Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract

This NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT is conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Commercial Items. The authority for this award is FAR 13.106(b), soliciting from a single source; Purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available.



The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has a requirement, in support of its mission of Recruiting, Retaining and Honoring a World-Class Workforce to Serve the American People to provide a development program for Non-career and Schedule C Senior Executive Service members. OPM intends to issue a non-competitive award that will result in a purchase order to The American Democracy Institute for a period of six months from the date of award. The American Democracy Institute (ADI) has extensive expertise in all stages of structuring innovative leadership programs. ADI has managed the Obama Administrations Presidential Appointee Leadership Program for the White House senior staff, Cabinet Secretaries and Presidents Management Council consisting of Deputy Secretaries. To ensure Non-career and Schedule C Senior Executive Service members receive the same high quality orientation and to standardize the information provided, it is in the best interest of the Government to procure these services from ADI.



All parties interested in this procurement must submit a capability statement within 3 calendar days from the date of this notice. Submissions after that date will not be considered. No solicitation will be issued, therefore, any requests for the solicitation will not be considered. Interested parties wishing to submit their questions, interest, and capabilities must do so in writing via email. Oral and facsimile requests for information will not be considered. Verification of receipt of electronic transmission is the sole responsibility of the contractor. A determination not to compete this action based upon responses received is at the sole discretion of the Government. Central Contractor Registration (CCR) is required prior to execution of award. A detailed capability statement must be submitted to antoinette.campbell@opm.gov.