OGC- Litigation Support FY 18

The United States Marshal Service (USMS) plans to award a sole source purchase order to Fortney & Scott, LLC for litigation support services under the contract titled "OGC- Litigation Support FY 18." This decision is based on market research indicating that Fortney & Scott, LLC is the only known provider capable of fulfilling the USMS's specific requirements, with no alternative sources identified. The contract is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under the Small Business Administration (SBA) guidelines, adhering to Federal Acquisition Regulation 19.5, and falls within the NAICS code 541110, which pertains to legal services. The contract is managed by the Department of Justice's ISB Procurement Division, located in Landover, Maryland, with the place of performance in Arlington, Virginia. The solicitation number is 15M10318RA4100011, and communications regarding this procurement can be directed to the point of contact, Kathryn Oravitz Weeks. The notice clarifies that this is not a solicitation for proposals or quotations, and inquiries or telephone responses will not influence the government's sole source determination. The government's discretion solely governs whether or not to compete this requirement, reflecting the specialized nature of the litigation services needed.