U--Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award to AIGC

The Bureau of Indian Affairs intends to award on an other than full and open competiton basis a contract to the American Indian Graduate Center (AIGC) in Albuquerque, New Mexico. AIGC is a national non-profit organization dedicated to assisting Indian graduate students in all fields of study. The primary focus is the disbursement of sholarship funding to qualified Native American graduate students This is accomplished through administration of the Special Higher Education Program (SHEP). AIGC has been performing this function for over thirty years. A second effort involves administration of the Loan for Service Program to eligible students. The anticipated award date is March 20, 2006. This announcement is being published on an OtherThan Full and Open Competition basis, and no solicitation will be issued as a result of this announcement. The intent of this Special Notice is for informational purposes only. A determination not to proceed with this acquisition is soley at the discretion of the government. Interested Native American entities may express interest by responding to this notice within 15 calendar days of this announcement. All inquiries must be in writing via facsimile to the Contracting Officer at (703) 390-6582/6562. Inquiries via telephone will not be accepted.