Intent to Sole Source - American University
ID: 693JJ625Q000018Type: Special Notice
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TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINWASHINGTON, DC, 20590, USA

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Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

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https://sam.gov/opp/fec4ed58ca9b47b59000e8d9863bdb79/view
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    The Department of Transportation, specifically the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), intends to award a sole source contract to American University for the provision of training space in the Aspiring Leaders Development Program for five FRA employees. This procurement, valued at $37,600, is based on a partnership between the Department of Transportation and American University, which ensures uniformity in course delivery across various DOT modes and offers volume discounts, making American University the only viable provider for this requirement. Interested parties who believe they can fulfill the requirements are invited to submit a statement of capabilities by 8:00 a.m. EST on February 18, 2025, to KeriAnne Gallagher at kerianne.gallagher@dot.gov.

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