Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for the U. S. Booth Hire at the Bengaluru Space Expo-BSX
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- 191N6026P0349
- Agency
-
Department of State
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- 191N6026P0349-PR16168290
- NAICS code
- 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Place of performance
- Bengaluru Karnataka India
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of State has awarded a sole-source contract to the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for U.S. booth space at the Bengaluru Space Expo 2026, valued at $20,000, on August 20, 2026.
The justification, posted under FAR 6.303-1 (only one responsible source), reflects that CII holds exclusive proprietary ownership, administrative licensing rights, and host jurisdiction over all floor space allocations and exhibitor access at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre for this event. Market research conducted in July 2026 confirmed CII as the sole owner and organizer of BSX 2026 and established that booth space can only be contracted directly through CII's event secretariat. The requirement is 100 square meters of raw indoor exhibition booth space in Hall 1, plus mandatory organizer access and basic utilities (passes, floor access, electrical allotment), to serve as the official U.S. Space Industry Pavilion. Performance period spans September 5–10, 2026. The U.S. Consulate General in Chennai, under the Department of State's Overseas Post, is the using organization. The contracting officer determined the $20,000 cost fair and reasonable based on CII's pricing applicable to all participants. No other sources expressed written interest in the acquisition.
Notice text
This notice provides the Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition for the U.S. Booth Hire at the Bengaluru Space Expo-BSX. This notice is being posted as required by FAR 6.301 (b). A copy of the Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition is attached to this notice.
ATTACHMENTS:
- 191N6026P0349 - PR16168290 – Updated JOFOC – U.S Booth Hire at Bengaluru Space Expo.
Points of Contact:
- Mr. Seth A. Burchett - Contracting Officer
Phone Number: 044-2857 4000
Email: BurchettSA@state.gov - Ms. Malathy Ravi – Procurement Section
Phone Number: 044-2857 4000 / 4319
Email: ChennaiProcurement@state.gov
Awarded contract 191N6026P0349 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2026-08-20.
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