A--Intent to sole souce under the authority of FAR 6.302-3 to FFRDC Rand Arroyo

The U.S. Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground plans to award a sole source contract to the RAND Corporation for analytical research services supporting the Army. This contract will be a Cost Plus Fixed Fee, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity type with an anticipated five-year ordering period. The action is being pursued under the authority of Other Than Full and Open Competition, specifically citing industrial mobilization and research capability exceptions outlined in federal regulations. The intention is to establish this arrangement without a formal solicitation process, reflecting the unique expertise and capabilities RAND brings to the task. The contract falls under NAICS code 541720, which pertains to research and development in the social sciences and humanities, indicating the nature of the analytical research work to be performed. The contracting office handling this action is located in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, representing the Department of Defense. The specified point of contact for this procurement is Sabrinna Cosom, who can be reached via the provided email. This contracting approach highlights the strategic reliance on RAND as a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) to fulfill specialized analytical research requirements for the Army's headquarters G-8 office.