G -- Special Projects/Celebrity/Non-Celebrity Entertainment Groups

The 11th Contracting Squadron at Bolling Air Force Base, Washington, DC, plans to award a sole source contract to the United Service Organization located in Washington, DC. The contract covers the management and procurement of live professional entertainment groups for U.S. troops stationed overseas, with performances scheduled from January 8 to January 18, 2004. This is a firm-fixed-price contract designated under NAICS code 711410, aimed at supporting the United States Air Force and the International Liaisons Organization based in Arlington, Virginia. The purpose of the contract is to provide morale-boosting entertainment through specialized projects involving celebrity and non-celebrity performers. The contracting activity is managed by the Department of Defense under the 316th Contracting Squadron at JB Andrews, Maryland. Contract coordination and communication are handled by Contract Specialist Diane L. Dade, who can be contacted via email or phone as provided. The solicitation was publicly posted to inform interested parties, though this award is directed to a sole source without competitive bidding. No telephone inquiries apart from the designated contact will be entertained. This procurement ensures that professional entertainment services will be available overseas to support troop morale during the specified period.