Judge and Examiner Competence Examination Training Services

The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), Office of the Chief Immigration Judge (OCIJ) proposes to procure by means of Other than Full and Open Competition, a new firm fixed price contract for training services. The services are for immigration court judges and mental health professionals who conduct competence examination at the request of immigration courts nationwide in support of EOIR's National Policy Program. Due to the highly sensitive nature of this requirement, EOIR believes the afore mentioned statements in addition to market research constitute justification and approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition for the acquisition described herein, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. It is executed on behalf of the Executive Office for Immigration Review, Office of Procurement Services. Continuing these training sessions is pivotal in ensure EOIR's mission of fair hearings and case adjudication is continually upheld. The period of performance is August 8, 2017 to August 7, 2018 for the base year, with 2 option years.  All travel is to be booked in accordance with federal travel regulations. All clauses referenced are in full force and effect as if referenced in full text. Any questions shall be submitted to kenneth peoples at kenneth.peoples@usdoj.gov by August 1, 2017 by 12:00 noon EST. All answers to questions will be provided via amendment to the solicitation giving due regard to proprietary information. Any questions received after August 1, 2017 by 12:00 noon EST shall not be answered prior to the solicitation closing date. The close date and time of this solicitation is August 2, 2017 at 12:00 noon EST.  

Instruction to Offerors - (FAR 52.212-1)
Offeror Representations and Certifications - (FAR 52.212-3)
Contract Terms and Conditions (FAR 52.212-4)
Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders (FAR 52.212-5)
Evaluation of Options (FAR 52.217-5)
Option to Extend Service (FAR 52.217-8)
Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (FAR 52.217-9)

Offeror shall fil out the attached Price Table and submit as part of the proposal.

See attached sole source justification.