Expeditionary Warrior (EW)12 Conference

Added: Feb 03, 2012 11:29 am The Government intends to negotiate a sole source award, under NAICS 721110, as a Firm Fixed Priced contract with Westin Washington, DC, City Center, 1400 M. Street Northwest, Washington District of Columbia 20005. A determination by the Government not to compete this is based upon unique requirement and solely within the discretion of the Government. The requirement is based upon the distinctiveness of the Expeditionary Warrior (EW) 12 conference and the need to host this event within the Washington, DC. National Capital Region, as the central location for speakers, guests and senior leadership. The majority of participants and guests attending the event work within the National Capital Region. The makeup of the group consists of approximately 55% military, 20% government civilians, 10% government contractors and 15% foreign military personnel. The mix of participants will include congressional staff and Department of Defense (DoD) members so security must be provided. The Westin Washington DC, City Center Hotel offers specific characteristics that only this venue meets in accordance with the limitations of the selection criteria which are: Availability, Capacity, Location, Parking (availability and cost), Audiovisual Capability and Customer Support, as well as Physical Security and Force Protection. The ability to meet these conditions coupled with the central location for participants, limits the ability to compete this requirement. The Westin Washington, DC, City Center shall provide a conference facility which includes a current unclassified certification, five (5) meeting rooms, and six (6) conference rooms with advance conference set-up from 05 March 2012 to 09 March 2012. This includes one (1) plenary conference room from 05 March 2012 to 09 March 2012 for all requirements. The Westin Washington DC, City Center is capable of meeting all the security constraints of the Government and the U.S. Marine Corps.