NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT
ID: OS2024S3XK0019Type: Special Notice
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TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFOFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

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Other Management Consulting Services (541618)

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https://sam.gov/opp/e83137a606c741daa0d353dc78e83223/view
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    The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) intends to award a sole-source contract to Verité, Inc. for consulting services related to human trafficking, forced labor, and the transportation sector.

    The contract's purpose is to adapt and develop due diligence and risk management tools to help prevent and combat human trafficking in supply chains across the transportation sector. This includes project management, needs assessment, stakeholder convenings, reporting, and technical assistance.

    Verité, Inc. has proprietary knowledge of the existing Responsible Sourcing Tool (RST) and is the only vendor capable of fulfilling USDOT's specific needs, making a sole-source contract efficient and cost-effective. The contract will have a 12-month period of performance, with a potential six-month no-cost extension.

    To express interest, eligible vendors must submit a capability statement by the deadline provided in the notice. USDOT will then evaluate the responses and decide whether to proceed with the intended sole-source award or explore competitive options.

    For more information, contact Melinda Riddick or Gregory Cate from the USDOT.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Melinda Riddick
    (202) 366-7058
    (202) 366-9848
    Melinda.Riddick@dot.gov
    Gregory Cate
    (202) 366-2830
    Gregory.Cate@dot.gov
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