1.04 SSJ neco_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification for Sole Source (Simplified Acquisitions) for the Navy Band Saxophone Symposium Hall Rental in January 2026. The U.S. Navy Band requires rental of a Concert Hall site in the National Capital Region to host its annual International Saxophone Symposium from January 8-10, 2026, with a need to accommodate 5,000+ attendees. George Mason University's Center for the Arts has been selected as the sole source contractor due to its unique capabilities, including sufficient space for patrons, additional classrooms for clinics and master classes, and a superior acoustical performance environment.

The sole source contractor details are: George Mason University, located at 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030, with Kerry Longbottom as the Point of Contact. The university's venue is deemed uniquely qualified because it can simultaneously host the event's concerts, clinics, and classes, and has an established history of supporting the Navy Band through in-house advertising and email notifications. The contract will facilitate hosting an international symposium featuring guest artists, clinicians, and attendees from the Navy Band and broader music community.