Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) intends to negotiate a sole-source Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract to Prevention Research Institute, Inc., to provide online evidence-based substance abuse prevention training course(s). These courses are modeled after and listed in the National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices in substance abuse, focusing primarily on alcohol.  USCG will award this contract to Prevention Research Institute, 841 Corporate Drive, Lexington, KY 40503, in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 13.501, "Special Documentation Requirements."  The sole-source authority is 10 United States Code (USC) 2304(c)(1), supplies/services required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible sources and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

While market research has indicated that this acquisition can be sole-sourced, USCG is offering other potentially capable Offerors the opportunity to respond if they can meet the same requirements.

This is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation is available.  All interested sources must respond in writing with clear and convincing evidence to support their ability to provide timely and effective services within seven (7) days of this publication.

If USCG does not receive any responses to this notice by 2:00 PM, Eastern Time (ET), on Thursday, January 18, 2024, USCG will proceed with the award to Prevention Research Institute.  A determination by USCG not to compete this action based on responses received is solely within the discretion of USCG. Any questions regarding this acquisition should be direct to Temekka Ellis at Temekka.s.ellis@uscg.mil.