Notice of Intent to Sole Source-HOSA Ancillary Services
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
This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source by MICC-Fort Knox, on behalf of the U.S. Army Mission Support Battalion, for HOSA Ancillary Services. The government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price sole source contract to Freeman Decorating Co. for convention decorator services at the HOSA Future Health Professionals 2026 International Leadership Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations.
Scope of Services
The required services include, but are not limited to:
- Rental of carpeting and carpet padding
- Rental of furniture and accessories
- Vehicle spotting fees
- Material handling services
These services are specifically for the HOSA Future Health Professionals 2026 International Leadership Conference.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Intended Awardee: Freeman Decorating Co., 14221 N Dallas Parkway Ste. 200 Dallas, TX 75254-2942
- Place of Performance: Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, IN
- Performance Dates: June 15, 2026, through June 19, 2026
- Anticipated Award Date: May 19, 2026
- Notice Published: May 11, 2026
- Notice Response Date: May 19, 2026, at 3:45 PM ET
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Product Service Code: S216 (Facilities Operations Support Services)
Justification for Sole Source
The sole source award to Freeman Decorating Co. is justified in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1901 as implemented by FAR 12.102(a). This regulation allows contracting officers to solicit from a single source if circumstances deem only one source reasonably available. Freeman Decorating Co. is identified as the sole provider capable of delivering the required booth space ancillary and convention decorator services.
Important Note
This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive offers, quotes, or capability statements. No solicitation will be posted as a result of this notice. This notice complies with FAR 5.101 regarding the dissemination of information.