American Trails Co-Sponsorship

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) plans to award a sole source purchase order to American Trails to provide support for three key events: the 21st International Trails Symposium, the Tate Trail Administrators Training Meeting, and the National Trails Training Partnership Meeting. These gatherings bring together a broad array of stakeholders including Federal, State, and local government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and businesses engaged in various aspects of trail activities such as planning, design, construction, maintenance, operations, and management. The International Trails Symposium is recognized as a leading international conference for trail professionals and advocates, covering a wide range of trail types and users. This sole source procurement is conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302 and is not open to competitive bidding, although the notice allows other responsible sources to express interest. The total estimated value for this Simplified Acquisition is capped at $25,000, with an anticipated award date of March 21, 2013. The contract falls under NAICS code 813312 and is managed by the Department of Transportation’s Acquisition and Grants Management office based in Washington, DC. The point of contact for this procurement is Trevor A. Worthy, who can be reached via email or phone for further inquiries.