Lumerical Bronze Package License
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE This requirement is conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b). This is a notice of intent to negotiate a sole source procurement only and is not a request for competitive quotations. However, contractors who want to challenge this sole source must submit an interest letter, as well as a capabilities statement that demonstrates their ability to offer this requirement. The information must demonstrate your organizations' ability to provide the product(s) or service(s) as described within this notice, as well as the associated Specifications Document. All interested organizations must respond to this Special Notice by February 14, 06:30 P.M., Mountain Time, email directly to MeeLondrell Lumpkin, Contracting Officer, at meelondrell.lumpkin@nist.gov, email subject header must include NB686060-19-00662. Responses received will be evaluated, however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this special notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. NIST shall not reimburse for any cost(s) connected with providing the capability information. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), intends to negotiate on a sole-source basis under the authority of FAR 13.106-1 (b) with Lumerical Computational Solutions, Inc. The contractor shall provide software packages from Lumerical Computational Solutions, Inc. See attached for Specifications. License shall be delivered electronically. The contractor shall provide software updates and support via email or telephone. The requirement is assigned a NAICS code of 511210, with a size standard of $38.5M. NB686060-19-00662 Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology
2/13/19, 8:14 PM Lumerical Bronze Package License
SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICEThe National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) seeks information on vendors that are capable of providing Lumerical Bronze Package License as described in the specifications. The purpose of this notice is to identify organizations capable of providing the necessary item and meeting the minimum contractor qualifications. This announcement is not a Request for Proposals or Quotes (RFP/RFQ) and does not commit the Government to award a contract now or in the future. The information contained in this sources sought notice is only and as such, is subject to change prior to issuance of a solicitation. No solicitation is available at this time. After results of this market research are obtained and analyzed, NIST may conduct a competitive or non-competitive procurement and subsequently award a contract. NIST will use the results of this sources sought notice to determine whether to proceed on a sole source basis or competitively if it is determined that other vendors could potentially meet NIST's needs. This requirement is assigned a NAICS code of 511210 with a small business size standard of $38.5M. Interested business organizations that believe they are capable of meeting the requirement should submit electronic copies of their capability statement. Please limit responses to four (4) pages or less. Responses should include the following information: 1. Name of the company that will provide the product. 2. Name of the company that will manufacture the product. 3. Spec sheets and examples of products that meet the specifications. 4. Typical lead time to deliver the product after receipt of order. 5. Any other relevant information that is not listed above which the Government should consider in developing its minimum specifications and finalizing its market research. Any proprietary information should be so marked. The written capability statement should be received by the Contracting Officer, MeeLondrell Lumpkin via email at meelondrell.lumpkin@nist.gov no later than 9:00 a.m. MST Friday, 2/15/19. The capability statement shall identify the business status of the organization. NB686060-19-00662 Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology
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