J&A - Foreign Service Officer Testing Administration

The Department of State, through Acquisitions Aqm Momentum, is pursuing a bridge contract with the incumbent provider, NCS Pearson, Inc. (PearsonVUE), for the administration of Foreign Service Officer testing. This action, identified by solicitation number 19AQMM26C0623 under NAICS code 541910, is being conducted as a justification for other than full and open competition to ensure urgent mission continuity. The bridge contract is necessary to maintain critical testing programs following a previous extension that ran through June 9, 2026. The procurement is authorized under 41 USC 3304 and FAR 6.103-2, citing that the incumbent is uniquely qualified to provide these services during this interim period. This limited action serves as a temporary measure to prevent service interruptions while the agency completes the planning and execution of a full and open follow-on competition. The contract is managed out of Washington, DC, with primary coordination handled by Maria Anguiano and Ashley Johnson.