NOI TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT - FY 25 AASHTO ANNUAL CONFERENCE MEETING
ID: 693JJ625Q000016Type: 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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SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

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https://sam.gov/opp/e3e309da69b64a1ebf8bfb73e33735d2/view
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    The Department of Transportation, specifically the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), intends to award a sole source contract to the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) for the FY 25 AASHTO Annual Conference Meeting scheduled for January 27 – 30, 2025. The primary objective of this procurement is to cover the registration fees for FRA/RPD employees attending the conference, which serves as a platform for discussing industry trends, providing technical assistance, and fostering relationships with stakeholders. This event is critical for the FRA to engage in outreach activities and present industry evaluations, as AASHTO is the sole sponsor of this nationwide meeting. Interested parties with the capability to meet the requirements are encouraged to express their interest to Akwasi Kankam at akwasi.kankam@dot.gov by 12:00 p.m. ET on January 24, 2025, as the government will consider responses to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted.

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    (771) 200-8245
    akwasi.kankam@dot.gov
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