U--Program and management support for the Servicemen Opportunity College (SOC) Program

The NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Philadelphia plans to award a sole source contract to the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for program and management support for the Servicemen Opportunity College (SOC) Program, which supports the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES). This procurement will be conducted without full and open competition under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1. Although this notice signals an intent to proceed on a sole source basis, the government invites interested parties to express interest and demonstrate capability within fifteen days of the notice publication, primarily to determine whether a competitive award is warranted, though the government retains full discretion to proceed without competition. The solicitation, identified by number N3569720131024, is categorized under an 8(a) competed set-aside and is related to NAICS code 611710. The government clarifies that information submitted in response to this notice will not be compensated and will be used solely to assess whether a competitive procurement should be pursued. Details on the place of performance and point of contact are not provided. This streamlined approach reflects the government’s intent to efficiently secure support services for the SOC Program, ensuring continuity in educational opportunities for servicemembers.