B -- B - Special Studies & Analysis - Not R&D

The U.S. Secret Service (USSS) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with the University of Tulsa, 600 College Avenue, Tulsa OK 74104 for the acquisition of Utulsa student interns in support of the USSS Criminal Investigative Division. This notice is neither a request for quote nor a solicitation of offers. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement, on a full and open competitive basis upon receipt of responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. No formal solicitation package is available. Only contractor’s capability statements will be accepted and must be received within two (2) calendar days of the date of this notice. The Government will not be responsible for any costs in the preparation of responses to this announcement. See Note 22 - Please insert “2 days” in lieu of “45 days.”