Conference Space for CFTC Agricultural Event

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC") intends to negotiate and award a sole-source contract for conference space for its Agricultural Commodity Futures Conference (AgCon) on October 22 through October 24 at the Marriott Overland Park Hotel, 10800 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, KS. The Government intends to procure this under the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul (RFO FAR) 12.102(a) – “the

contracting officer has determined that only one source is available.” This conference is being coordinated with Kansas State University, and Kansas State University has selected the Overland Park Marriott as the location of the conference. Because this conference is being jointly planned, only the Overland Park Marriott can provide the required conference space. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS nor a solicitation of offers. However, the Government will consider written responses from all responsible sources received by 5:00pm EST, April 15, 2026. Written responses must include sufficient information to establish capability to fulfill the requirement. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed requirement is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purposes for future Market Research

requirements. No formal solicitation package is available. The Government anticipates award on or about April 30, 2026. The Government will not be responsible for any costs of preparation in response to this announcement. Benjamin Van Wormer Contracting , NW Washington, DC 20581 USA to this opportunity.