The Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco (SRNT) Conference
Overview
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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 Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a sole-source purchase order to the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco (SRNT). This contract is for the registration of 81 FDA staff members at the 2026 SRNT Annual Meeting in Baltimore, MD, from March 4-7, 2026. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes, as SRNT is deemed the only source capable of meeting this requirement. However, interested parties may submit capability statements for consideration. Responses are due by February 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is to procure registration services for up to 81 FDA Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) staff members to attend the 2026 SRNT Annual Meeting. This includes:
- Full access to all conference sessions, presentations, poster sessions, networking events, and conference materials.
- Access to pre-conference workshops for designated attendees.
- Delivery of individual confirmation emails, name badges, and conference materials.
- Access credentials for any virtual or hybrid components.
The conference aims to convene researchers, scientists, and practitioners to share and discuss cutting-edge research in nicotine and tobacco science, clinical research, public health, and policy.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole-Source Purchase Order (using FAR 13.106-1(b)(1))
- Set-Aside: None (sole-source justification)
- Place of Performance: Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor, Baltimore, MD
- Conference Dates: March 4-7, 2026
- Response Due: February 21, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
- Published: February 6, 2026
- Product Service Code: R499 (Other Professional Services)
Evaluation
This is not a request for competitive proposals or quotations. The government has determined SRNT is the only source available. However, any party believing they can perform this requirement should submit a capability statement. Information received will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible, which remains at the government's discretion.
Additional Notes
- A Statement of Work (SOW) is attached to the notice, detailing performance standards and special requirements (e.g., privacy, secure data handling, sustainability preference).
- The government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice.
- FDA staff attendance is being reduced by 25% from the last Annual Meeting held in Baltimore.