Notice of Intent to Sole Source-SkillsUSA TECHSP 2026

SOL #: PANMCC26P0000045780Special NoticeSole Source

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Army
W6QM MICC-FT KNOX
FORT KNOX, KY, 40121-5000, United States

Place of Performance

Atlanta, GA

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

PSC

Facilities Operations Support Services (S216)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
May 12, 2026
2
Action Date
May 20, 2026, 1:00 PM

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 Army, MICC-Fort Knox, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for facilities operations support services for the SkillsUSA TECHSP 2026 Conference in Atlanta, GA. The Army intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price contract to WCP/Fern Exposition Services, LLC for rental of carpeting, furniture, accessories, and material handling services. This is not a solicitation for proposals.

Scope of Work

The intended sole source award covers the provision of essential event support services for the SkillsUSA TECHSP 2026 Conference, scheduled from June 1, 2026, through June 4, 2026, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA. Specific services include:

  • Rental of carpeting and carpet padding.
  • Rental of furniture and accessories.
  • Material handling services.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Firm-Fixed Price)
  • Intended Awardee: WCP/Fern Exposition Services, LLC
  • Justification: Authorized under FAR 12.102(a) (DFARS CD 2026-O0028), citing only one source available for requirements valued at or below the simplified acquisition threshold.
  • Set-Aside: Not applicable (sole source intent)
  • Response Date for Notice: May 20, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT
  • Published Date: May 12, 2026

Additional Notes

This notice serves to inform the public of the agency's intent to award a sole source contract and is not a request for competitive offers, quotes, or capability statements. No solicitation will be posted as a result of this notice. Interested parties who believe they can meet the requirement may submit a statement of capabilities by the response date for consideration. For inquiries, contact Sandra Thompson at sandra.thompson38.civ@army.mil.

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