X -- Conference / Meeting Space

This is not a request for quotations or proposals. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) intends to negotiate and award a contract to the National Press Club (NPC) on a sole source basis for conference support. Specifically, this support is for four (4) quarterly meetings in support of the Presidents National Infrastructure and Advisory Council (NIAC). The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation, FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The NPC can accommodate the locality, logistical, security requirements and provide the necessary audio visual equipment and media space required. The location has to be within a quarter mile of the White House in the District of Columbia. The proposed acquisition will be for conference space, audiovisual equipment to include audiovisual technical support. There will be a total of four meetings during the following period of performance: January 8, 2008 - December 31, 2008. The NAICS Code for this requirement is 531120, Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except mini-warehouses). If your company believes it is capable of fulfilling this requirement, statements of capability shall be submitted in writing to include company name, address, and point of contact, telephone number, e-mail address, facsimile number and business size (indicating whether you are a large or small business for the purpose of the assigned NAICS code). Written responses must not exceed three (3) pages and must be received no later than 2:00 PM EST, December 19, 2007 to email address: Crystal.Lesesne@DHS.gov. No solicitation document exists and requests for such will not be considered. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. As a result of analyzing the responses to this synopsis of intent, the Contracting Officer may determine that a solicitation will be issued, but no additional synopsis will be published. Any such solicitation will be issued to the intended vendor and all firms that respond to this synopsis of intent and demonstrate their technical capability to provide the required services. If no responses are received, an award will be made to NPC. All responses or questions regarding this posting must be in writing and sent via e-mail to Crystal.Lesesne@DHS.gov. Phone calls will not be accepted. If no responses are received, the anticipated award date is December 21, 2007. Original Point of Contact Crystal Lesesne, Contract Specialist, Email: Crystal.Lesesne@dhs.gov Place of Performance Address: Washington, DC Country: UNITED STATES