Opportunity
SAM #WHS-2121-JA
Sole Source Assessment of SkillBridge Program by National Academy of Public Administration
Buyer
Washington Headquarters Services (WHS)
Posted
July 30, 2026
Identifier
WHS-2121-JA
NAICS
541720, 541611
This opportunity is a sole source procurement for an independent assessment of the SkillBridge Program by the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA), commissioned by Washington Headquarters Services (WHS). - Sole source justification is based on NAPA's Congressional charter, neutrality, and unique expertise - NAPA will conduct a comprehensive, evidence-based evaluation of the SkillBridge Program - Assessment includes program effectiveness, participant outcomes, implementation, and coordination with tuition assistance and credentialing pathways - Identification of barriers, opportunities, and recommendations for improvement and outcome measurement - Contract is a firm-fixed price task order under GSA MAS - Period of performance is 12 months from award date - No specific product line items; primary service is the SkillBridge Program Assessment - No competing OEMs or products listed due to sole source justification - Estimated contract value likely in the low to mid six figures, based on scope and typical NAPA studies
Description
In accordance with GSAM/R 538.7104-3(b)(1)(v), “A sole source or limited-sources justification for a Federal Supply Schedule order is permitted when a law expressly authorizes or requires that the purchase be made from a specified source". See the attachment for more details.