Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), specifically the Environmental Management Consolidated Business Center (EMCBC), has issued a Special Notice of Intent to Award a sole source contract to Hanson Audio Video, LLC (Hanson A/V). The notice, published on January 8, 2025, outlines the DOE's plan to directly award a contract without competitive bidding for audio/visual services. This sole source procurement is being conducted under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, which allows for unique or specialized services that cannot be readily obtained from other sources. The contract will support the EMCBC's implementation of an advanced audio/visual solution for a hybrid training and conference room located in Cincinnati, Ohio.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to procure comprehensive audio/visual services from Hanson A/V, featuring an LED panel video wall with integrated Control4 mobile application and multiple control interfaces. Interested contractors may submit capability statements via email to irfan.chawdry@emcbc.doe.gov until 5:00 PM Eastern Time on January 23, 2025, though no formal solicitation package will be issued. The government will review submitted capabilities to assess potential future competitive procurement opportunities but maintains discretion to proceed with the sole source award. A Justification and Approval (J&A) document will be posted within 14 days of the contract award. While this opportunity appears targeted specifically at Hanson A/V, the DOE is providing a mechanism for other potential vendors to demonstrate their capabilities and potentially influence future procurement strategies.