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--Notice of Intent for Sole Source Award for Research Writing Services

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The Contracting Center of Excellence (CCE) plans to award a sole source contract to Dr. Elliott V. Converse to continue his work on the History of Acquisition in the Department of Defense, specifically Volume I titled "Into the Cold War 1945-1958." Dr. Converse will provide comprehensive research and writing support for the U.S. Army Center of Military History. His responsibilities include completing the historical research, writing, and revising previously drafted chapters, as well as preparing all front and back matter necessary to finalize the manuscript. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price agreement with a base period of 12 months and an option for an additional 12 months. This contract action is governed under FAR 6.302-1 and is intended as a sole source award, although the government will consider any responses or proposals received within five days of the announcement date. Interested parties may submit their interest to the point of contact, Ms. Stacy Bailey, but the government reserves the right to decide whether or not to compete the contract based on the responses. The work is associated with NAICS code 611699 and is managed by the Department of Defense at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. The intent is to ensure continuity and completion of the Defense Acquisition History project volume under expert authorship.

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Sole source contract to Dr. Converse for DoD acquisition history research and writing, 12-month base.

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611699 - All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction

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VA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Adap Spt Office
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OfficeFORT BELVOIR, VA, 22060-5116, USA
Office AddressFORT BELVOIR, VA, 22060-5116, USA
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The Contracting Center of Excellence (CCE) intends to negotiate a sole source award to continue work on the History of Acquisition in the Department of Defense, Vol. 1, Into the Cold War 1945-1958 with Dr. Elliott V. Converse, 180 South Van Dorn St., Apt. B414, Alexandria, VA 22304-4324. Dr Converse shall provide comprehensive staff support to the U.S. Army Center of Military History. This effort includes conducting historical research and writing to complete Volume I of the Defense Acquisition History project (Into the Cold War 1945-1958) and reviewing and revising existing historical chapters previously drafted for the same volume and preparing all front and back matter to complete the manuscript. This action will result in a Firm-Fixed Price contract with a period of performance of a base year of 12 months and one 12 month option year. This announcement is in accordance with FAR 6.302-1. The point of contact is Ms Stacy Bailey, Contract Specialist, +1 (555) 000-0000; e-mail:contact@example.gov. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within five days after date of publication (NLT 9 May 2008, 1:00PM EST) of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

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