U -- Interships from Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation plans to issue a sole source purchase order to the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) to participate in its summer internship program. This action aligns with Executive Order 13171, particularly Section 2(g), and the Office of Personnel Management's Nine-Point Plan, specifically point #4, emphasizing targeted recruitment and outreach efforts. The agency is not seeking proposals or quotes but is instead providing notice of its intent to award the contract without full and open competition. Interested and technically qualified vendors have the opportunity to submit their qualifications electronically by April 13, 2006, 1:30 p.m. The contract, designated under solicitation number RQ-44-06-000053 and associated with NAICS code 611710, supports the agency’s objective to enhance diversity and inclusion through the internship program facilitated by HACU. This procurement serves as a specialized collaboration to promote educational and professional development opportunities for Hispanic college students.