X -- Naturalization Ceremonies

This is a notice of intent to award on a sole-source basis for the commercial items in accordance with FAR Part 12 procedures, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only notice; a written solicitation will not be issued. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), citizenship & Immigration Service (CIS) intends to contract with California Masonic Memorial Temple / Nob Hill Masonic Center, 1111 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94108 for 24 dates of convention center use throughout fiscal year 2008. An acceptable facility shall accommodate approximately 3,000 people and in addition to the rental of the hall itself, shall include lobby space, chairs & tables, easels, stanchions, ropes, USA & California flags, stage lights, lectern & microphone, drapes, traffic officer, security guards, stagehand/sound operator, electricity, custodial services, handicapped access, and located within San Francisco. Dates of service required are approximately two per month for firm, fixed rate for a period of one year. Service will be provided to: USCIS, San Francisco District Office Department of Homeland Security, Citizenship & Immigration Services 630 Sansome Street, San Francisco, CA 94111. This contract is for services which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate only with California Masonic Memorial Temple / Nob Hill Masonic Center under the authority 41 U.S.C. 253 (c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 unless additional sources are located. This notice is being solicited on a sole-source basis unless alternate sources are located.