Notice of Intent to Sole Source Council on Occupational Education (COE)

SOLE SOURCE NOTICE OF INTENT
DSCU Course Accreditations from the Council on Occupational Education (COE)

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES OR PROPOSALS and this Sources Sought is being conducted for MARKET RESEARCH purposes.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE; THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR

COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. Washington Headquarters Services Acquisition Directorate (WHS/AD) intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed price contract to:

Council on Occupational Education
7840 Roswell RD Bldg 300 STE 325
Atlanta, Georgia
30350-6877, United States

The contract is to procure qualified review of DSCU courses in order to establish college credit recommendations for each respective course. COE is an independent, non-profit organization which evaluates and accredits non-degree-granting career and technical schools, as well as institutions which offer applied associate's degree programs. It is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) as a reputable national accreditor.  The period covered by this contract is one (1) twelve month (12) base period and four (4) twelve month (12) option periods. The award will utilize other than full and open competition procedures pursuant to the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b), Soliciting from a Single Source. The estimated value is between $11,200.00 and $21,500.00.

However, all responsible sources that feel they are capable of providing national accreditation services in support of DSCA are encouraged to submit a capability statement displaying their company's unique capabilities. The Government will not be responsible for any cost incurred in preparation of any submitted material to the sources sought. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a subsequent competitive procurement. This notice of intent is NOT a request for proposals or quotations. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice lies solely within the discretion of the Government. Please address questions to Candace Noel candace.e.noel.civ@mail.mil by Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. EST.