Intent to Sole Source for EMI Course Reviews for College Credit Recommendations

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/FEMA, National Emergency Training Center (NETC), Emergency Management Institute (EMI) intends to negotiate on a Sole-Source Basis, under the Authority of FAR 13.106-1(b), with the American Council on Education ACE). ACE reviews Emergency Management Institute's Resident and Field courses to determine their eligibility for inclusion in the National Guide for Education Credit for Training Programs. EMI students who are enrolled in a degree program at a university may request that the ACE recommendation for an EMI course be applied as credit toward their degree. This arrangement enhances career development for the student and academic status for the EMI curriculum. For EMI Resident courses, EMI students can obtain transcripts from the NETC Admissions Office. The two general objectives for ACE review of EMI curricula is to 1) Ensure the compatibility of EMI training with national college-level academic standards; and 2) Provide support for students from emergency management organizations to enter and continue college degree programs. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. A determination by the Government to not complete this proposed order is based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received from interested parties will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. All interested parties must respond within 15 days (April 23, 2010) of the date of this announcement to Teresa Dingle, Contract Specialist at [email protected] . Interested parties shall: 1) Include information on the proposed services which clearly supports the requirements outlined above; 2) fully explain your capabilities and qualifications. Responses to this synopsis must be made in writing. No telephonic or faxed requests will be honored. There is no solicitation available for this requirement. This requirement will be awarded through the Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR Part 13.