University of Virginia Darden School of Business Insights into Industry Management Course
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- S5121AQ25QE004
- Agency
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Defense Contract Management Agency
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 611310 Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Place of performance
- Charlottesville, Virginia 22903, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) has issued a Special Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract to the University of Virginia (UVA) Darden School of Business for the Insights into Industry Management Course. The notice, published on March 7, 2025, outlines DCMA's plan to award a firm-fixed price contract for a specialized leadership training program. The contract will cover a one-year base period with four additional one-year option periods, running from April 6, 2025, to April 5, 2030. The opportunity is classified under NAICS code 611310 for Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, with a size standard of $34.5 million. The contract is specifically targeted at providing executive-level training for DCMA senior leadership personnel, including Commanders and Deputy Commanders equivalent to GS-14/15 and GS-13/14 ranks.
The primary objective of this Special Notice is to provide a Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity, highlighting UVA Darden's unique capability to deliver a customized course for DCMA senior leaders. Interested contractors may submit a capability statement, which will be considered by the agency, though this is not a competitive procurement process. The notice requires any responses to demonstrate clear evidence that future competition would benefit the government, with submissions due by March 12, 2025, at 10:00am EDST. Responses should be emailed directly to the contracting officer at carol.a.wilkinson10.civ@mail.mil. The sole source determination is based on the authority of 10 U.S.C. 1901 and FAR 13.501(a), with the ultimate competitive decision remaining at the government's discretion. UVA Darden is considered uniquely positioned to provide this tailored course that addresses the specific professional development needs of DCMA's senior leadership team.
Notice text
NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT
The below notice is prepared in accordance with FAR 5.207(a) addressing 5.207(c)(15), reason for lack of competition:
The Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Procurement Center, located at 3901 Adams Avenue, Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia, 23801, intends to award a sole source firm fixed price contract to the University of Virginia (UVA) Darden School of Business, 100 Darden Blvd., Charlottesville, VA 22903 for the Insights into Industry Management Course. This requirement is classified under North America Industry Classification System (NAICS) 611310 Colleges, Universities and Professional Schools, with a size standard of $34.5 million. The Product Code (PSC) is U005 Education/Training – Tuition/registration/Membership Fees. This will be a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract with a one-year base period of performance plus four one-year option periods from April 6, 2025 – April 5, 2030.
This is a sole source notice published for informational purposes only. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 1901, as prescribed in FAR 13.501(a), Sole Source (including Brand Name).
The purpose of this document is to provide a Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity for the University of Virginia (UVA) Darden School of Business Insights into Industry Management Course. UVA is uniquely positioned to provide this course, tailored to meet the specific needs of the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA). This tailored approach is particularly relevant for DCMA employees holding senior leadership positions, including Commanders and Deputy Commanders, who are equivalent to GS-14/15 (O-5/O-6) and GS-13/14 (O-4/O-5) ranks. By limiting sources to the Darden School for a necessary course that accommodates the senior leaders calendar availability, DCMA can leverage an established and customized program that addresses the distinct requirements and challenges of its senior personnel, ultimately enhancing their industry management expertise and leadership capabilities.
Please note that this is not a request for competitive proposals or quotes. Responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that future competition would be advantageous to the Government for the requirement identified above. Information received in response to such notice is normally considered for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement; however, a determination by the Government to not compete this requirement is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any response should be emailed to the contracting officer at carol.a.wilkinson10.civ@mail.mil by March 12, 2025, 10:00am EDST.
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