Contract Performance Support & Analytics (CPSA) - Notice of Intent to Sole Source

This procurement is being conducted using FAR 12 and 13 procedures. The authority for soliciting a single source is 41 U.S.C. 1901 – Simplified acquisition procedures.

The Department of State’s (DOS) Bureau of Administration (A), Office of Acquisition Management (AQM), Diplomatic Security Contracts Division (DSCD), Security Branch (SB) intends to award a sole source contract to Potomac Wave Consulting, Inc. (UEI SAM: S5ZCFWYN4KK3), 44 Canal Center Plz Ste 410, Alexandria, VA 22314-1592 based on other than full and open competition for professional management and support services on behalf of the Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Countermeasures Directorate (DS/C).

This procurement will establish a new follow-on commercial item contract (pursuant to FAR part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items in conjunction with FAR part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures) for professional management and support services providing analytical support and Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) Labor-Hour (LH) contract type, with one (1) base year and four (4) option years. The total estimated value is $4,900,000.00.

That value is based on an independent Government estimate using estimated purchase quantities for the base and all option years, (plus reasonably foreseeable amounts for contingencies), and historical as well as commercial list pricing identified through market research. This acquisition is conducted under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1). IAW FAR subpart 13.501(a)(iii), the justification documentation shall be posted to SAM.gov within 14 days after the award.

For detailed requirements, see the attached “Performance Work Statement 07262024.” This notice is not a request for competitive quotes, however, IAW FAR 5.207(c)(16), all responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency, no later than 15 August 2024 at 11:59 pm ET to Richard Crum at CrumRB@state.gov and Greg Moore at MooreGC2@state.gov. The Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. All costs associated with responding to this notice will be solely at the expense of the interested party.