Notice of Intent_NCST Evidence Preservation.pdf
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This document is a special notice announcing a sole source procurement by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for technical support services for the National Construction Safety Team's (NCST) evidence preservation project investigating the collapse of the Champlain Towers South in Florida. NIST intends to negotiate solely with Florida International University to acquire subject matter expert services from Dr. Nazife Emel Ganapati, who was appointed to the NCST investigation team for her expertise in social science, interview techniques, and interdisciplinary emergency management research. Interested parties must identify their capabilities in writing by August 11, 2023 to be considered, with responses to be emailed to the point of contact. The North American Industry Classification code for this acquisition is 541715 for physical and engineering research and development services excluding nanotechnology and biotechnology, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.
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FEDBIZOPPS.GOV ANNOUNCEMENT: Special Notice
CLASSIFICATION CODE: 66 - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
SUBJECT: Procurement of Technical Support for the National Construction Safety Team (NCST) Champlain Towers South (CTS) Investigation’s Evidence Preservation Project
SOLICITATION NUMBER: 1333ND23QNB730412
CONTACT POINTS: Cowins, Robert Contract Specialist (301) 975-8335
Wong, Hing Pan, Contracting Officer (301) 975-8239
DESCRIPTION: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Acquisition Management Division (AMD) intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, under authority of FAR Part 13.106-1(b) with Florida International University, for the acquisition of services to support NIST’s NCST CTS Investigation’s Evidence Preservation Project. The services will be utilized by the NIST Engineering Laboratory (EL), in Gaithersburg, MD.
***** Sole source determination is based on the need to acquire a Subject Matter Expert. Dr. Nazife Emel Ganapati was appointed as a member of the NCST investigating the collapse of CTS, because of her expertise in social science, interview and survey techniques, and interdisciplinary methods in emergency management research. Dr. Ganapati is employed by Florida International University's International Hurricane Research Center. Therefore, Florida International University is the only entity identified that can provide the desired services.
***** The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology), with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.
****** A determination by the Government whether to compete the proposed acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
*****No solicitation package will be issued. This notice of intent is not a request for quotations.
Interested parties that believe they can satisfy the requirements listed above must identify their capability in writing before the response date of this notice. Only responses received by 08/11/2023, 12:00 p.m., EST will be considered by the government. Responses shall be submitted via email to robert.cowins@nist.gov.
Contracting Office Address:
100 Bureau Drive Bldg. 301, Mail Stop 1640 Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899-0001 mailto:robert.cowins@nist.gov
| FEDBIZOPPS.GOV ANNOUNCEMENT: Special Notice |
| SOLICITATION NUMBER: 1333ND23QNB730412 |
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