FY19_Exhibit_Space_Sole_Source_AUSA_Walter_E._Washington_Convention_Center.pdf

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL FOR

PURCHASES NOT EXCEEDING THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISTION THRESHOLD

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)

1. In accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.106-1(b)(1), I hereby determine that exhibit space within the U.S. Pavilion at Association of the United States Army Annual Meeting, October 14-16, 2019, Walter E. Washington Convention center trades show is available from only one source, and competition is precluded for the reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available.

The show is:

Association of the United States Army Annual Meeting, October 14-16, 2019, Walter E. Washington Convention Center

2. This acquisition is restricted to the following source:

Company: Association of the United States Army (AUSA) 2425 Wilson Blvd Arlington, VA 22201

(703) 841-4300, mcerami@ausa.org

3. The desired amount of space indicated below is expected to cost no more than $17,100.00. The space is reserved and must be paid by 15 October 2018 using FY19 funds or DSCA risks losing the prime space required for the trade show.

AUSA — 900 square feet of exhibit display floor space

4. In accordance with 13.106-1, AUSA is the only source that provides exhibit space within the U.S. Pavilion at the AUSA trade show, Walter E. Washington Convention Center. There is no other vendor from which the Defense Security Cooperation Agency can procure space for this event. The contract for this exhibit will include the desired square feet of exhibit display floor space.

Only this suggested source can meet this requirement, to the exclusion of other sources, because AUSA is the show organizer and consolidator. There is no other rental source for the space.

CERTIFICATION

I certify that statements and information provided above are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), the processing of this sole-source justification precludes the use of full and open competition.

October 12, 2018 Janina T. Reyes Date Trade Show Director