Notice of Intent to Sole Source to the Strathmore Hall Foundation

The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS), a Department of Defense agency headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source on February 24, 2026. This special notice announces USUHS's intention to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to The Strathmore Hall Foundation, Inc. for event space services. The contract will support the university's National Capital Consortium (NCC) 2026 graduation rehearsal and ceremony. The sole-source justification is based on The Strathmore Hall Foundation being identified as the only vendor capable of meeting all government requirements for this event. This procurement falls under the lease and rental of conference space and facilities (PSC X1AB) and the promoters of performing arts, sports, and similar events with facilities (NAICS 711310).

The primary objective of this solicitation is to secure appropriate event space to host the USU's 2026 NCC graduation rehearsal and ceremony, with specific requirements including proximity to the USUHS campus, adequate capacity, availability during the required dates, and sufficient parking facilities. Interested parties must submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation via email to ashley.mcrae@usuhs.edu by 2:00 PM EST on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. There are no specific eligibility criteria restricting participation; however, respondents must demonstrate capability to meet all government requirements under FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). This notice is not a request for quotes, and the government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice. Contractors responding should note that responses will be evaluated based on their ability to satisfy the identified requirements for event space and related services.