X -- Conference Space

The Social Security Administration (SSA) intendsto negotiate and award a sole source purchase order, under the authority of FAR 6.302, to the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel located in Baltimore, MD for conference space and related support for the 2004 SSA’s Operations Automation/Systems Conference to be held on August 24 through August 26, 2004. Simplified Acquisition Procedures using FAR Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items will be used for this requirement. The contractor shall provide conference space, audio visual and light refreshments for approximately 500 attendees. The contractor will provide a general meeting room for approximately 500 attendees and numerous breakout rooms throughout the day. There are no other known sources capable of providing these commercial services. This notice is for informational purposes only. This is not a competitive request for quotation and the Government does not intend to pay for information solicited or received. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation of information received. The Government will consider all information from responsible sources within 10 calendar days after the date of publication of this synopsis. See numbered note 22.