Intent to Sole Source - Booth Space Rental at the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Fan Fest 2026
ID: PANMCC26P0000036359Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-FT KNOXFORT KNOX, KY, 40121-5000, USA

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

PSC

LEASE/RENTAL OF CONFERENCE SPACE AND FACILITIES (X1AB)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/11e80b109e0f417da1d2c904a7620c61/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Mission Support Battalion, is seeking to procure booth space rental for the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Fan Fest 2026, scheduled for February 26-28, 2026, at the Baltimore Convention Center in Maryland. The requirement is for a 50' x 100' booth space, which is essential for the Army to engage with industry stakeholders during this significant event. This procurement is justified as a sole source acquisition from Van Wagner Sports & Entertainment, LLC, the only authorized vendor for such services, as confirmed by market research and the official exhibitor prospectus. Interested parties can reach out to Ashley Brus at ashley.a.brus.civ@army.mil or Connie A. Campbell at connie.a.campbell.civ@army.mil for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ashley Brus
    ashley.a.brus.civ@army.mil
    Connie A. Campbell
    connie.a.campbell.civ@army.mil
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    IB01 PANMCC-26-P-0000 036359 Redacted Sole Source Justification - CIAA 2026 Fan Fest 11Dec2025.pdf
    The U.S. Army Mission Support Battalion – National Conventions Division (NCD), through MICC-Fort Knox, is seeking a sole source justification and approval for the rental of a 50’x100’ booth space at the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Fan Fest 2026 in Baltimore, MD. The request is for a firm-fixed price purchase order from Van Wagner Sports & Entertainment, LLC, d/b/a Van Wagner, for the period of February 26-28, 2026. The authority cited for this sole source procurement is FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), which allows for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold when only one source is reasonably available. Market research indicated that Van Wagner is the official convention service contractor and the only authorized vendor for these services, as confirmed by the CIAA Fan Fest 2026 and the official exhibitor prospectus. This justification is for a non-competitive acquisition due to the exclusive nature of Van Wagner's authorization to provide the required booth space.
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