Notice of Intent to Sole Source - National Academy of Sciences (NAS) Transportation Research Board (TRB)

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) United States Coast Guard (USCG), intends to issue a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).  The Government intends to award to the National Academies of Sciences (NAS) Transportation Research Board (TRB), 500 5th Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20001 for the purpose of obtaining technical and scientific support services to assist the USCG with analyses and advice about the nation's marine and maritime industries and their ability to operate safely, efficiently, and in an environmentally responsible manner.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals.  If parties choose to respond, any cost associated with preparation and submission of data or any other cost incurred in response to this announcement are the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed by the Government.

The anticipated date of award is 01 August 2017.  The period performance is twelve (12) months from date of purchase order award.

A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement, based on responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.  Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.  The point(s) of contact for this purchase are listed below:

Nakenia Spruill
Contracting Officer
Nakenia.S.Spruill@uscg.mil
202-475-3512

Christopher Wellons
Contract Specialist
ChristopherA.Wellons@uscg.mil
202-475-3737