Notice of Intent to Sole Source the Sponsorship of The Society for Neuroscience conference Booth Rental
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 49100424Q0107
- Agency
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National Science Foundation
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 813910 Business Associations
- PSC
- R499 Support- Professional: Other
- Place of performance
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has issued a Special Notice expressing its intent to negotiate a sole source purchase order for the booth rental, setup services, and materials for the Society for Neuroscience (SfN) conference from October 5-9, 2024. This sole source purchase order will be with The Expo Group, the only vendor capable of providing the required services.
The purpose of this Special Notice is to inform the public that NSF has determined that The Expo Group is the only responsible source that can meet the requirements for the SfN conference booth, as they maintain the specialized materials and core structure. The total estimated cost for these services is $33,928.50. This Special Notice is not a request for competitive proposals, and no other vendors will be considered. The deadline for this sole source purchase order is August 1, 2024. The SfN conference is critical for NSF to connect with the neuroscience community, broaden participation, and discuss advancements in the field, making The Expo Group's services essential.
Notice text
Pursuant to (FAR) 13.106-1(b), The National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO) intends to negotiate a sole source purchase order for the booth rental, set up services, and materials for Society for Neuroscience conference (SfN) from October 5-9, 2024.
Founded in 1969, the Society for Neuroscience (SfN) now has more than 35,000 members in more than 95 countries. Year-round programming includes the publishing of two highly regarded scientific journals, JNeurosci and eNeuro; professional development resources and career training through Neuronline¸ the Society’s home for learning and discussion; science advocacy and public policy engagement including annual Capitol Hill Day; and a variety of engaging public outreach efforts, led by the expanding and interactive collection of public-facing resources on BrainFacts.org.
Approximately 100 staff committed to SfN’s mission are employed at its headquarters building in downtown Washington, D.C., which the Society has owned since 2006. SfN’s annual meeting regularly attracts more than 30,000 attendees, representing 80 countries; 536 exhibiting companies; and close to 300 journalists.
The Society for Neuroscience conference (SfN) only allows the services of: The Expo Group for this requirement. The Expo Group is the only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
The notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This synopsis is for informational purposes only.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sole Source Justification.pdf |
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