X -- Convention Center Use, Philadelphia PA

This is a notice of intent to award on a sole-source basis for the commercial items in accordance with FAR Part 12 procedures, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only notice; a written solicitation will not be issued. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Citizenship & Immigration Services (CIS) intends to contract with the Philadelphia Convention Center, for convention center use for approximately 5 ceremonies within fiscal year 2005, actual dates unknown. An acceptable facility shall provide for each rental: accommodations and seating for approximately 3,050 people, all tables, chairs and staging required, setup & breakdown labor, handicapped access, parking, and shall be centrally located within the Greater Philadelphia area of Pennsylvania, with nearby highway access and public transportation. This contract is for services which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate only with the Philadelphia Convention Center under the authority 41 U.S.S. 253 ( c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 unless additional sources are located. This notice is being solicited on a sole-source basis.