U -- Other Transaction Training

The Department of Homeland Security's Office of Procurement Operations plans to negotiate a sole source purchase order with the Logistics Management Institute for specialized Other Transaction training tailored to DHS needs. The contract covers a one-year base period with four additional one-year option periods available. This notice serves as an intent to negotiate rather than a solicitation for competitive proposals, and interested parties were required to respond by March 10, 2008. The contract is identified under solicitation number RUPO-08-00044 and falls under the NAICS code 611710, which pertains to educational services. The contracting office responsible for this procurement is the Contract Administration Services Division within DHS, located in Washington, D.C. The point of contact for inquiries is E. Darlene Bullock, reachable by phone or email. While the notice does not specify a physical location for performance, it emphasizes that the training services will be DHS-specific and managed through a sole source agreement, underscoring the tailored and specialized nature of the training.