Justification for Interim Contract Area Studies Course Instructors
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- 3007264116
- Agency
-
Department of State
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- 19FS1A26P0056 Federal contract award
- Awardee
- Simon Everett LTD
- NAICS code
- 611430 Professional and Management Development Training
- Place of performance
- Virginia 22204, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of State awarded a sole-source bridge contract to Simon Everett Ltd. for interim instructional support services to the National Foreign Affairs Training Center on September 18, 2026, under a statutory authority of unusual and compelling urgency (41 USC 3304).
The justification cites organizational realignment, requirement refinement, industry feedback from a prior Request for Information, and technical validation of new training content. Market research confirmed Simon Everett is the only viable source capable of maintaining uninterrupted continuity for active language-integrated regional program cohorts (East Asian Pacific, Africa, Europe, Near East Asia, South Caucasus, Western Hemisphere, and emerging programs) without performance ramp-up risk, citing incumbent institutional knowledge, specialized functional management of complex honorarium systems, mid-cycle academic continuity requirements, and security clearance requirements that would create unacceptable transition delays for alternative vendors. The contract is a nine-month firm-fixed-price bridge award. Core services include full lifecycle Area Studies course delivery with curriculum engineering, facilitator guidance, and syllabi development; comprehensive course administration including resource management, attendance tracking, and student evaluation coordination; and guest speaker management including administrative and financial processing of honoraria and speaker fees. Place of performance is Arlington, Virginia. The Government anticipates issuing a competitive follow-on solicitation under the GSA Multiple Award Schedule to support long-term operational needs while maintaining an existing dual-vendor framework during this bridge period.
Notice text
In accordance with RFO FAR 6.301, this notice serves as the mandatory
public disclosure of the Justification and Approval (J&A) for other than full
and open competition. This contract was awarded under the statutory
authority of FAR 6.103-2, "Unusual and Compelling Urgency," to prevent an
immediate disruption to mission essential operations to the Department of State, National Foreign Affairs Training Center.
A redacted copy of the approved J&A is attached to this notice in
compliance with federal public disclosure timelines. This synopsis is
posted for transparency and informational purposes only; it is not a
request for proposals, quotes, or competition.
Awarded contract 19FS1A26P0056 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2026-09-18.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Justification and Approval for Other than Full and Open Competition 1_Redacted.pdf |
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