Travel Management and Event Planning Services Contract Extension

The Peace Corps has published a Special Notice regarding a contract extension for Travel Management and Event Planning Services with incumbent contractor Omega World Travel Inc. This Limited Source Justification (J&A Number 63,022) seeks to modify an existing delivery/task order under the Federal Supply Schedule to extend current services. The action is necessary due to delays in completing a competitive acquisition through the General Services Administration (GSA), including personnel dismissals and workforce reductions that have complicated the procurement timeline. The Peace Corps requires uninterrupted travel and transportation support to maintain continuous organizational operations. The current contractor has been performing satisfactorily and provides comprehensive travel management and event planning services with specialized agent training requirements.

The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to justify extending the existing contract while the Peace Corps completes a competitive acquisition process for follow-on services. Market research conducted through historical contract data, government databases, and vendor outreach confirmed that a competitive market exists, but additional time is needed to properly execute the competitive procurement. The extension will provide critical coverage to ensure seamless travel and transportation support during the transition period. The services encompass full Travel Management and Event Planning capabilities, including unique requirements for extensive agent and specialist training. While specific deadlines and participation criteria are not detailed in the summary, the notice indicates that a competitive solicitation for the follow-on contract will be conducted once the extension is in place. The action demonstrates the agency's commitment to maintaining essential travel services while ensuring proper competitive procedures are followed for future contracting.