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and insights applied in near-term 

operational situations. 

To meet this need, the Department 

seeks to establish and sponsor one 

FFRDC under the authority of 48 CFR 

35.017. 

FFRDC Focus Areas 

The FFRDC will be available to 

provide a wide range of support 

including, but not limited to the 

activities listed below: 

• Diplomatic Innovation and 

Modernization (DIM) 

The purpose of the DIM is to 

strengthen global engagement and 

humanitarian outcomes by pioneering 

research and development initiatives 

that address emerging threats and foster 

international cooperation. 

• Global CyberTech Solutions (GCS) 

The purpose of the GCS is to enhance 

global stability through cutting edge 

research and development in IT, cyber 

defense, systems engineering, and data 

analytics. 

• Global Operations and Acquisitions 

(GOA) 

The purpose of the GOA is to advance 

diplomatic effectiveness through 

collaborative and cutting-edge 

acquisition methodologies and tools, 

and data assessments of broad scale 

Departments needs, international 

cooperation, and innovative operational 

practices. 

The FFRDC will partner with the 

Department of State in the design and 

pursuit of mission goals; provide rapid 

responsiveness to changing 

requirements for personnel in all 

aspects of strategic, technical and 

program management; recognize 

Government objectives as its own 

objectives; partner in pursuit of 

excellence in public service; and allow 

for use of the FFRDC by non-sponsors. 

The Department is publishing this 

notice in accordance with 48 CFR 

5.205(b) of the Federal Acquisition 

Regulations (FAR). 

Planned Request for Information/ 

Sources Sought Notice 

Based on public comments from the 

first three notices, the Department has 

issued a Request for Information/ 

Sources Sought notice via SAM.gov. 

That notice along with all response 

instructions can be found at the 

following link: https://SAM.gov/opp/ 

1550c30441fc4879a3b6b5bbbca729f0/ 

view. 

Public Comments 

During the comment period from May 

17–August 15, 2024, the Department 

submitted three notices for publication, 

which were subsequently posted; 

however, due to the publishing delay for 

the third notice, the Department is 

publishing this supplemental notice to 

address comments received between 

August 9 and August 15, 2024. 

The Department received seventeen 

(17) comments during this portion of the 

public comment period. Three (3) 

comments were received via the Federal 

Register public comment function 

without content or without context for 

the information received. The remaining 

comments have been addressed as 

described below: 

Eleven (11) comments expressed 

interest in submitting responses, 

capabilities, or eventually proposals for 

the FFRDCs. The Department 

appreciates the interest from industry 

and looks forward to these 

organizations’ responses to the Sources 

Sought Notice. 

Two (2) comments voiced concerns 

about the scope and clarity of the focus 

areas. The Federal Register notices 

included a high-level list of focus areas. 

The detailed list of functional areas is 

fully presented in the Draft Scope of 

Services document attached to the 

Sources Sought Notice. This should 

provide insight into the full scope of the 

FFRDC program. The Department is 

conducting market research internally 

and externally to continue to solidify 

the final scope of the FFRDC to ensure 

the most effective FFRDC support. 

Six (6) of the commenters provided 

feedback on the focus areas listed in the 

previous notices. The Department 

appreciates this thoughtful input, and 

the draft Scope of Services document 

attached to the Sources Sought Notice 

reflects the Department’s consideration 

of these suggestions. The Department 

will continue to analyze this feedback 

with other market research information 

to ensure the most precise and accurate 

FFRDC scope definition prior to formal 

solicitation. 

The Department also received six (6) 

responses that provided input on the 

FFRDC structure in areas such as 

procurement considerations, number of 

centers, sponsoring bureaus, and 

governance processes. The Department 

will continue to evaluate this feedback 

to determine internally the ideal 

processes to govern the FFRDC. 

Michael W. Derrios, 

Deputy Assistant Secretary for Acquisition 

& Senior Procurement Executive, U.S. 

Department of State. 

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DEPARTMENT OF STATE 

[Public Notice: 12538] 

Notice of Renewal of Advisory 

Committee Charter 

AGENCY: Department of State. 

ACTION: Charter renewal. 

SUMMARY: The Department of State has 

renewed the Charter of the U.S. National 

Commission for the United Nations 

Educational, Scientific, and Cultural 

Organization (UNESCO). 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul 

Mungai, U.S. Department of State, 

Telephone: (202) 663–2407; email: 

MungaiP@state.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The U.S. 

National Commission for UNESCO, 

which operates pursuant to 22 U.S. 

Code 287o and the requirements of the 

Federal Advisory Committee Act 

(FACA), is a Federal Advisory 

Committee that provides 

recommendations to the U.S. 

Department of State. 

The Commission’s recommendations 

relate to the formulation and 

implementation of U.S. policy towards 

UNESCO on matters of education, 

science, culture, and communication 

and information. Also, the Commission 

functions as a liaison with 

organizations, institutions, and 

individuals in the United States 

interested in the work of UNESCO. 

The Commission is comprised of 

representatives of American 

organizations and institutions which 

have an interest in education, science, 

communications and culture, including 

professional associations, educational 

institutions, and non-governmental 

organizations (NGOs), as well as 

representatives of federal, state and 

local governments, and at-large 

individuals. The Commission meets to 

provide information on UNESCO related 

topics and make recommendations. 

Kevin E. Bryant, 

Deputy Director, Office of Directives 

Management, Department of State. 

[FR Doc. 2024–20914 Filed 9–13–24; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4710–19–P 

DEPARTMENT OF STATE 

[Public Notice: 12535] 

Notice of Determinations; Culturally 

Significant Objects Being Imported for 

Exhibition—Determinations: ‘‘The Time 

is Always Now: Artists Reframe the 

Black Figure’’ Exhibition 

SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given of the 

following determinations: I hereby 


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