08 - Notice of Intent - Sole-Source - NAS IDIQ - 04-22-2021.pdf

Solicitation No. 89233121RNA000110

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Notice of Intent to Sole-Source

The U.S Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Albuquerque Complex intends to award a sole source Cost (No-Fee) Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity contract under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, 41 U.S.C 3304(a)(1) - “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements”, to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), 500 Fifth Street NW, Washington D.C., 20001-2736. The applicable NAICS code is 541690 – Other Scientific and Technical, with a size standard of $16.5 million. This procurement will be conducted under the authority of FAR Part 15 procedures.

The Contractor will be performing duties to include: Informing NNSA and DOE of relevant scientific and technical data and related views of experts regarding NNSA & DOE research and programmatic activities; applying the judgments of the science and engineering fields to public policy; contribute to the vitality and productivity of the NNSA’s & DOE’s scientific enterprise, and its respective extended research and development communities. The NAS’ unique qualification is its ability to provide independent scientific, technical, advisory, and engineering advice of unparalleled objectivity with the highest quality that possesses an inherent degree of public acceptability. Under this contract, the NAS may, as requested, examine, experiment, and/or report upon any subject of science or engineering relative to the NNSA or DOE missions, programs, and relevant activities.

The USDOE/NNSA intends on awarding an Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) Cost-Reimbursement (No-Fee) type contract with a 5-year period-of-performance. The anticipated period-of-performance for this 5-year effort is September 23, 2021 to September 22, 2026. The total estimated value for the 5-year effort is $30,000,000.00. The NNSA is awarding this effort utilizing the exemption to competition justification outlined in FAR Subpart 6.302- 1(a)(2). Additionally, the NNSA will utilize the authority granted to the Department of Energy under Executive Order No. 12832, which specifically provides that non-competitive procedures may be used to contract with the NAS; specifically:

“When a department or agency of the executive branch of the Government determines that the Academy, because of its unique qualifications, is the only source that can provide the measure of expertise, independence, objectivity, and audience acceptance necessary to meet the department’s or agency’s program requirements, acquisition of services by the Academy may be obtained on a non-competitive basis if otherwise in accordance with applicable law and regulations.”

This is a NOTICE OF INTENT and no solicitation is currently available for requirement. This

NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES OR A SOLICITATION

FOR OFFERS; however, if any firm believes that the NNSA should not pursue a sole-source contract with the National Academy of Sciences, or if it believes it can perform the requirements as described above and within the attached “draft” Performance Work Statement”, that firm may contact the procuring agency in writing with supporting evidence (capability statement only with corresponding pricing information (if applicable)) that demonstrates in detail the ability to perform the requirements. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the

Solicitation No. 89233121RNA000110

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Government not to compete the proposed procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. NNSA will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice. This notice in no way obligates the Government to award any contract.

Responses or questions relative to this action shall be emailed to Larry.Veltman@nnsa.doe.gov, Attn: Larry P. Veltman, NNSA Contracting Officer, no later than 15 calendar days upon the posting date of this Notice of Intent.

mailto:Larry.Veltman@nnsa.doe.gov