U -- Notice of Intent

The Department of State’s Office of Acquisitions plans to award a sole source extension of four months to International Training Inc. (ITI) for Surveillance Detection Training, utilizing ITI’s GSA Schedule GS07F0255J. This extension is made under Commercial Items, FAR Part 12, serving as a bridge while the Department completes the competitive acquisition process for proposals received in response to a solicitation that closed on October 13, 2005. This action is not a request for competitive proposals and is intended strictly to maintain continuity until a competitive award is finalized. The notice specifies that inquiries regarding this sole source extension will only be accepted via email and must be submitted by October 24, 2005. Veronique O. Clark, Contract Specialist, is the designated point of contact for inquiries, with James J. Clanton also listed as a Contract Specialist. The contract is associated with the NAICS code 611699, indicating its relevance to educational services or training. The agency is proceeding with this sole source extension to ensure uninterrupted training services while finalizing the competitive procurement process.