Intent to Sole Source – Rental of Convention Booth Space

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command Fort Sam Houston (MICC-Fort Knox) has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source contract to Future Farmers of America Inc. The notice pertains to the rental of booth space at the 95th Annual FFA Convention & Expo, which will be held at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. The contract will be a Firm-Fixed Price award, specifically targeting the procurement of convention booth space. The sole source determination is being made in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1901 and implemented through Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 13.106-1(b). The notice was published on April 29, 2025, with a due date of April 30, 2025.

The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to inform the market of the government's intent to award a contract directly to Future Farmers of America Inc. without competitive bidding. The contracting officer has determined that Future Farmers of America is the only reasonably available source for this specific convention booth space requirement. This notice explicitly states that it is not a solicitation for proposals, quotes, or capability statements, and no competitive offers will be sought. The notice complies with FAR 5.101 guidelines for disseminating procurement information. Contractors should note that this is an informational notice only, and no further action is required. The contract will be awarded to Future Farmers of America Inc., located at 6060 FFA Drive in Indianapolis, IN, for the specific purpose of securing booth space at their annual convention. The procurement falls under the NAICS category 561920 (Convention and Trade Show Organizers) and PSC category X1AB (Lease/Rental of Conference Space and Facilities).