Notice of Intent to Sole Source the Sponsorship of The Society for Neuroscience conference Booth Rental

Pursuant to (FAR) 13.106-1(b), The National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO) intends to negotiate a sole source purchase order for the booth rental, set up services, and materials for Society for Neuroscience conference (SfN) from November 11-15, 2023.

Founded in 1969, the Society for Neuroscience (SfN) now has more than 36,000 members in more than 95 countries. Year-round programming includes the publishing of two highly regarded scientific journals, JNeurosci and eNeuro; professional development resources and career training through Neuronline¸ the Society’s home for learning and discussion; science advocacy and public policy engagement including annual Capitol Hill Day; and a variety of engaging public outreach efforts, led by the expanding and interactive collection of public-facing resources on BrainFacts.org.

Approximately 107 staff committed to SfN’s mission are employed at its headquarters building in downtown Washington, D.C., which the Society has owned since 2006. SfN’s annual meeting regularly attracts more than 30,000 attendees, representing 80 countries; 536 exhibiting companies; and close to 300 journalists.

The Society for Neuroscience conference (SfN) only allows the services of: The Expo Group for this requirement. The Expo Group is the only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

The notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This synopsis is for informational purposes only.