X--NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE

The contract involves a sole-source, firm fixed-price agreement awarded by the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall's Mission & Installation Contracting Command on behalf of the Inter-American Defense College (IADC). The purpose is to secure room rental services at Columbia University to support the attendance of IADC's senior officers at a mission-critical academic event scheduled for September 7, 2012. This procurement will be conducted under the NAICS code 611310 and follows the FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) regulation, allowing for non-competitive acquisition due to the nature of the requirement. The government will directly award the contract to Columbia University without posting a competitive solicitation. This decision reflects the unique qualifications of the university to provide the necessary facilities for the specified academic activity. For further inquiries, the designated point of contact is Ms. Pamela Beharrie, who can be reached by phone or email. The office responsible for this contract is located at Fort Myer, Virginia, under the Department of Defense.