The General Services Administration, Public Building Service (PBS) intends to make an award under Simplified Acquisition, FAR Part 13, to International Downtown Association (IDA) under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This procurement would prepare for and conduct an Advisory Panel to determine management strategies for the area around the Civic Square Mall in downtown Toledo, Ohio, where GSA is planning a new federal courthouse. GSA intends to award to IDA as a professional association for downtown management organizations across the country, including business improvement districts and similar entities that provide enhanced public space management, clean and safe services, and amenities to public and privately owned properties across a special services district. Additional tasks include the following: 1. Identify Key Issues and Entities ? Hold brief consultations with key stakeholders ? Prepare a brief description of the appropriate are to be studied. 2. Develop Advisory Panel Agenda and Schedule ? Develop an agenda and schedule for the Advisory Panel that is approved by GSA ? Schedule the Advisory Panel to take place in Toledo at a time and place tat is mutually acceptable and approved by GSA. 3. Convene and Conduct Advisory Panel ? Conduct interviews, tours, roundtable discussions and other consultations necessary for the Advisory Panel team to understand the issues and context and provide meaningful recommendations for a Civic Center Mall management strategy. The proposed contract is for services from which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302. The NAICS code is 813910. Interested persons must submit a 2 page qualification statement which clearly demonstrates the capability to provide the services of this requirement. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. The government will consider all responses received by 12:00 pm e.s.t. Friday, August 10, 2007. A determination by the Government not to complete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquiries will only be accepted by e-mail to
[email protected]. Interested firms should identify the firm's status (i.e. Hubzone, service disabled veteran owned small business, 8(a), women-owned, small or small disadvantaged business.