Cyber Physical Systems Testbed Support, including Cloud and Smart Grid

Added: May 15, 2015 8:24 am DESCRIPTION:
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This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-82.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Software and Systems Division (SSD) is requesting that the Contractor furnish advanced research and development expertise to assist the SSD in providing leadership and technical expertise in the development of measurement methods for our Cyber Physical Systems (CPS) Testbeds, including the time synchronization testbed for the power industry to support the Smart Grid, and the Cyber Physical Cloud Computing (CPCC) testbed. The mission of the SSD is to develop software testing tools and methods that improve quality, conformance to standards and correctness. The Division participates with industry in the development of forward-looking standards for the Smart Grid, Cloud and Healthcare communities. The Division's programs respond to industry, consortia, and standards groups' needs by concentrating on key research areas at the forefront of technology and assisting in the transfer of technology and expertise to industry via testbeds and tools.

NIST is seeking contractor support in the following three general tasks, each of which are explained in greater detail in the attachment titled- "Performance Work Statement- SB1341-15-RQ-0391."

Task 1: Testbed Support for SmartGrid Time Synchronization for the Power Industry
Task 2: Cloud Computing and Meaningful Use Tool Development
Task 3: Composition and Interoperability of Components in Cyber-Physical Cloud Computing Systems

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541511- Custom Computer Programming Services. The associated small business size standard is $27.5 Million. This acquisition is 100% set aside for small businesses under the applicable small business size standard.

NIST anticipates the award of a single, firm-fixed price purchase order. All Offerors shall provide a firm-fixed price quotation in accordance with the Instructions to Offerors for the line items detailed below in the Required CLIN Structure section.

APPLICABLE ATTACHMENTS:

Attached to this solicitation are the following:
1. Solicitation SB1341-15-RQ-0391
2. Performance Work Statement
3. Applicable Provisions and Clauses