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ID: 693JK419F980014Type: Justification
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TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFOFFICE OF THE SECRETARY693JK4 OSTWASHINGTON, DC, 20590, USA

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SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT (R408)
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    The Department of Transportation, specifically the Office of the Secretary, is seeking to modify an existing contract to continue essential program management and support services. This modification is justified for other than full and open competition, indicating the specialized nature of the services required. The work will take place in Washington, DC, and is crucial for maintaining ongoing operations within the department. Interested parties can reach out to Antoinette Smith at antoinette.smith@dot.gov or by phone at 202-366-0742 for further details regarding this opportunity.

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    The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) plans to award a sole-source contract modification to the National Academies of Science (NAS) for the continuation and expansion of a research clearinghouse for the University Transportation Centers Program, based on their unique qualifications and expertise in managing extensive transportation research databases. The contract will align with statutory authority permitting such an action under 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) due to NAS being the only responsible source capable of fulfilling the requirements, while a synopsis will be published to solicit any other interests. All NAS proposals will undergo a cost analysis to ensure fair pricing, and potential barriers to competition have been assessed with no current impediments identified.
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