76 -- Auxiliary Advanced Coastal Navigation Textbook

The U.S. Coast Guard plans to acquire 1,000 Auxiliary Advanced Coastal Navigation textbooks and study guides. The contract is intended to be awarded through negotiation with the Coast Guard Auxiliary Association under the authority of FAR 6.302, which allows for non-competitive procurement in certain circumstances. Although this notice is not a solicitation for competition, responses and proposals submitted within 45 days of the publication date (or 30 days if under an existing basic ordering agreement) will be considered in determining whether a competitive procurement is necessary. The Government reserves the right to decide whether or not to compete based on these responses. The contract is identified by solicitation number HSCGG8-07-Q-MCX077 and falls under the NAICS code 611710, related to educational services. The associated agency is the Department of Homeland Security, specifically the Headquarters Contract Operations (CG-912) office located in Washington, DC. The designated point of contact for this procurement is Baptistia L. Albino, who can be reached via email or phone as provided. The acquisition supports the Coast Guard's ongoing educational and training needs for coastal navigation.