--Research to be conducted by Dr. Linda K. Trevino, Distinguished Professor of Organizational Behavior and Ethics, Pennsylvania State University

The United States Military Academy intends to award a sole source purchase order to Dr. Linda Trevino, Distinguished Professor of Organizational Behavior and Ethics at Pennsylvania State University, for research involving a proprietary database she owns. The award amount is estimated at $15,000, and the procurement is justified under statutory authority allowing for non-competitive awards when only one responsible source exists that can meet the agency’s requirements. The relevant NAICS code for this contract is 541720, which corresponds to research and development in the social sciences and humanities, with a size standard of $7 million. This contract notice clarifies that it is not a solicitation or request for quotations and no competitive process will be conducted. The research will take place under the Department of Defense agency office at West Point, NY, reflecting a direct collaboration leveraging Dr. Trevino’s unique expertise and proprietary resources. The shortened response period of three days rather than the standard 45 days is noted, underscoring the urgency and sole-source nature of the award.