CFTC Agricultural Conference Space

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) intends to award a sole-source contract for conference space to support the Agricultural Commodity Futures Conference (AgCon) scheduled for October 22 through October 24. This requirement involves the procurement of lodging and event facilities at the Marriott Overland Park Hotel located at 10800 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, Kansas. The agency is coordinating this event with Kansas State University, which selected this specific venue for the joint planning effort. The procurement is classified under NAICS 721110 Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels and PSC V231 TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRAVEL/LODGING/RECRUITMENT: LODGING, HOTEL/MOTEL.

Under solicitation number 9523ZY26P0022, the government has determined that only one source is available to provide the necessary space for the collaborative event. Although this notice is not a request for competitive proposals, the CFTC will consider written capability statements from responsible sources received by April 15, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EST. Information submitted will be used for future market research purposes, as the government maintains discretion regarding the decision not to compete this requirement. The CFTC anticipates making an award on or about April 30, 2026.

Performance will take place in Kansas City, KS, and the primary point of contact for this pre-solicitation notice is Benjamin Van Wormer. There are no attachments or formal solicitation packages associated with this notice. Potential respondents are responsible for any costs incurred in preparing a response, and oral communications regarding the requirement are not permitted.