U -- PSC Memebership

The U.S. Bureau of Customs and Border Protection plans to award a $30,000 modification to an existing sole-source contract with the Corporate Executive Board of Washington, DC, to complete an annual membership to the Procurement Strategy Council. The original order, valued at $15,000, covered four months of membership at $3,750 per month, and this modification will provide funding for the remaining months to fulfill the full year of membership. This membership grants CBP access to research, individual member services, and information on various contracting topics relevant to the procurement community. This procurement is conducted as a commercial item under FAR Part 12, and the sole-source award is authorized under FAR clauses 13.106-1(b)(1) and 6.302-1, indicating that competition is not required due to the nature of the service. The contract supports the Department of Homeland Security through the FLETC Glynco Procurement Office located in Brunswick, Georgia. Key contacts for this contract include the Contracting Officer Sharon E. Lim and Contract Specialist Caroline R. Manning. The synopsis is published for informational purposes and does not solicit competitive proposals.