Sole Source - Student Interns

The FISC Norfolk Contracting Department at the Groton CT Office plans to issue a sole source purchase order to Lasell College for the provision of student interns to support the Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility. This procurement will be conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures and will not be open for full and open competition, as authorized under FAR 6.302-1. The government anticipates awarding the contract on May 16, 2008. The notice specifies that it is not a solicitation for offers and that the government retains full discretion regarding whether or not to compete the procurement based on responses received. The contract relates to a service categorized under the NAICS code 611310, which pertains to colleges, universities, and professional schools, aligning with Lasell College’s role in supplying student interns. Details such as the specific place of performance and point of contact were not provided. The action supports the Navy's need for specialized student participation in research activities at the Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility, emphasizing the sole source nature and the streamlined acquisition process for this particular arrangement.