Sole Source Notice (Chaplain Summit)

The contract entails the procurement of light refreshments for a scheduled event, the 2008 Chaplain Summit, taking place over six consecutive days and nights from May 24 to June 1, 2008, at the Hyatt Regency in Washington, DC. The refreshments will be delivered to 46 meeting rooms, including one luncheon room and one operations center office. The total contract value is approximately $6.5 million under NAICS code 722320. The Air Force District of Washington Acquisition Division will negotiate a sole source, firm fixed-price contract exclusively with the Hyatt Regency, as they are the only authorized provider allowed to cater on their premises. The contracting action follows the guidelines for other than full and open competition under the statutory authority 10 USC 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, designating the Hyatt Regency as the sole responsible source meeting the government’s requirements. Requests for additional information must be submitted in writing via email, with telephone inquiries not being accepted. The point of contact includes 1Lt Timothy W. Karriker, Contract Advisor, and Contracting Officer Mary E. Fouser, both located at the Department of Defense office based at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland. The place of performance is within the continental United States.