The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) intends to contract using other than full and open competition for up to four (4) one (1) week long Advanced Passenger Screening Canine (APSC) Courses to be held at Auburn University. Accordingly, the TSA intends to award a contract to: Auburn University, 107 Samford Hall, Auburn, AL 36849.

This contract will address the requirements of the Canine Training Center, located in San Antonio, TX. The APSC courses will be led by subject matter experts for veterinarian education and advanced development of passenger screening canines (PSC) under the Vapor Wake ™ technology. These subject matter experts within Auburn's Canine Performance Science (CPS) Program will act as instructors to provide canine training and operational proficiency training for PSCs in non-conventional locations with emphasis on situational awareness.

The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Interested vendors who may wish to seek subcontracting opportunities should contact the above named company directly.