IB01 PANMCC-26-P-0000 036359 Redacted Sole Source Justification - CIAA 2026 Fan Fest 11Dec2025.pdf

This is a Sole Source Justification and Approval Review Document for a convention booth space rental for the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Fan Fest 2026. The U.S. Army Mission Support Battalion - National Conventions Division is requesting a 50x100 foot booth space rental from Van Wagner Sports & Entertainment, LLC, which is the sole authorized service contractor for the event. The convention will take place at the Baltimore Convention Center from 26-28 February 2026, with the contract amount due by 22 DEC 2025. The procurement is being conducted under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, with justification based on the vendor being the official convention service contractor and no other vendors being authorized to provide these specific services. The last executed award for this event was in FY 25, with the previous contract number W9124D-25-PA012, and the document was prepared in November 2023.