B -- Analysis & Development of Naturalization Tests

Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) intends to acquire, on a sole source basis, services from K.W. Tunnell Company in order to accomplish the following: conduct studies, develop/conduct pilot tests, and provide other assistance to support the continued development of revised naturalization tests. This action is under authority of FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source will satisfy agency requirements, and will be accomplished by modification to existing task order against a GSA FSS through 7/31/05. No solicitation is available; however interested parties should notify the contract specialist listed below, within 15 days of this announcement. This is not a request for competitive proposals; however all proposals received by the date identified above will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed requirement 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. See note 22.Later this year, CIS plans to request competitive proposals for the implementation of the revised tests