Notice for proposed Sole Source for Laser World of Photonics

The Office of Economic Development and International Trade in Colorado is proceeding with a sole-source procurement to secure booth space within the United States Pavilion at the Laser World of Photonics trade show for the fiscal years 2027 through 2029, with a total contract value of $120,000 at $40,000 per year. This initiative is designed to provide Colorado-based companies, particularly in the composites and photonics sectors, with direct access to international markets, fostering global brand visibility and attracting foreign investment to the state as a hub for advanced industrial technology. The sole vendor, Trade Show Services GACC New York, Inc., is uniquely positioned as the exclusive organizer of the U.S. Pavilion at this premier global event, eliminating the possibility of competitive bidding and forming the legal and practical basis for the sole-source justification. The performance location is the international trade show venue, typically in Munich, Germany, with the contracting office located in Denver, Colorado, and oversight administered through the Global Business Development Division under the Governor’s Office of Economic Development. The contract spans a three-year period from June 29, 2026, to June 30, 2029, with funding derived from the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) and the Advanced Industries Export Grant, both aimed at boosting export capabilities for small businesses. Pricing is fixed and non-negotiable, determined through agency benchmarking as reasonable and fair, with no option for extensions or additional services beyond the three-year term. The state has no technical specifications or detailed quality standards outlined for the delivery of services, and no formal evaluation factors, inspection criteria, or performance metrics are established, as award is based entirely on the vendor’s exclusivity and cost reasonableness under applicable Colorado statutes. Vendor inquiries and submissions must be directed to tamara.hott@state.co.us, and the completed Sole Source Request form must be submitted to Niki Holland, with no requirement for formal certifications, unique entity identifiers, socioeconomic status disclosures, or federal contract clauses. Electronic submissions are accepted, and no packaging, marking, preservation, invoicing system, or COR/COTR details are specified, reflecting a streamlined, state-level procurement process focused on market access rather than operational logistics.