J&A - Foreign Service Test Development
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- 19AQMM26C0582
- Agency
-
Office of Acquisition Management
Department of State
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- 19AQMM26C0582 Federal contract award
- NAICS code
- 611710 Educational Support Services
- Place of performance
- United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of State Office of Acquisition Management has awarded a sole-source bridge contract to Human Resources Research Organization (HumRRO) for continued test development and administration services for Foreign Service Officer screening examinations, with an award date of May 29, 2026.
The justification cites 41 USC 3304 via FAR 6.103-2 (Unusual and Compelling Urgency). HumRRO is deemed the only responsible source due to its extensive specialized expertise in Foreign Service testing systems (FSOT, FSOA, CFPT, OMST, FSSAS, DTOT), demonstrated exceptional performance under the current contract, established coordination with the Board of Examiners, and compliance with professional standards including the Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures. Transitioning to a new contractor during the bridge period would create significant operational and security risks, including disruption to testing schedules, loss of continuity in candidate assessment, compromise of test security, and delays in recreating or transferring psychometric and validation data.
The contract extends through May 31, 2026, with performance originally extended by modification P00033 on November 11, 2025. The contract type is hybrid firm-fixed-price with other direct costs for travel. Place of performance is Alexandria, Virginia. Work encompasses development, maintenance, evaluation, and validation of legally and professionally validated written examinations for Foreign Service Officer and Foreign Service Specialist selection, with compliance required under the Foreign Service Act of 1980.
The bridge contract is limited in duration and does not delay a planned competitive recompete; the Government is pursuing full and open competition for the permanent follow-on requirement with an estimated award date of May 31, 2027. Market research for the long-term requirement is ongoing under FAR Part 10, with the requirement solicited under NAICS 611710 (Educational Support Services).
Notice text
Foreign Service Officer Testing. See J&A attached.
Awarded contract 19AQMM26C0582 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2026-05-29.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| J and A FSOT Development - HumRRO Redacted.pdf |
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