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The Government intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, a firm-fixed-price (FFP) acquisition with the Ronald Reagan Building and the International Trade Center. This non-competitive action is being issued by the Department of the Interior - National Business Center on behalf of the Department of Interior University. This action is being processed in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source, and solicited in accordance with FAR 13 Simplified Acquisition. The Government has a requirement forfacility rental space for the 2008 Senior Executive Forum Series. The Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center meets DOIU's facility rental space requirements as delineated below for the 2008 Senior Executive Service Forum Series: Handicap-accessibility Trouble-free access to public transportation in DC Supports DOIU's venue project scheduling criteria which stipulates reservation of event space 1 year in advance. Books and administrative support material can be delivered to ITC ahead of time and stored at no additional cost. Minimum banquet style seating for 300 to 350 people Ample registration space and location for participants to gather and network prior to the start of each event Able to provide 36 feet of table space and 18 chairs for registration Able to provide 36 feet of table space behind the registration tables for the books/materials to sit on during registration Able to provide a table and chair for the book signing Able to provide a stage for the speaker Location is within 1 block from the Metro Center. Must not require a deposit or pre-payment Space must be available from 7:30am-12:30pm Provide in-house audio visual services Provide in-house catering service for light refreshments The period of performance for this effort is for one year from date of award. Interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities by October 28, 2007. This is NOT a request for competitive proposals. However, all information received will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this action based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.