Notice Of Intent to Sole Source – Event Venue Services for U.S. Embassy Singapore Independence Day Celebration
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 U.S. Embassy Singapore has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Event Venue Services for its Independence Day Celebration. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract to Marina Bay Sands Pte Ltd for a full-service venue capable of hosting 1,000-2,000 attendees. This notice is published under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), citing only one source reasonably available. Capability statements from interested parties are due by May 15, 2026.
Scope of Requirement
The Embassy requires a single, contiguous indoor venue with integrated in-house catering and audiovisual services. Key requirements include:
- Accommodating 1,000-2,000 attendees in one space.
- Built-in AV capabilities for formal remarks and programming.
- Configuration supporting Embassy security operations (controlled entry, screening, visibility, orderly movement).
- Central and accessible location suitable for senior-level diplomatic engagement.
- An environment appropriate for a Chief of Mission-hosted diplomatic event.
Sole Source Rationale
Market research identified Marina Bay Sands as the only venue in Singapore capable of meeting the full combination of these specific operational, security, and representational requirements. Other venues were deemed unsuitable due to reliance on multiple separated spaces, external catering, shared public access, or lack of direct control over event space, which pose security and coordination challenges. The Government determined that a competitive process would not yield meaningful competition and could introduce unnecessary risk.
Response Information
This is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties may submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to meet all described requirements. Submissions must detail capacity, integrated services, facility configuration supporting security, relevant past performance, legal authorization to operate in Singapore, proper licensing, and direct ownership/control of the proposed venue (no third-party reliance).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Anticipated Firm-Fixed-Price Contract)
- Proposed Vendor: Marina Bay Sands Pte Ltd
- Set-Aside: None
- Response Due: May 15, 2026, 8:30 AM Z
- Published: May 4, 2026
- Contact: sgprocurementrfq@state.gov (Kevin M. Phillips / Grace Ng)
Additional Notes
The Contracting Officer will determine fair and reasonable pricing through historical costs and comparable venue pricing. A determination not to compete this requirement is at the sole discretion of the Government.