Pre-Proposal Conference & Site Tour: DTW Concessions SOAR Small Business Program – Concessions

See the attached notice for RFP #26-02608- DTW Evans Terminal SOAR Small Business Program – Food & Beverage Concession Opportunity

 

RSVP Instructions

  • RSVP with the completed Attachment J – DTW Temporary Gate Pass Form attached to purchasing.questions@wcaa.us.
  • Attendees using the DTW Temporary Gate Pass Form must be pre-approved by Airport Authority Security. Non-Badged attendees without an approved Temporary Gate Pass will not be allowed on the site tour.
  • Must bring a valid Government ID.
  • Site Tour attendees will be required to go through TSA screening; therefore, all TSA rules will apply to attendees (no liquids over 3 oz, may need to remove shoes, belts, etc.).
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Date

May 11 2026

Time

Eastern Time
1:30 pm

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Organizer

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Website
https://www.metroairport.com/
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Judges

Each Runway to Success Competition will feature a judging panel composed of industry executives and business owners with expertise across the airport, aviation and transportation sectors, including operations, procurement and supplier management.

The final pitch competition, held at the AMAC Airport Business Conference, will feature a VIP panel of leaders from the largest airport food and retail operators in North America who possess the authority to extend a business offer.

Suppliers

Supplier applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Suppliers of Goods and Services Positioned to Support Growth, Innovation or Customer Experience in the Aviation Industry

  • Suppliers Offering Strategic, Innovative or Scalable Solutions

  • Must Be Registered as a Legal Business Entity and in Good Standing

  • At Least 51% Minority- or Woman-Owned

  • Able to Clearly Articulate the Value of Their Product or Service in a Short Pitch Format

  • Must Be Available to Attend the Live Pitch Event

  • Must Not Currently Have or Be In the Process of Establishing an Agreement With Any Operators or Airport Concessionaires

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HOSTS

AMAC is accepting applications from partners to host one of the eight (8) first-round Runway to Success Supplier Pitch Competitions.

Hosting a first-round competition is critical to the overall Runway to Success Supplier Competition. Each host site serves as a gateway for local and regional entrepreneurs, small businesses and ACDBEs to access AMAC’s national platform and connect to contracting and partnership opportunities.

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