The U. S. Department of Commerce, Commercial Law Development Program intends to negotiate with the University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburg, PA on a sole source basis, under the authority of 41 U. S. C. 253 ( c ) ( 1 )., only one responsible source. It is believed that only this entity can satisfy the agency requirement to provide support services designed to assist the University of Bahrain College of Law in establishing a program of participation in the Willem C. Vis International Arbitration Moot competition which culminates with a competition in Vienna, Austria, each spring, and in creating a regional moot program for law faculties from the Gulf region hosted by the University of Bahrain. The work will be performed at the Contractor's home institution, in Bahrain, and in Vienna, Austria. This procurement is being conducted per FAR 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures (NTE$100K) NAICS code 611310. Interested persons may identify their interest and must demonstrate their capability in order to be considered for the opportunity. Anticipated award date is September 07, 2007. This is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation is available. Firms that believe they can provide the services required are encouraged to identify themselves and provide written notification to the contracting officer within 10 days from the date of this synopsis. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed action based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquires may be sent to Wendy Clare by e-mail at [email protected]

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