R--Review and Assesment Services

The contract involves awarding a sole-source agreement to the National Academy of Public Administration in Washington, D.C., to conduct a review and assessment of the USDA Forest Service’s competitive sourcing decision related to IT infrastructure services. The Forest Service plans to negotiate directly with this single entity under the authority of FAR 6.302, which allows noncompetitive procurement when justified. Although this notice invites interested parties to express their interest or capability, it is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, and the decision to proceed without competition rests solely with the Forest Service. This contract action, titled "Review and Assessment Services," is associated with solicitation number CRC-WO-1 and falls under the NAICS code 541990, designating it as a professional, scientific, and technical services contract. The Umatilla National Forest office, part of the Department of Agriculture and located in Pendleton, Oregon, is the contracting agency. Responses to this notice will primarily be considered to determine whether further competition is necessary, but the Forest Service retains discretion in making that call.