Notice of Intent to Sole Source – Trade Center Management Associates

The Department of Education (ED) intends to issue a sole source order to Trade Center Management Associates for the provision of conference space and related conference management services at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center to host the FSA Training Conference (FSATC) scheduled to be held March 4, 2026 to March 6, 2026. The required services include provision of secure government-owned conference facilities, audiovisual support, facility access coordination, room configuration, on-site event coordination, light refreshments, security, and accessibility compliance. • Provision of federally owned conference facilities capable of seating approximately 2,000 attendees with multiple breakout rooms within two miles of the Department’s headquarters. • Audiovisual, lighting, and staging support for large-scale presentations and demonstrations. • Facility access coordination to allow FSA staff early setup. • Room configuration, signage placement, and registration area setup. • On-site event coordination, including liaison support between FSA and venue operations. • Light refreshments for attendees and presenters during scheduled breaks. • Security and attendee screening compliant with Federal Protective Service standards. • Accessibility compliance under ADA and Section 508.