NSF UNITE BPA Industry Day Form.pdf

UNITE BPA - Industry Day – Interested Vendors

Dear Small Businesses/ Other than Small (Large) Businesses, We are pleased to announce that the National Science Foundation will be hosting an virtual Industry Day event on June 18th, 2024. The event will begin at 09:00 AM EST and conclude at 12:00 PM EST. As part of our ongoing commitment to fostering collaboration and understanding between the National Science foundation and the industry, we cordially invite All Interested Parties to attend the NSF UNITE BPA industry day to participate in this event.

If you are interested in attending the Industry Day, please fill out the company information on page 2 and send the document back to the Contracting Officers via email as Devin Faggs dfaggs@nsf.gov and Jonathan Schmeelk jschmeel@nsf.gov.

The purpose of our Industry Day is to provide an overview of the Unified Network for Innovative Technology and Engineering - UNITE BPA upcoming projects and procurement opportunities, discuss our requirements and expectations, and share insights into our procurement processes. It is an excellent opportunity for your organization to engage directly with our team, gain a deeper understanding of our needs, and explore potential partnership opportunities.

The agenda will include:

• Welcoming remarks and introduction

• Division of Acquisition and Cooperative Support (DACS)

• Presentations on the UNITE BPA, Mission, goals, and upcoming projects and opportunities

• Discuss the Potential Networking opportunities

• Presentations on potential SEATS Orders from the Directorate and Computer & Information

Science & Engineering (CISE)

Q&A session We believe that your participation would be immensely beneficial, not only in understanding our upcoming projects but also in establishing valuable connections that could lead to future collaborations. The government asks participants to submit questions for a follow-up Q&A. The Government may or may not elect to provide responses.

To confirm your attendance, please RSVP through email by June 14, 2024. Additionally, if you would like to participate in networking with other companies in anticipation of forming CTA’s and responding to the future solicitation (RFQ No. #49100424Q0055), please submit your information on the attached “NSF Vendor Networking List - UNITE BPA.” After receiving emails from interested parties, the NSF will email a zoom link to parties on June 17th, 2024, for the Industry Day event taking place on June 18, 2024.

If you have any questions or need further information, do not hesitate to reach out to us.

We look forward to your participation and the opportunity to build a stronger partnership between our organizations.

mailto:dfaggs@nsf.gov mailto:jschmeel@nsf.gov

Sincerely, Devin Faggs Devin Faggs Contracting Officer National Science Foundation dfaggs@nsf.gov

(703) 292-4932

Jonathan Schmeelk Jonathan Schmeelk, Contracting Officer National Science Foundation jschmeel@nsf.gov

(703) 292-8373

Company Information:

Company Name Address Email Phone number Point of Contact:

(Small or Large Business) Socio-economic Status SB, SDB, SDVOB, EDWOSB, WOSB, etc.

GSA # (If you do not have a GSA contract just input “NO GSA contract”)

*Would you be interested in attending the Industry? Day? Yes or No

Would you be interested in having your company contact information on a vendors list for Networking Purposes? Yes or NO.

The list will be shared with other vendors AFTER the Industry Day.

Did you provide capability Statement?

Yes or No?

Specific Interest in SEATS Orders NOTE: Vendors who do not have an interest in in the SEATS order will remain eligible party to potentially participate as a CTA Lead or team member under the UNITE BPA.

Do you have interest in proposing on a Future SEATs Task Orders and believe you are a capable vendor. Indicate Yes or No? If yes, please

1. Review the Tasks on the Statements of work mailto:dfaggs@nsf.gov mailto:jschmeel@nsf.gov

2. Prepare and submit any questions that you may have.

- “SEATS Statement of Work_CISE”