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Notice of Intent to Sole Source the 245th American Astronomical Society (AAS) Booth Rental

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The National Science Foundation's Directorate for Mathematical & Physical Sciences plans to negotiate a sole source purchase order for booth rental, setup services, and materials at the 2025 American Astronomical Society (AAS) meeting, scheduled from January 12 to January 16, 2025, in New Orleans. The AAS, established in 1899 and headquartered in Washington, DC, is a prominent organization representing over 8,000 professionals in astronomy and related sciences. The society's semiannual meetings attract more than 3,600 participants worldwide, serving as a key forum for presenting scientific advancements in astronomy. Given the AAS's exclusive role in organizing these events and providing related services, they have been identified as the only responsible source meeting the agency's requirements. This notice, issued under FAR 13.106-1(b), serves to inform interested parties of the intent to sole source this procurement and is not a solicitation for competitive proposals. The contracting opportunity is managed by the NSF Division of Astronomical Sciences, based in Alexandria, Virginia, with Angela Johnson as the point of contact. The purchase supports the NSF’s mission to advance scientific understanding through participation in the highly regarded and specialized gatherings facilitated solely by the AAS.

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NSF will sole source booth rental and setup for 2025 AAS meeting in New Orleans.

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National Science Foundation → Division Of Astronomical SciencesView Agency

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813910 - Business AssociationsView NAICS

Place of Performance

Alexandria, VA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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SoleSourceJustification.pdf

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AgencyNational Science Foundation → Division Of Astronomical Sciences
Contacts1 person available
OfficeALEXANDRIA, VA, 22314, USA
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National Science Foundation → Division Of Astronomical Sciences
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Office AddressALEXANDRIA, VA, 22314, USA
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Pursuant to (FAR) 13.106-1(b), The National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Directorate for Mathematical & Physical Sciences (MPS) intends to negotiate a sole source purchase order for the booth rental, set up services, and materials for 2025 American Astronomical Society (AAS) from January 12, 2025 - January 16, 2025. The American Astronomical Society (AAS), established in 1899 and based in Washington, DC, is the major organization of professional astronomers in North America. Its membership of more than 8,000 individuals includes in addition astronomers, physicists, mathematicians, geologists, engineers, and others whose research and educational interests lie within the broad spectrum of subjects comprising contemporary astronomy. The mission of the AAS is to enhance and share humanity's scientific understanding of the universe. As part of its mission, the AAS facilitates meetings of astronomers. The Society meets twice per year, once in January and once in June, while also organizing the meetings of each of its six topical Divisions. The AAS meeting is expected to bring together over 3,600 people from all over the world to New Orleans, USA, to present and discuss the latest scientific breakthroughs and discoveries in the rapidly evolving scientific area of astronomy. The AAS is the only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This synopsis is for informational purposes only.

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