Financial Analysis, Tracking, Training and Consultation Support

The U. S. Department of Education (ED), Office of the Secretary (OS), intends to make a sole source award to obtain expert services to obtain tracking and reconciliation of budgetary accounts; resolving problems with commitments, obligations and expenditure transactions; monitoring and reconciling travel accounts for the Office of the Secretary, White House Initiative Offices and Advisory Councils using the Department's E2 Travel Solutions Travel Manager system; maintaining and enhancing the system for tracking expenditures throughout fiscal year 2014 and providing training to Executive Management Staff employees in using the enhanced system, including continued training on entering and modifying data and producing reports; and developing detailed as well as summary reports appropriate for Chief of Staff and other senior officials. Knowledge of the agency's EDCAPS Financial System and E2 Travel Solutions Travel Manager programs is required. The sole source award will be made to: A. Marty Beyer 11836 Ramble Drive Owings Mills, MD 20736 Mrs. Beyer is a budget expert recognized in OS for her historical knowledge and expertise in OS's budget. Through previous experience with the Department, she was responsible for the development and monitoring of the budget. She has extensive knowledge of the needs of the organization in terms of reports and data. Mrs. Beyer has worked closely with the Office of the Chief financial Officer (OCFO) on issues such as accounting record adjustments, interagency agreements, resolution of problems with obligations and expenditures, etc. The combination of her expertise, extensive background and comprehensive experience equip Mrs.Beyer with unique qualifications. Mrs. Beyer possesses knowledge of the agency's EDCAPS Financial System and E2 Travel Solutions Travel Manager program, which is imperative to the Executive Management Staff's accurate and complete Budget management. The proposed action is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b). Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement on or before the response date stated in this notice. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. All responsible vendors may submit a quote, which, if received by the closing date, will be considered by ED. Quotes will be evaluated based on price, capabilities, and past performance. The period of performance for services will be October 30, through September 30, 2014, pending availability of fiscal year 2014 funds.