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This document is a Limited Source Justification for a Federal Supply Schedule (GSA) Order for an acquisition exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), prepared by the United States Peace Corps, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Acquisition and Contracts Management (OCFO/ACM).

Peace Corps is procuring Travel Management and Event Planning Services through a new GSA task order with a period of performance from March 24, 2026, through July 23, 2026. The justification authorizes a limited source award to a single GSA schedule contractor rather than conducting full and open competition. The rationale centers on Peace Corps' unique travel and event planning requirements, which necessitate extensive agent and specialist training requiring 90+ days to complete. Due to delays in the original GSA-assisted acquisition process, including temporary dismissal of GSA personnel and force reductions at both agencies, Peace Corps cannot award a new competitive contract in time to meet continuous operational needs. A new RFP is anticipated to conclude with an award by May 2026, at which point transition to the new contractor will occur. The document includes FAR 52.217-8 (Option to Extend Services) to allow additional time if the new competitive award and transition cannot be completed within the four-month order period. Technical Cognizance is held by Joseph O'Farrell, with Contracting Officer certification by Cryoskie.