T--Union Labor Support

The contract involves a sole-source award for a firm-fixed-price purchase order to provide union labor support for the 2011 production of "A Holiday Festival," performed by The United States Army Band, "Pershing's Own." This event is hosted by the Joint Force Headquarters, Military District of Washington, and the contracting agency is the US Army Contracting Agency at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Fort Myer, VA. The contract will be awarded to G L P INC located in Woodbridge, VA, and the procurement is conducted under specific federal acquisition regulations that allow for a sole-source award due to a unique situation. The contract falls under the NAICS code 512191, which relates to performing arts companies. The solicitation will not be publicly posted, and interested parties must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration to participate. Communications regarding this contract are directed to a specified government contact, Mr. Nedal Shafiq Awadallah. This acquisition pertains strictly to supporting the labor requirements with union personnel needed to ensure the successful production of the holiday event featuring the esteemed Army band. The firm-fixed-price nature of the contract establishes a set payment amount, mitigating financial risk to the government.