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

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110)

PSC

LEASE/RENTAL OF CONFERENCE SPACE AND FACILITIES (X1AB)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/00a80e9054824bb5b07bd89ba58d9179/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Aug 8, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 6, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Aug 26, 2025, 9:00 PM UTC
Description

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) intends to award a sole-source contract for conference space to the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center for its Regulatory Information Conference (RIC) scheduled from March 2026 to March 2030. This procurement aims to accommodate between 2,600 and 3,000 attendees, providing essential services such as meeting space, audio-visual support, and hotel accommodations, which are critical for discussions on nuclear initiatives involving industry professionals and government officials. The Bethesda Marriott is uniquely positioned to meet the NRC's logistical requirements due to its proximity to the NRC headquarters, and market research confirmed that no other nearby venues can fulfill these needs. The estimated contract value is $1,963,796, and interested parties can contact LaToya Ghameshlougy at LaToya.Ghameshlougy@nrc.gov or Louis Gilden at louis.gilden@nrc.gov for further information.

Point(s) of Contact
GHAMESHLOUGY, LATOYA D.
LaToya.Ghameshlougy@nrc.gov
Gilden, Louis
(301) 415-3412
louis.gilden@nrc.gov
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JOFOC for RIC Facility Meeting Space_signed 2-26-25.pdf
Mar 6, 2025, 5:06 PM UTC
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) seeks a sole-source contract for conference space for its Regulatory Information Conference (RIC) from the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. This contract is needed to accommodate 2,600-3,000 attendees from March 2026 to March 2030, with services including meeting space, audio-visual support, and hotel accommodations. The RIC serves as a platform for discussion on nuclear initiatives and attracts significant participation from industry professionals, government officials, and the public. The Bethesda Marriott is the only facility within proximity to NRC's headquarters, ensuring minimal travel and lost productivity for attendees. The estimated contract value is $1,963,796, covering multiple option periods. Market research reaffirmed that the Marriott is uniquely positioned to meet NRC's requirements, confirming no other nearby venues can accommodate necessary logistics. As part of the procurement process, a notice of intent was shared on SAM.GOV, where no competing offers were received. The justification for this unique sourcing aligns with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions for non-competitive contracting due to specific agency requirements.
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