Support & Funds Transfers for the Office of International Programs

The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) in Washington, DC, awarded a sole source fixed-price one-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to support the continued operations of the Office of International Programs. Issued under solicitation number AG-3187-S-12-0036, the contract covers research and development services classified under NAICS code 541712 and PSC code A. The scope includes funding and administration for overseas offices, professional support, and mission-related wire transfers as part of interagency agreements for international humanitarian assistance, diplomatic assistance, and environmental initiatives.

The award was made under the authority of FAR subpart 6.302-1 due to the previous contract reaching its maximum capacity during its third option year. This one-year bridge contract ensures that international objectives and operations remain active while a competitive agreement is established. The agency expects a competitive action to be available on or before September 2012 to provide sufficient time for the completion of necessary domestic and international agreements. Published on March 27, 2012, this notice identifies Cassandra Carey as the primary point of contact for the requirement.