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9. Does the conference, and associated sponsorship meet acquisition and legal requirements? (i.e., have
appropriate solicitor and/or acquisition personnel been consulted?) If no, explain.
10. Will all invitational travelers be placed on travel authorizations? If no, explain.
11. Before issuing travel authorizations, will the Bureau make a determination that the non-Federal
travelers will be providing a “direct service” to the Government to the extent that this conference is
necessary to accomplish the mission to collaborate with outside organizations? Please provide a
statement that attest to this determination and direct service benefit.
Conference Planning (Hosted or Co-Hosted)
General Review Section Yes No
12. Were alternative conference locations considered? If no, explain.
13. Was the least costly location selected? If no, explain.
14. Is conference lodging reserved at select hotels? If no, explain.
15. Is the conference over the weekend? If yes, please explain the additional cost.
16. Are there any optics that the Department should be aware of? If yes, have they been vetted through the
appropriate offices? Provide Explanation.
17. Provide the historical data for the past three years. Please include dates, actual cost, number of attendees, and location of the
conference.
Actual Cost
(incurred by DOC):
Actual Cost
(incurred by DOC):
Actual Cost
(incurred by DOC):
* Total number of individuals whose travel expenses or other conference expenses were paid by the Department of Commerce.