Sole source - conference space in overland park, KS

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC") intends to negotiate/award a sole-source contract for conference space on April 10-12, 2019 at the Overland Park Marriott in Overland Park, KS. The Government intends to procure this requirement under FAR 6.302-1 -- Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.
This conference is being coordinated with Kansas State University, and Kansas State University has selected the Overland Park Marriott as the location of the conference. Because this conference is being jointly planned, only the Overland Park Marriott can provide the required conference space.
THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS nor a solicitation of offers. However, the Government will consider written responses from all responsible sources received by 5:00pm EST, September 24, 2018. Written responses must include sufficient information to establish capability to fulfill the requirement. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed requirement is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purposes for future Market Research requirements. No formal solicitation package is available. The Government anticipates award on or about September 30, 2018. The Government will not be responsible for any costs of preparation in response to this announcement.
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