Contract Performance Support & Analytics (CPSA) - Notice of Intent to Sole Source
ID: 19AQMM24R0208Type: Presolicitation
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STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUMWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

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Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611)

PSC

SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: CONTRACT/PROCUREMENT/ACQUISITION SUPPORT (R707)

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https://sam.gov/opp/2e97bac784e64e718f33dc1bca51e096/view
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    The Department of State's Bureau of Administration, Office of Acquisition Management, intends to award a sole-source contract to Potomac Wave Consulting, Inc. for essential professional management and support services. The contract, governed by FAR 12 and 13 procedures, aims to benefit the Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Countermeasures Directorate.

    This procurement plans to establish a follow-on contract for analytical support and Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) services, with a labor-hour-based structure. The total estimated value is $4,900,000, including one base year and four optional years.

    The Performance Work Statement 07262024 outlines the key tasks and requirements, emphasizing analytical and management support. The statement emphasizes the importance of independent verification and validation.

    Eligibility to bid on this contract extends to all responsible sources. Although the department intends to sole-source to Potomac Wave Consulting, Inc., submissions from other parties will be considered. All applications must be sent to the primary and secondary contact emails by the deadline, 11:59 pm ET on August 15, 2024.

    The selection process will evaluate applications based on their ability to meet the requirements outlined in the Performance Work Statement. The department will only consider applications submitted before the deadline, and any costs incurred in the application process are the responsibility of the applicant.

    For further clarification or questions, interested parties can contact Richard Crum or Greg Moore via email. Both contacts are available for inquiries related to this opportunity.

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