THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE – THIS IS A NOTICE OF THE GOVERNMENT’S INTENT TO ISSUE A SOLE SOURCE AWARD CONTRACT TO THE CUMBERLAND GROUP, INC FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES UNDER FAR SUBPART 6.302-1 Pursuant to FAR 5.203(a), Washington Headquarters Services, Acquisition Directorate, (WHS/AD), on behalf of the Department of Defense (DoD) 4th Estate, intends to award a sole source follow-on bridge contract under the statutory authority Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii), “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. WHS/AD intends to issue a firm fixed price contract to The Cumberland Group, Inc. of Workforce Development Support Services, 1814 Lockbourne Dr., Cincinnati, OH, 45240-3450 DUNS: 188196661; CAGE Code: 0DG68. The current contract ends on 31 March 2021. Background: As directed by DSCA, DSCU manages, implements, and supports a variety of programs, initiatives, and systems related to its mission areas. DSCU requires specialized subject matter expertise in the areas of Security Cooperation (SC) workforce development, SC workforce analysis and analytics, education and training operations analysis, Concept of Operations (CONOPS) Development, strategic planning support, budget and resource allocation analysis, datamining and data analysis, survey services, data collection, and data call support, Information Technology (IT) requirements definition, performance metrics development and reporting, supporting systems analysis, technical requirements management, help desk and issue resolution support for supported systems, configuration and systems change management, academic accreditation support, curriculum analysis and evaluation, and subject matter expertise and curriculum development for Women, Peace, and Security (WPS). The anticipated period of performance will be for one six (6) month base period. The estimated range in value is $1,000,000.00 and $2,500,000.00. This notice of intent is NOT a request for proposals or quotations. Requests for copies of a solicitation in response to this notice will not be honored or acknowledged. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether conducting a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government. If you have any questions please contact Ms. Peggie Lowery, Contract Specialist,
[email protected], and Ms. Candace E. Noel, Contracting Officer,
[email protected] by 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 23, 2021. Please contact Ms. Lowery for instructions regarding file sizes over 5 MB. The primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541611, “Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services”, Small Business Size Standard of $16,500,000.00.