--LEASE OF SPACE DURING THE 2006 AUSA MEETING AND EXHIBITION (9-11 OCTOBER 2006)

The Contracting Center of Excellence, representing the Office of the Chief of Public Affairs, plans to award a sole source contract to Marketing International Corporation (MIC) to serve as the show management contractor for the 2006 AUSA Meeting and Exhibition scheduled from October 9 to 11, 2006. MIC has been appointed by AUSA to manage the sales and marketing efforts for all military organizations participating in the event. This arrangement underscores MIC’s exclusive role in coordinating leasing of space during the exhibition, eliminating the need for competitive proposals or solicitation documents. Interested parties wishing to express their interest and capability to fulfill the requirement have until 10:00 am on September 13, 2006, to do so, though this notice is explicitly not a solicitation or request for quotes. The contract is being executed under the authority of FAR 5.101(a)(2), ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations. The Department of Defense office responsible for this action is located at Fort Belvoir, VA, and the designated point of contact for the procurement process is Contract Specialist John B. Deas. The contract’s official solicitation number is USA-SNOTE-060908-004, and it falls under the NAICS code 531120, which pertains to leasing services.