JOFOC - 19BR2525P1277.pdf

This document is a Single Source Justification form from the U.S. Department of State's Office of the Procurement Executive for a Master Sponsorship with Associação Laboratório de Sistemas Integráveis Tecnológico (LSI-TEC) for FEBRACE 2026, Brazil's largest pre-university STEM fair. The total estimated contract value is R$250,000.00, and the services include logo placement on promotional materials, event communications, space for a plenary presentation, an 18 m² promotional booth, participation in opening and closing ceremonies, and branding in various event-related media.

The primary objectives are to highlight U.S. leadership in STEM education and innovation, reach thousands of students and educators nationwide, strengthen partnerships with Brazilian STEM institutions, and advance the U.S. mission's strategic objectives of expanding access to quality STEM education. The contract is being pursued under an exclusive licensing agreement, with LSI-TEC identified as the sole entity authorized to organize FEBRACE, providing the U.S. Embassy exclusive access to Brazil's premier pre-university STEM platform. The document is signed by Ruth Urry, Country Cultural Affairs Officer, and Kevin W. Friloux, Head of Contracting Activity, with a certification date of 9/30/25.