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Justification for Interim Contract Area Studies Course Instructors

Awarded

3007264117Federal

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The Department of State, specifically the Acquisitions FSI office, has awarded a sole-source bridge contract to McColm & Company LLC to provide Area Studies course instructors for the National Foreign Affairs Training Center. This action was taken under the statutory authority of FAR 6.103-2 due to unusual and compelling urgency, ensuring there is no disruption to mission-essential operations while a competitive follow-on solicitation is being finalized. The contract is structured as a nine-month firm-fixed-price agreement under NAICS code 611430. Managed by the office in Washington, DC, with performance taking place in Virginia, the agreement serves as an interim measure to maintain instructional support. This public disclosure is provided for transparency in accordance with RFO FAR 6.301 and does not constitute a request for proposals.

General Info

McColm & Company provides Area Studies instructors for State Department training via bridge contract.

Agency

Department Of State → Acquisitions - Fsi

NAICS

611430 - Professional and Management Development Training

Place of Performance

4000, VA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

1

J&A for Other than Full and Open Competition - McColm & Company LLC

justification-and-authorization

Low

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Timeline

PhaseAwarded

PostedOct 19

Justification (J&A)

AwardedOct 20

Contract was awarded

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AgencyDepartment Of State → Acquisitions - Fsi

Contacts1 person available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of State → Acquisitions - Fsi

Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

Contacts

Alyse Girard

contact@example.gov

Full Description

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In accordance with RFO FAR 6.301, this notice serves as the mandatory
public disclosure of the Justification and Approval (J&A) for other than full
and open competition. This contract was awarded under the statutory
authority of FAR 6.103-2, "Unusual and Compelling Urgency," to prevent an
immediate disruption to mission essential operations to the Department of State, National Foreign Affairs Training Center.

A redacted copy of the approved J&A is attached to this notice in
compliance with federal public disclosure timelines. This synopsis is
posted for transparency and informational purposes only; it is not a
request for proposals, quotes, or competition.

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