Notice of Intent to Issue Sole Source Award (Carson Associates Inc).docx

Notice of Intent to Issue Sole Source Award The National Institutes of Health, Office of Research Facilities (ORF), Office of Acquisitions, intends to negotiate with Carson Associates Inc, 35 Horner Street, Suite 120 Warrenton, VA 20186 on a Sole Source basis under the authority of FAR subpart 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

The scope of work is to procure multiple technical training which provide attendees an overview of the changes to various NFPA standards. The contract will be awarded as a Blanket Purchase Agreement for the base and four option years. The period of performance is 10 June 2024 to 9 June 2029.

Interested parties that believe they could satisfy the requirements listed above for NIH may clearly identify their capability to do so in writing on or before the response date of this notice. Any response receive shall include the following information:

· Company Name

· Address

· Point of Contact including telephone number and email address

· Cage Code

· DUNS Number

· Statement of Capabilities The contractor MUST be able to successfully comply with ALL requirements described herein to be considered capable.

A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government. Information received may be considered for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Firms intending to provide the above stated information must provide their submission to the Contracting Office in writing via e-mail at brian.baek@nih.gov no later than _5_ days after the date of this notice.

This is NOT a request for proposals or quotations.