99--National Institute Metalworking Skills unlimited registration and testing for US Army Ordnance School cadre, instructiors, and students.

The Mission and Installation Contracting Command at Fort Lee, Virginia, plans to award a sole source contract to the National Institute Metalworking Skills Inc. This contract covers the provision of curriculum and credentialing standards that will serve as the foundational performance measures for all machinist training under the 91E10/2161 Allied Trades Specialist Course at the US Army Ordnance School. The agreement includes an allowance for immediate and unlimited access to registration and testing services for the school's cadre, instructors, and students. It is being awarded in accordance with relevant federal acquisition regulations and statutory authority, specifically under 10 USC 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302, without competition. This is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, and no contract will be awarded based on offers responding to a formal solicitation. The government retains full discretion not to pursue competition, and the award will comply with the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996. Interested firms with the capability to meet the requirement were invited to demonstrate their qualifications by a specified deadline in 2012, but lack of affirmative response would result in award without further notice. The contract falls under the NAICS code 611513, denoting educational services, and is overseen by the Department of Defense at Fort Lee. This arrangement ensures standardized machinist training accredited by a recognized industry body tailored specifically for military allied trades training.