Sole Source NOI LAAD Defense & Security 2027 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 Defense, Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a sole source, firm-fixed-price contract to BThere Inc. for exhibit space and related services at the LAAD Defense & Security 2027 event in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This notice is for planning purposes, and while not a request for competitive proposals, other responsible sources are encouraged to submit their capabilities. Responses will help determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. Submissions are due by May 11, 2026, at 3:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
The contract requires BThere Inc. to provide comprehensive exhibit space services for the Department of War (DoW) at the LAAD Defense & Security event. This includes:
- Personnel
- Equipment
- Supplies
- Transportation
- Tools
- Materials
- Supervision
- Non-personal services
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source, Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: April 13, 2027, to April 16, 2027
- Place of Performance: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Set-Aside: None (Government considers BThere Inc. the only responsible source)
- Response Due: May 11, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT
- Published: May 6, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
This NOI is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any responsible source that believes it can provide the required services is encouraged to submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation. The information received will be used by WHS/AD to determine whether to conduct a subsequent competitive procurement. Submissions should be sent to whs.ncr.ad.mbx.dsca-group@mail.mil.
Additional Notes
The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in preparing and submitting responses to this notice.