J&A - Foreign Service Test Development

The Department of State, through Acquisitions - Aqm Momentum, is pursuing a sole-source bridge contract for the development and administration of the Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT) and associated selection instruments. This action, identified by solicitation number 19AQMM26C0582 and NAICS code 611710, is being awarded to the incumbent contractor, Human Resources Research Organization (HumRRO). The contract is justified under FAR 6.103-2 due to unusual and compelling urgency, aiming to prevent mission-critical lapses in testing services while the government finalizes a full and open competition for the long-term follow-on requirement. Managed out of Washington, DC, the procurement ensures the continuity of essential personnel selection processes for the Foreign Service. Primary coordination for this effort is handled by Maria Anguiano and Ashley Johnson. The bridge contract serves as a temporary measure to maintain operational stability in the testing pipeline until a permanent successor is selected through the standard competitive bidding process.