Intent to Sole Source - NRC 2026 Regulatory Information Conference (RIC) Conference and Meeting Space
ID: 31310024R0118Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSIONNUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

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Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110)

PSC

LEASE/RENTAL OF CONFERENCE SPACE AND FACILITIES (X1AB)

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https://sam.gov/opp/b7b04af4efac4168898a9fb92b4f7621/view
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    Description

    The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) intends to sole-source contract the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center for its annual Regulatory Information Conference (RIC). The conference aims to facilitate discussions on nuclear safety and regulatory practices, with a focus on accommodating 2600–3000 attendees. This venue is the only one that meets the NRC's requirements for proximity to its headquarters, adequate capacity, and availability, ensuring the commission's flexibility and reducing transportation costs. The contract, valued at $1,098,028 for five years, underscores the importance of a central location for NRC's mission. Responses to this notice are due by 9am on August 30th, 2024, or the NRC will award the contract without further notice.

    Point(s) of Contact
    THOMAS, APRIL M.
    (301) 415-0144
    April.Thomas@nrc.gov
    Gilden, Louis
    (301) 415-3412
    louis.gilden@nrc.gov
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