OU77-25-new-096 computer-based testing for the cryptographic validation program (CVP)
Ended Purchase Order Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 1333ND25PNB770197
- Awardee
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NCS Pearson, Inc. UEI HKD8ENC9F271
- Awarding agency
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National Institute of Standards and Technology
Department of Commerce
- Obligated
- $0
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Computer-Based Testing for the Cryptographic Validation Program Special Notice · 1333ND25QNB770146 · Posted Mar 20, 2025
- Contract value 0% obligated
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- $0.00 Current, with exercised options
- $86,282.24 Potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
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- Current, with exercised options
- Potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 611710 Educational Support Services
- PSC
- U099 Education/Training- Other
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Competed under SAP · 2 offers Simplified Acquisition
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Gaithersburg, MD 20899, USA
- Legislative mandates
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- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Terminate for Convenience | -$74,562 | |
| Original award | $74,562 |
About this award
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $86,282.24 firm-fixed-price purchase order contract to NCS Pearson, Inc. (doing business as Pearson VUE) to provide computer-based competency testing for the Cryptographic Validation Program (CVP). The contract has a base period of 12 months with an optional 12-month extension, and does not have a small business set-aside designation. Pearson VUE was selected as the sole source provider due to its unique capability to deliver global computer-based exams for NVLAP-accredited cryptographic testing laboratories. The contract requires Pearson VUE to publish, administer, and update a 100-question exam for testers at these laboratories across multiple countries, ensuring secure test centers, candidate authentication, and exam integrity.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 1333ND25PNB770197?
1333ND25PNB770197 was awarded to NCS Pearson, Inc. by National Institute of Standards and Technology (Department of Commerce) on July 7, 2025.
How much is contract 1333ND25PNB770197 worth?
The government has obligated $0 on 1333ND25PNB770197. Its potential value, with all options, is $86,282.
Was contract 1333ND25PNB770197 competed?
The extent of competition for 1333ND25PNB770197 was competed under sap. The government received 2 offers.
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