NOI to Sole Source Arsenal of Freedom Tour event _Louisville, Colorado
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 Defense (DEPT OF DEFENSE), specifically WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS), has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a sole source firm fixed-price contract to Production Resource Group, LLC. for Event Planning Support Services. This effort supports the Arsenal of Freedom Tour event in Louisville, Colorado, scheduled for February 23, 2025.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for comprehensive event planning support services for the Department of War's Arsenal of Freedom tour. The applicable NAICS Code is 561920 – Convention & Meeting Facilities & Service, with a size standard of $20M.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Awardee (Intended): Production Resource Group, LLC.
- NAICS: 561920 (Convention & Meeting Facilities & Service)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Performance Date: February 23, 2025
- Response Due: February 21, 2026, 22:30 UTC
- Published: February 20, 2026
- Place of Performance: Louisville, CO
Sole Source Justification
This sole source action is pursuant to FAR 13.106-1(b), citing that only one source is reasonably available. The Government states it has conducted extensive market research and determined that Production Resource Group, LLC. possesses unique qualifications, proprietary methodologies, and proven expertise essential for this critical mission.
Response Requirements
This is NOT a request for quotes or proposals. Interested parties must submit clear and convincing evidence demonstrating that competition would be advantageous to the Government, not cost or time prohibitive, and would not hinder the mission objective or obligations under Executive Order 14222. Any information received will be considered solely for future procurement decisions. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice. The determination not to compete remains at the Government's discretion.