U -- Sole Source Notice for Harvard University

The 42nd Contracting Squadron at Maxwell Air Force Base in Alabama plans to award a sole source contract for the 2004/2005 academic year to the International Security division of the Center for Strategic and International Studies. This contract supports the NDF program, an alternate, in-resident force development program that provides intermediate or senior Force Development Developmental education credit. The program focuses on auditing, attending, and leading workshops, seminars, and courses offered by prestigious think tanks and universities in the Washington, D.C. area. The contract will be firm-fixed price, and any other business capable of providing these specific educational services is invited to respond by 3:00 PM Central Daylight Time on July 19, 2004. If no other responses are received, the contract will be awarded solely to the International Security Center for Strategic and International Studies. The point of contact for this opportunity is Anna Gillespie at the 42nd Contracting Squadron, with multiple methods to reach her, including email, phone, fax, and postal mail. This action falls under NAICS code 611310 and is conducted by the Department of Defense office at Maxwell AFB. The solicitation number associated with this action references a sole source notice involving Harvard University, suggesting relevance to high-level educational services within the force development framework. The contract aims to fulfill specialized professional military education needs through established partnerships with leading academic and policy institutions.