Notice of Intent to Sole Source DAS 2027

Subject: Notice of Intent to Sole Source – USA Pavilion Exhibit Space for Dubai Air Show (DAS) 2027Notice Type: Special Notice / Notice of Intent to Sole SourceProduct Service Code (PSC): X1AB – Lease/Rental of Exhibition BuildingsNAICS Code: 561920 – Convention and Trade Show Organizers

1. Description of Requirement

Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), on behalf of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of prime exhibition/booth space within the official USA Partnership Pavilions at the following upcoming international defense exhibition: DAS 2027 (Dubai, UAE)
Dates: November 15-19, 2027
Required Space: 12m x 8m, for a total exhibit space of 96 square meters

2. Sole Source Justification & Authority:

This commercial acquisition is being conducted under the authority of FAR 12.102(a), which requires the documentation of decisions to restrict competition for acquisitions valued at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT). Kallman Worldwide, Inc. (UEI: FZ12B4FQHVR6) is the exclusive organizer, sales representative, and space consolidator for the official USA Partnership Pavilions at DAS. No other vendor or broker has the authority to lease, assign, or sell space within the designated U.S. Pavilion footprint at this event. Attempting to procure space outside of the official USA Pavilion would isolate the Government’s exhibit from the centralized U.S. delegation, severely impacting the strategic and diplomatic mission of the DoW presence. Therefore, Kallman Worldwide, Inc., is the only source capable of satisfying the Government's requirements.

3. Response Instructions & Capability Statements

This notice is not a request for competitive proposals or quotations. However, in accordance with FAR 5.101(c)(4)(vi), any responsible source that believes it can provide the required exclusive USA Pavilion venue space may submit a capability statement. All capability statements must be submitted electronically to the Contracting Point of Contact listed below no later than November 19, 2026. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Point of Contact: Courtney S. Taitt, [email protected]