R -- Working Council for CIO's Membership

The Bureau of the Public Debt intends to award on a sole-source basis, a simplified acquisition to The Corporate Executive Board Company, 2000 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Ste 6000, Washington, DC, 20006-1859, for membership in the Working Council for CIO?s for the base period of 8/16/07 through 8/15/08 and an option year of 8/16/08 through 8/15/09. Membership in this organization allows BPD?s CIO and their IT staff to have access to research tools to address management challenges and best practice definitions that is inherent in the CIO?s dual role as Chief Technologist and Business Manager. Its? research addresses issues related to corporate strategy, operations and general management, and it focuses on identifying management initiatives, processes, tools, and frameworks that will allow its clients to avoid reinventing the wheel in addressing problems they share in common with their peers. This membership shapes strategic debate and accelerates tactical implementation in even the most progressive organizations. NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENT IS AVAILABLE. Public Debt will consider all affirmative responses received no later than August 9, 2007 at 2:00 P.M. EST. A request for more information or a copy of the solicitation will not be considered an affirmative response. If no affirmative response is received that clearly demonstrates the ability to meet all requirements and that is more advantageous to the Government, we will make a sole-source award to The Corporate Executive Board Company.