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S -- CATERING SERVICES SOL 52SBNB6C9215 DUE 080596 POC Contract Specialist, Romena R. Moy (301) 975-4999, Contracting Officer, Pauline E. Mallgrave (301) 975-6330 The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to enter into a sole source contract with Service America Corporation, One West Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) - Only one responsible source. This requirement is for catering services (including associated personnel, equipment, material, and food services) for the 19th National Information Systems Security Conference to be held October 22 through 25, 1996 at the Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD. Specifically, catering services will consist of daily coffee service and an attendees reception. The Baltimore Convention Center has reserved all catering privileges, including the sale of food and beverages, to their in-house caterer, Service America Corporation. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Written responses to this synopsis shall contain sufficient documentation to establish a bonafide capability to fulfill the requirement. A solicitation is not available. See NOTES 22 and 26. (0179)

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