Exhibit Booth 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 Department of the Air Force has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole source contract to Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) for Exhibit Booth Space. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes, but interested parties may submit quotes and/or capability statements for consideration. The deadline for submissions is March 12, 2026, at 8:00 AM CST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Exhibit Booth Space, specifically for the Air, Space, and Cyber (AFA-ASC) Conference in 2026. This space is deemed essential for communication and influencing future training requirements.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Intent to Award Sole Source Contract (Special Notice)
- Recipient: Air & Space Forces Association (AFA)
- Authority: FAR 6.104-2(a) and FAR 12.102(a)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Intent)
- Response Due: March 12, 2026, 8:00 AM CST
- Published: March 6, 2026
- Place of Performance: MS, United States
Evaluation
The Government intends to award a sole source contract based on the determination that only one source, AFA, is available to meet this specific requirement. Market research confirmed that AFA is the only entity authorized to lease space for this specific event. A Sources Sought notice was previously posted, and no other vendors could meet the requirement. While competitive quotes are not requested, all quotes and capability statements received by the deadline will be considered. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Additional Notes
The Sole Source Justification document explains the rationale for this non-competitive award, noting the importance of the AFA-ASC Conference for the Air Force. It also indicates steps will be taken to preclude future sole source awards by confirming the necessity of this approach for this specific event.