Intent to Sole Source-Basic Skills Assessment

NAICS Code: 611710-Educational Support Services The Office of Procurement Services (OPS) intends to issue a contract under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1) -FAR 6.302-1(a)(2) - Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements to McGraw-Hill, 1221 Avenue of the Americas STE C3A, New York, NY 10020-1095, to procure an agreement and license for the content of the Tests of Adult Basic Education (TABE) forms 9 and 10, TABE Espanol and Norms Data from the test publisher CTB/McGraw-Hill at the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Job Corp. This action will result in a firm-fixed price award. The period of performance will be April 16, 2013 through April 15, 2014. The point of contact is Mr. Keith L. Rhodia, Contracting Officer, (202) 693-7195; e-mail: [email protected]. Interested offerors may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit quotes. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and/or quotes. However, all quotes received within five (5) business days after date of publication (NLT March 5, 2013 04:00 pm EST) of this synopsis will be considered by the government. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed award based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.