76--Books - Intent to Award Sole Source Requirement

The Center for Health Care Contracting intends to award a sole source contract to The Arbinger Institute for the procurement of Arbinger Core at Work book sets. These materials support organizational development services delivered throughout the Army Medical Department (AMEDD) at both domestic and overseas locations. The required book sets consist of three modules of the Arbinger Core at Work participant guide, as well as copies of *Leadership and Self-Deception* and *The Anatomy of Peace*.

This requirement is identified under solicitation number W81K0412R0056 and falls under NAICS code 511130 and PSC code 76. The resulting award will be an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract featuring a base performance period from September 28, 2012, through September 27, 2013, with two additional one-year option periods. While this special notice is not a request for competitive proposals, the contracting officer will consider any quotes, proposals, or capability statements received by 12:00 PM CSDT on Friday, September 28, 2012.

The primary points of contact for this action are Contract Specialist David D. Robledo and Contracting Officer Annabel Rivera. All interested contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award in accordance with federal acquisition regulations. The government maintains the right to amend this notice as necessary during the procurement process.