--Lease or Rental of Facilities

The contract involves a firm fixed price agreement awarded solely to Blue Cross Arena for the rental of their facility in Rochester, New York. The facility must meet specific requirements, including being within 35 miles of Rochester, having indoor air conditioning, and offering a usable seating capacity of 8,500 after the stage and backdrop are installed. The arena must accommodate live animals, feature a bowl-style seating arrangement with the performance area centered, and be equipped with adequate power and pre-wiring to support video and lighting needs. Additionally, the venue must provide dressing rooms and staging areas sufficient for 350 performers. The rental period is set for September 4 to 11, 2005, and the contract falls under the NAICS code 711310, which pertains to leasing or rental of facilities. This contract is managed by the Department of Defense office located at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, but the performance location specified is Rochester, New York. This arrangement is made on a sole source basis, emphasizing Blue Cross Arena as the exclusive provider capable of fulfilling these particular specifications for the event.