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# SECAF Government Contractor Awards 2026 (The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/secaf-government-contractor-awards-mclean
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/secaf-government-contractor-awards-mclean/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/secaf-government-contractor-awards-mclean/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/secaf-government-contractor-awards-mclean/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/secaf-government-contractor-awards-mclean/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/secaf-government-contractor-awards-mclean/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/the-ritz-carlton-tysons-corner-mclean-va

- **Dates:** May 7–7, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner (https://conventions.com/venues/the-ritz-carlton-tysons-corner-mclean-va)
- **Attendance:** 500+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 40+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official SECAF Awards Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Software, Cloud & AI • Government Contracting & Emerging Tech
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/secaf-government-contractor-awards-mclean

## Proprietary Zestimate & ShowScore™ Benchmarks
- **ShowScore™:** 9.2/10 · **VenueScore™:** 8.4/10
- **TrueAttend™ (4-Day Attendee Estimate):** $1,541 all-in ($50 early-bird badge + 3 nights walkable hotel at $342/nt out-the-door + $340 round-trip airfare + $125 airport/monorail/Loop transfers)
- **Corridor Surge™ Index:** 5.3/10 (+106% citywide surge — $342–$412/nt show week vs. $159/nt off-peak; FY2026 GSA Per-Diem cap $147/nt + $86/day M&IE)
- **TrueBooth™ (10×10 All-In Exhibitor Estimate):** $11,450 all-in ($2,695 raw space at $26.95/sq ft member / $39.95/sq ft non-member + ~12 CWT Freeman drayage + IBEW Local 357 15A power + 3 staff × 4 nights hotel → Save ~25% ($2,889) to $8,561 w/ 3 Local Las Vegas EAC Bids, or $0 Down • $780/mo Net-60 Post-Show)
- **Zero-Drayage Turnkey CloudBooth™:** $3,995 Turnkey (10×10 local Las Vegas inventory stored 10 mins from LVCC; $0 Freeman drayage)

## Executive Summary
SECAF Government Contractor Awards brings 500+ B2B professionals and buyers in Government Contracting & Emerging Tech to The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner in McLean, VA (May 7–7, 2026). The SECAF Awards gala at the Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner is the flagship event for the small and emerging contractor community, typically seeing 500 attendees. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Unanet, PilieroMazza, Aronson, Atlantic Union Bank.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Unanet** (unanet.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Foyer Booth #3
- **PilieroMazza** (pilieromazza.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor • Table #10
- **Aronson** (aronsonllc.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor • Table #12
- **Atlantic Union Bank** (atlanticunionbank.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor • Table #15

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Government Contracting & Emerging Tech Solutions Pavilion • Enterprise Software, Automation & AI Zone • New Product Innovation & Demo Stage • Executive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
- **Keynote Tracks:** 2026–2027 Software, Cloud & AI Executive Outlook • Government Contracting & Emerging Tech Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Unanet** (Platinum / Diamond (Foyer Booth #3) — Government Contracting & Emerging Tech): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **PilieroMazza** (Gold (Table #10) — Government Contracting & Emerging Tech): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Aronson** (Gold (Table #12) — Government Contracting & Emerging Tech): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Atlantic Union Bank** (Silver (Table #15) — Government Contracting & Emerging Tech): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner** (undefined) — ~$360/nt show week vs. ~$258/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues

## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### How much does a 10x10 booth cost at SECAF Government Contractor Awards in McLean?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at SECAF Government Contractor Awards (The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner, McLean) typically runs $7,400–$8,900 all-in when factoring raw booth space, drayage, electrical drops, and carpet. Exhibitors can lock our locally warehoused $3,995 Zero-Drayage Turnkey CloudBooth™ or compare 3 local McLean EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner for SECAF Government Contractor Awards?
The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner is surrounded by 2,500+ convention corridor rooms anchored by The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for McLean is $189/night lodging and $74/day M&IE. Contact Sara Chaval at the Conventions.com Housing Desk ((702) 576-1312) for 10+ room blocks with resort fees waived.