U -- Sponsorship of Interns from HACU (Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities)

The Department of State plans to award a sole source purchase order to the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) to support its summer internship program. This participation aligns with Executive Order 13171, which promotes outreach and recruitment efforts targeting Hispanic-serving institutions, specifically referencing Section 2(g), as well as the Office of Personnel Management’s Nine-Point Plan, particularly point number 4, which encourages strategic partnerships to enhance diversity in federal employment. The announcement is not a request for proposals or quotes but instead serves as official notice of the government’s intent to award the contract without full and open competition. The contract, identified by solicitation number 1025-550099 and posted on January 26, 2005, falls under NAICS code 611710, related to educational services. The exact location of performance is unspecified, and no set-aside type is designated. Kathleen J Mejia serves as the contract specialist and point of contact for this procurement. This contracting action supports the Department of State’s commitment to diversity and inclusion through fostering internship opportunities that connect Hispanic students with federal career experiences.