Special Notice - 2026 Black Hat Conference - Exhibit Booth Space Rental
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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 Department of Homeland Security (DHS), specifically the CISA Contracting Activity, has issued a Special Notice for the reservation of an exhibit booth space at the 2026 Black Hat Conference. This is a sole source requirement to Informa Tech Holdings, LLC, as they are identified as the only source reasonably available to fulfill the need. The conference is scheduled for August 1-6, 2026, in Las Vegas, NV. Responses to this special notice are due by June 5, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a 20 feet x 30 feet exhibitor booth space with a Platinum Sponsorship Package. This includes a Digital Element Platform Service and Sponsorship - Lead License & Insights. The scope also covers the necessary time for assembling the exhibit booth prior to the conference and dismantling it afterward.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Sole Source)
- Product/Service Code: X1AB (Lease/Rental Of Conference Space And Facilities)
- Set-Aside: No set-aside
- Contractor: Informa Tech Holdings, LLC.
- Place of Performance: Las Vegas, NV, U.S.A.
- Response Due: June 5, 2026, 1:00 PM EST
- Published: May 28, 2026
Additional Notes
This is a sole source requirement in accordance with RFO 12.102, as Informa Tech Holdings, LLC is deemed the only source reasonably available. Interested parties should contact George T. Carroll (george.carroll@cisa.gov) or Morgan Skaggs (morgan.skaggs@cisa.gov) for further information.