2026-009 Exhibit Booth Space SSJ_Redacted.pdf

This is a Sole Source Justification for a Simplified Acquisition submitted by the 81st Contracting Squadron for the Air Force. The 2AF/A4 is procuring exhibit booth space at the Air Space and Cyber Conference 2026, scheduled for September 14-16, 2026, at the Gaylord National Hotel in National Harbor, Maryland. The estimated contract cost is redacted in the document.

The contracting officer has determined that only the Air & Space Forces Association (AFA-ASC) is capable of providing the required exhibit space, as they are the sole entity with authority to lease booth space for this conference. The justification cites the conference's preeminent status as an annual event providing unparalleled access to MAJCOM leaders, general officers, industry partners, and government officials, making it essential for executing the 2nd Air Force Commander's communication plan regarding BMT Next initiatives. Market research and a Sources Sought notice posted on SAM.gov on February 24, 2026, confirmed no other vendor can satisfy this requirement. The contracting officer, KRISTOPHER D. KOSTENKO, SSgt, signed the determination on March 2, 2026, confirming the sole-source award is the only viable acquisition method. For future similar requirements, a sources sought notice will be posted through IAW DFARS PGI 206.103-170 prior to solicitation to confirm that sole-source acquisition remains the most appropriate strategy.