Graduate Intern Services

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT Under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) SubPart 6.2-Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources, exception 41 U.S.C. 253(c) (1); FAR 6.302-1 - Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) intends to award a sole source purchase order to University of Virginia Curry School for providing the Federal Executive Institute with Graduate Interns during the performance period of 2010- 2011 school year. The Services required is for Graduate Interns to do research, multimedia presentation preparation, data analysis, event planning and coordination and public outreach. This notice does not constitute a formal solicitation, nor is it to be considered as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) or Request for Proposal (RFP). No solicitation document is available. Telephone and facsimile request will not be honored. No contract will be awarded on the basis of offers received in response to this notice. Any response to this notice shall show clear and convincing evidence that competition will be advantageous to the Government. If no affirmative written response is received, the purchase will be awarded without further notice. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Detailed capabilities must be submitted to Bonnie Boston through email at [email protected] by August 24, 2010 5:00 PM EDT