Intent to sole source-pcas bldg 101 electrical switchgear

Added: Jun 06, 2017 4:24 pm This is not a request for quotations or an announcement of a forthcoming solicitation, but merely notification of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intent to issue, a sole-source, a firm fixed-price purchase order to Mueller Associates for post construction award services (PCAS) for Bldg. 101 Electrical Switchgear Replacement. Mueller Associates is the designer of this work. The State of Maryland requires professional engineers to stamp/seal and sign drawings, Mueller as the "Professional Engineer of Record" is responsible for the design. Mueller Associates will review construction documents, answer request for information, and inspect the construction.
Under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 6.302-1, the Contracting Officer has determined that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The period of performance is 365 days from date of award.
A determination by NIST not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of NIST. The government does not intend to pay for information provided in response to this notice. The NAICS code 541310 Architectural Services is the applicable for this requirement.
Written responses to this notice shall contain sufficient documentation to establish a bona fide capability to fulfill this requirement. Responses shall be submitted by 11:00AM ET on June 16, 2017 to sandra.smith@nist.gov.