Notice of Intent Sole Source Audio/Visual Services at the Washington Hilton
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Special Notice from the Department of the Navy, for work in Washington, District of Columbia. Due Oct 26, 2026, 4:00 PM (UTC-4), 2 days left.
| Solicitation number | M0026427Q0013 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Navy |
| Office | Commander |
| Notice type | Special Notice |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920) |
| Product or service code | R499 |
| Place of performance | Washington, District of Columbia |
| Posted | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Oct 26, 2026, 4:00 PM (UTC-4) (2 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar · Apple / Outlook (.ics) |
Official notice and attachments
Description
This is a Notice of Intent to Award a Soel Source Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract using FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13 procedures. Service needed: Audio and visual services at the Washington Hilton for the Marine Corps Ball. See Document "JnA REDACTED" for detail.
The government intends to award on a Sole Source basis to: Dupont Hotel Project Owner, LLC, 1919 Connecticut AVE NW Washington, District of Columbia, 20009, United States. The circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available. The basis for this Sole Source Award Intent is that the hotel is the only entity through which the required audio-visual services for the Marine Corps Ball at the designated Hilton venue can be procured in accordance with applicable contracting and payment requirements.
The venue's exclusive arrangement with its licensed audio-visual service provider necessitates that the services be secured through the hotel. Interested vendors: vendors interested in obtaining the same capability may respond via email to receive Marine Corps System Command's point of contact. In our response, please indicate whether you can provide the required services at the specified location.
Responses by no later than 26 October, 2026, 4:00 PM EST.
Contracting contact
- Gabriel Mendez · [email protected]
- Erin Silverthorn · [email protected]
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
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