Draft Solicitation 49100425Q0005 - "Unified Network for Innovative Technology and Engineering" (UNITE) NSF -Wide Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for the National Science Foundation
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- Solicitation number
- 49100425Q0005
- Agency
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National Science Foundation
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- Alexandria, Virginia 22314, United States
- Points of contact
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About this opportunity
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is issuing a draft solicitation for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) titled "Unified Network for Innovative Technology and Engineering" (UNITE). The purpose of this BPA is to provide technical, programmatic, and engineering services and support to the NSF, including business administrative, technical/engineering, training, and marketing/public relations services. The BPA will have a maximum ordering value of $200 million over a 5-year period, with a 1-year base period and four 1-year option periods. NSF intends to award multiple BPAs and will give all BPA holders the opportunity to compete for individual orders, unless certain exceptions apply. Potential offerors are requested to provide feedback, questions, comments, or concerns through the provided RFQ Question Matrix by November 29, 2024, to help the government enhance the solicitation documents before releasing the official solicitation.
The UNITE BPA will be set aside for small businesses, and orders may be Firm Fixed Price, Labor Hour, Time and Materials, or a combination. Offerors must submit quotes within 5-10 calendar days of a request, depending on urgency. Key requirements include compliance with small business participation goals, provision of monthly status reports, and adherence to travel and other direct cost guidelines. The draft solicitation does not identify any potential incumbents or current contractors, but the government is seeking to increase the share of contract dollars awarded to small disadvantaged businesses in line with its strategic plan.
Notice text
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is issuing a Draft Solicitation 49100425Q0005 - Pre-solicitation Notice to inform potential vendors about an upcoming procurement opportunity for the Unified Network for Innovative Technology and Engineering (UNITE) BPA. This notice serves as an advance announcement of the forthcoming “Official” solicitation 49100425Q0005. Please note that this is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quotation (RFQ); the current solicitation and documents are considered in draft form only.
Offerors should use Attachment #8 - RFQ Question Matrix to provide any feedback, questions, comments, or concerns. If a Contractor Teaming Arrangement (CTA) is contemplated, only the CTA Leader should submit questions on behalf of itself and its CTA Team Members in response to the RFQ. If a CTA is not contemplated, only the Prime Contractor should submit questions on behalf of itself and its subcontracting group. After receiving feedback, NSF will update the Solicitation and supporting documents before releasing the official solicitation 49100425Q0005.
Contractors are requested to respond to the UNITE BPA Draft Solicitation 49100425Q0005 by close of business on November 29, 2024, at 12:00 PM EST.
The purpose of this draft solicitation is to exchange information to improve the CTA Team’s or Prime Contractor’s (if a CTA is not contemplated) understanding of the NSF’s requirements. This process allows potential offerors to assess whether and how they can meet the government's needs, thereby enhancing NSF's ability to obtain quality supplies and services and increasing efficiency in RFQ preparation.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment 2 - UNITE BPA Price Quote.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Attachment 5 - Small Business Participation Report.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Attachment 4 - Vendor Composition Summary.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| 49100425Q0005 - UNITE BPA (DRAFT).docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment 6 - NSF UNITE BPA Ordering Guide.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment 3 - UNITE BPA Agreement Form.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment 8 - RFQ Question Matrix.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Attachment 1 - UNITE BPA Statement of Work (SOW).docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment 7 - SEATS Task Order - Statement of Work.docx | DOCX document |
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