Notice of Intent -Brand Name Gartner Inc.
ID: 91003124R0018Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OFEDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL STUDENT AIDWASHINGTON, DC, 20002, USA

NAICS

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS (R497)

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https://sam.gov/opp/b6d8b8f036d04aaaa9e38873d950fab7/view
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    The Department of Education's Federal Student Aid (FSA) is seeking to award a Sole Source fixed-price Task Order to Gartner, Inc. for the provision of subscriptions and licenses essential for IT analysis and consulting services. This procurement aims to ensure continuous access to critical IT research and resources that support FSA's significant IT projects, valued at approximately $732 million, and is justified under FAR 16.5 due to Gartner's unique capabilities. The contract period is set from September 30, 2024, to September 29, 2025, with an option for an additional year, and interested parties must submit evidence of their capability to provide similar services by September 20, 2024, to Alicia Butler at alicia.butler@ed.gov. The estimated cost for the base year is $454,613, with a total potential value of $918,003 for the option year.

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    Alicia Butler
    (202) 377-4415
    alicia.butler@ed.gov
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    9-17-2024_JUSTIFICATION FOR AN EXCEPTION TO FAIR OPPORTUNITY-Gartner redacted.pdf
    The Federal Student Aid (FSA) of the U.S. Department of Education seeks a non-competitive contract with Gartner, Inc. for subscriptions and licenses to support IT analysis and consulting services from September 2024 to September 2026. This acquisition, transitioning from the previous contract, aims to provide continuous access to essential IT research on enterprise architecture, technology selection, and implementation, thereby maintaining support for FSA’s significant IT projects valued at $732 million. The estimated cost for the base year is $454,613, with an option for an additional year totaling $918,003. This justification cites FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) for the lack of competition, asserting that Gartner's unique capabilities and extensive research resources are critical for FSA’s mission. The document compares Gartner with competitors, showing its superior offerings in terms of analyst expertise and resources. Efforts to confirm sole-source status will include a notice on Sam.gov, and the program office is committed to exploring future competition in the evolving market. The justification concludes with certifications affirming its accuracy and completeness.
    Notice of Intent -Gartner 2024 9-20.pdf
    The Federal Student Aid (FSA) is initiating a Sole Source justification to secure a fixed-price non-competitive Task Order with Gartner, Inc. for the transfer of subscriptions and licenses, utilizing FEDLINK Contract #LCFDL24D0001. This procurement aligns with the FAR 16.5 guidelines and is classified under NAICS 541611 for Administrative Management and Consulting Services. The rationale states that Gartner is the only source capable of fulfilling FSA's specialized needs for memberships and research in areas pertinent to IT leadership. The performance period spans from September 30, 2024, to September 29, 2025, with one optional year. While this notice does not solicit bids, other potential offerors who can supply comparable offerings are encouraged to provide supporting evidence by September 20, 2024, for consideration. Responses should be submitted via email to a specified contact. The announcement clarifies that the government is not obliged to award the contract or fund this requirement and that contractors must be registered with the SAM system. This document highlights the process of a sole-source procurement within the federal grant framework, underscoring the necessity for specificity in service requirements for government agencies.
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