CFTC Agricultural Conference Space
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) intends to award a sole-source contract for conference space for its Agricultural Commodity Futures Conference (AgCon) at the Marriott Overland Park Hotel, Overland Park, KS. The conference is scheduled for October 22-24. This notice is for market research purposes, and responses are due April 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
Provide conference space for the CFTC's Agricultural Commodity Futures Conference (AgCon) from October 22 through October 24. The selection of the Overland Park Marriott is due to joint planning with Kansas State University, which has designated this location.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation for a Sole-Source Contract (under FAR 12.102(a))
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 15, 2026, 5:00 PM EST
- Published: March 31, 2026
- Anticipated Award: On or about April 30, 2026
Evaluation
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals or a solicitation. However, the Government will consider written responses from all responsible sources received by the due date. Responses must establish capability to fulfill the requirement and will be used solely for future market research. A determination not to compete this requirement is at the Government's discretion.
Additional Notes
Oral communications are not acceptable. No formal solicitation package is available. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred in preparing a response to this announcement.
Contact: Benjamin Van Wormer (bvanwormer@cftc.gov, 202-418-5498)