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Reference-Number-HSTS0107ROTT066-REVFederal

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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with the Ekman Group, Training Division, under the authority of TSA’s Acquisition Management System for a specialized two-day training course. This training will be conducted at three government-provided locations nationwide and is designed to enhance TSA’s ability to evaluate and detect deception through techniques such as micro facial recognition, voice pitch analysis, criteria-based content analysis, and memory recall. The course focuses on improving the assessment of the credibility of information received from travelers in and around airport settings. The training sessions are scheduled to take place between July and August, responding to growing security concerns both domestically and internationally. This contract opportunity is not open for competitive bidding; however, other firms interested in providing similar training that meets TSA’s requirements within the specified timeframe are invited to notify the Contract Specialist by July 11, 2007. The TSA will consider any such responses before deciding whether to proceed with a competitive procurement or move forward with sole-source negotiations with the Ekman Group. The decision to bypass competition is at the government’s discretion, reflecting the unique qualifications of the Ekman Group to deliver this critical training. The contracting office is based in Springfield, VA, under the Department of Homeland Security, with Andrea V Dingle serving as the Contracting Officer.

General Info

TSA to sole source two-day deception detection training from Ekman Group at three locations.

Agency

Department Of Homeland Security → Contracting And Procurement

NAICS

611699 - All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction

Place of Performance

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PostedJul 9

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Contracting And Procurement

Contacts1 person available

OfficeSpringfield, VA, 20598, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Contracting And Procurement

Office AddressSpringfield, VA, 20598, USA

Contacts

Andrea V DingleContracting Officer

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Office of Acquisition, on behalf of the Office of Security Operations, Screening Operations Division, Behavior Detection and Travel Document Validation Branch, intends to negotiate on a sole source basis under the authority of TSA's Acquisition Management System, Section 3.2.2.4, Single Source Selection, with the Ekman Group, Training Division. The contract is for a two-day training course at three nation-wide government furnished locations focusing on evaluating and detecting deception through micro facial recognition, voice pitch, criteria-based content analysis (CBCA), and memory recall as it relates to the credibility of information received from travelers while in and around airport facilities. Training is expected to be provided July through August. In view of recent events both domestically and internationally, the Ekman Group is the only responsible source capable of providing this unique training to enhance TSA?s current Security programs at this time. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations, as no solicitation package will be issued. However, any firm that believes it can meet these requirements within the prescribed time frames may give notification via e-mail to the Contract Specialist no later than cob (4:00pm. Eastern Standard Time) July 11, 2007. A determination not to compete the proposed acquisition, based upon 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. If no responses are received, TSA will proceed with a sole-source negotiation with the Ekman Group, Training Division. NAICS CODE HAS BEEN CORRECTED.