Computer-Based Testing for the Cryptographic Validation Program
Closed Special Notice Posted
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- Solicitation number
- AMDTCNOI2501233
- Agency
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National Institute of Standards and Technology
Department of Commerce
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 611710 Educational Support Services
- PSC
- U009 Education/Training- General
- Place of performance
- United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued a Special Notice regarding a sole-source procurement for Computer-Based Testing for the Cryptographic Validation Program (CVP). The notice concerns a potential firm-fixed price purchase order to be awarded to Pearson VUE for providing computer-based competency exams for NVLAP accredited laboratory testers worldwide. The contract will cover a 12-month base period with an optional 12-month extension, tentatively starting May 1, 2025. NIST has determined Pearson VUE as the sole source provider due to their unique capability to deliver global computer-based competency exams for cryptographic testing laboratories. The opportunity falls under NAICS code 611710 (Educational Support Services) with a small business size standard of $24.0 million.
Interested contractors must submit a response by 10:00 AM Eastern Time on April 4, 2025, via email to jennifer.lohmeier@nist.gov with specific documentation including the contractor's name, address, point of contact, Universal Entity Identification (UEI), business classification, and a capability statement. The primary objective of the contract is to publish, administer, and update a 100-question computer-based competency exam for testers at NVLAP-accredited laboratories in multiple countries including the US, Canada, Japan, Germany, Malaysia, Spain, France, and Taiwan. The exam will cost $400 per candidate, with an anticipated 30-40 candidates annually. Key contract requirements include managing secure test centers, verifying candidate eligibility, protecting exam content, and collaborating with NIST to review and update exam questions annually. The contractor must ensure comprehensive exam administration, candidate authentication, and maintenance of exam integrity throughout the performance period.
Notice text
Please see attached Notice of Intent (NOI) to sole source and Performance Work Statement (PWS).
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| PWS - AMDTCNOI2501233.pdf | ||
| NOI_AMDTCNOI2501233.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Computer-Based Testing for the Cryptographic Validation Program | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Special Notice |
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