Notice of Intent Sole Source Audio/Visual Services at the Washington Hilton

This solicitation is a Notice of Intent to award a sole‑source, firm‑fixed‑price contract for audio‑visual and event‑production services at the Washington Hilton for the Marine Corps Birthday Ball. The Marine Corps intends to award the contract to Dupont Hotel Project Owner, LLC, the legal owner of the venue, because the hotel has an exclusive agreement with its in‑house AV provider, making it the only source for the required services. The solicitation deadline for interested vendors to respond was 26 Oct 2026, and the performance date is set for 21 Nov 2026. • Sole‑source award to Dupont Hotel Project Owner, LLC (Washington Hilton). • Services: full‑scale event production, audio‑visual support, stage and lighting for a one‑day gala. • Procurement driven by exclusive venue‑AV provider arrangement; no competitive bidding required.