The 235th American Astronomical Society Booth Exhibition on January 4-8, 2020

The National Science Foundation (NSF) plans to sponsor the 235th American Astronomical Society (AAS) Booth Exhibition held from January 4-8, 2020 in Washington, DC. The AAS, comprising about 7,000 members including astronomers, physicists, mathematicians, and other scientists, is a leading professional organization dedicated to advancing scientific understanding of the universe. This event is expected to gather over 2,500 astronomers globally to share the latest discoveries within astronomy. NSF, as the only federal agency committed to fundamental research and education across scientific disciplines, supports this exhibition as part of its long-standing role in promoting innovation and maintaining U.S. leadership in science and engineering. The funding allocated by NSF will cover various costs associated with the exhibition, including exhibit space rental, marketing, furnishings, electricity, signage, and supplies. This contract action is intended to formalize the sponsorship but is not a request for competitive proposals, serving only as an informational notice under solicitation number 49100420Q0003. The organizing agency is the Division of Acquisition and Cooperative Support within the NSF, based in Alexandria, VA, with point of contact Angela Johnson. Although the place of performance is listed as Honolulu, HI, the event itself takes place in Washington, DC. The synopsis makes clear that this sponsorship aligns with NSF's mission to support and share basic scientific research and education through engagement in major scientific meetings and exhibitions.