Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program (CTEP) Meeting Rooms at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncologists (ASCO) Annual Meeting
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program (CTEP), has issued a Presolicitation / Notice of Intent to award a sole-source contract for meeting rooms and associated audiovisual/communication services at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncologists (ASCO) Annual Meeting. The intended awardee is Chicago Marriott Downtown. This notice allows other interested parties to demonstrate their capabilities. Responses are due by May 26, 2026, at 9:00 AM Eastern Time.
Purpose & Scope
This notice indicates NIH's intent to procure services for CTEP to host essential meetings with various stakeholders involved in clinical trials during the 2026 ASCO Annual Meeting. The requirement includes meeting rooms and necessary audiovisual and communication support. The government intends to award this contract to Chicago Marriott Downtown without full or open competition.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation / Notice of Intent to Sole Source
- Procurement Method: Conducted under FAR Part 13 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures.
- NAICS Code: 561599 (Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings), with a Size Standard of $32.5M.
- Intended Awardee: Chicago Marriott Downtown.
- Set-Aside: None specified (N/A).
Submission & Response
This is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties who believe they can meet the requirement may identify their interest and capability. Responses should include:
- A technical proposal
- A cost-price proposal
- Proposed period of performance
- Unique Entity ID (UEI)
- Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)
- Certification of business size All offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Deadlines & Contact
- Responses Due: May 26, 2026, at 9:00 AM Eastern Time.
- Submission: Electronically to Roshonna Davis (davisroshonna@mail.nih.gov).
- Government Consideration: The government will review received information to determine whether to proceed with a non-competitive award or conduct a competitive procurement. Fax responses will not be accepted.