U -- USDOT Research & Special Programs Administration (RSPA) Intent to Award

U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA), Office of Contracts and Procurement (DMA-30), Room 7104, 400 Seventh Street S.W., Washington, DC 20590, intends to negotiate a sole source simplified acquisition with KnowledgeNet for Project Management Professional Training and Certification and IT Training, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). OMB requires that all project managers overseeing Exhibit 300 major applications/projects are certified/trained in project management principals and methodologies from an accredited institution. RSPA procured seats of Project Management training in FY03 from KnowledgeNet and RSPA seeks to add additional training seats to ensure consistency in the training received during FY03 and FY04. RSPA must ensure that all project managers receive the same curriculum and training for reporting to OMB and on the Departmental score card.