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INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE W81GNN6319N065 This is a NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT using the simplified acquisition procedures of FAR Part 13 to procure a 24-hour graduate level course on Syria by the HQ USAINSCOM, Directorate of Contracting, ATTN: IAPC-DOC, 8825 Beulah Street, F ort Belvoir, VA 22060-5246. The Govt intends to award a sole source contract for the above educational services to the firm of Izady, Michael, 157 W. 79th St. Apt #5B, New York, New York, 10024-6417. The course will provide detailed information on Syrian h istory, demographics, culture, government structure, military and foreign policy to support the Army Directed Studies Office. The course will also cover military and political groups currently working with and against the U.S. Coalition in Syria to include their goals, decision-making methodology, methods of recruitment, terrorist cell operations attack site selection, reconnaissance, weapons tactics (techniques and procedures), cultural identity, intelligence activities, and challenges for the future. The Proposed contract action is for services for which the Government intends to solicit only one source. Under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency requirements. DURATION: Delivery of the course shall be no later than 20 December 2006 thru 22 December 2006. All quotations received within 10 days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed purchase order/contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. For specif ic questions, please contact Mr. Bruce R. Bethers, Senior Contract Specialist, contact@example.gov or phone +1 (555) 000-0000 or Mr. Lawrence C. Carter, Contracting Officer, contact@example.gov or +1 (555) 000-0000. Interested persons may identify th eir interest and capability to respond to the requirement not later than 10:00AM, 10 December 2006.