Q--Intent to Sole Source for Medical Consultnat Subject Matter Expert

The Department of Homeland Security's Office of Procurement Operations plans to negotiate a sole source purchase order with Ronald Shansky to provide subject matter expert consulting services, specifically to assist in investigations of medical conditions across various detention facilities. This contract includes a base year with the possibility of four additional one-year option periods. While this notice is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, any written responses detailing capabilities or specifications received within three days of the notice's publication will be reviewed and may influence the government's decision on whether a competitive procurement is feasible, a determination that rests solely with the government. Interested parties must submit responses to the Contracting Officer by 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on September 27, 2007. The contracting official to contact is Frank A. Rumph, reachable via phone or email. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 621399 and is managed through the Contract Administration Services Division located in Washington, DC. The contract aims to leverage specialized expertise to support DHS’s oversight and investigative priorities involving detainee medical conditions.