19PE5026P0686 - FCS - World Mining Congress Space Rental for US Pavilion

The U.S. Government, through the U.S. Embassy in Lima and the Department of State, has awarded a sole-source contract to the Instituto de Ingenieros de Minas del Perú (IIMP) for the rental of exhibition space and related access passes for the U.S. Pavilion at the World Mining Congress 2026 in Lima, Peru. This acquisition is justified under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), as IIMP holds exclusive legal rights to organize and manage the event and is the only entity authorized to provide exhibition space, making competition impracticable. The total contract value is fixed at $29,500, covering raw floor space for the U.S. Pavilion, 180 general admission passes to the commercial and exhibition areas, four full conference passes with complete event access, and 16 exhibitor passes for participating U.S. companies. All services are to be performed at the World Mining Congress venue in Lima, Peru, with no alternate vendors or procurement pathways available. The contract does not include competitive evaluation factors, pricing line items, technical specifications, or formal FAR 52-series clauses. No packaging, marking, inspection criteria, or quality standards are specified beyond the availability and usability of the deliverables at the event. The contracting officer is Patrick McElroy, based in Washington, D.C., and no contracting officer’s representative or CAGE/UEI information for IIMP is provided. The contract includes options within the $29,500 total but does not specify additional terms for renewal or extension. The acquisition supports U.S. commercial interests by facilitating direct engagement with Peru’s strategic mining sector through participation in a globally significant industry event.