--Intent to award sole source contract to HENAAC, Hispanic Engineer National Achievement Awards Conference, for exhibit space in the Hispanic Engineer National Achievement and Awards Conference.

The U.S. Mission & Installation Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, intends to award a sole source contract to the Hispanic Engineer National Achievement Awards Conference (HENAAC) for exhibit space at the Hispanic Engineer National Achievement and Awards Conference. This contract will position the contractor as an ambassador-level sponsor for the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM) at their 20th anniversary conference held in Houston, Texas. The procurement is being conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, allowing for non-competitive negotiations with HENAAC. The relevant NAICS code is 611710, with a size standard of $7 million. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in writing by 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on September 16, 2008, although this notice does not constitute a solicitation or request for competitive proposals. The main point of contact for this action is Lise Stoltzfus, Contract Specialist, whose contact information is provided for any inquiries. This arrangement highlights the Government’s intent to collaborate with HENAAC to enhance representation and engagement at a significant industry event, reflecting a strategic partnership with the Hispanic engineering community.