U--NOTICE OF INTENT FOR SOLE SOURCE

The Department of the Army, through the USAR Contracting Center-South, plans to award a sole source contract to PREP, Inc. for the commercial purchase of proprietary educational training materials specifically designed for the PICK a Partner program, which supports the Army Strongbonds initiative. PREP, Inc. is identified as the only responsible source capable of providing the unique training content required, which is considered proprietary and unavailable from other suppliers. This sole source acquisition aligns with FAR 6.302-1 regulations, and while it is not a request for competitive quotes, parties that believe they can fulfill the requirements may submit a capability statement within five days of the notice's publication. If no competing responses are received, the contract will be awarded without further solicitation. The contract is associated with the NAICS code 424920, corresponding to the wholesale trade of book, periodical, and newspaper wholesalers, with a small business size standard of 100 employees. This notice is strictly for informational purposes and does not represent a solicitation for bids or proposals. It serves to inform potential interested parties and provide an opportunity for submissions that might prompt competitive procurement, subject to the discretion of the Contracting Officer. For additional details, the contact information for inquiries is provided, and the place of performance is linked to the Army's office in Columbia, South Carolina.