Notice of Intent to Sole Source: Open-Source Cross-Platform C++ Conversion of Universal Latent Workstation’s Latent Quality Metric
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- NIST-NOI-24-7701734
- 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
- 541511 Custom Computer Programming Services
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued a Special Notice for the open-source, cross-platform C++ conversion of the Latent Quality Metric (LQMetric) algorithms from the Universal Latent Workstation version 6.6.7. This conversion is required as the original source code is copyrighted by Noblis, Inc., who is the only contractor capable of fulfilling this requirement.
The purpose of this Special Notice is to negotiate a sole-source contract with Noblis, Inc. under the authority of 41 US 3304(a)(1) for the conversion of the LQMetric algorithms into royalty-free, open-source, cross-platform C++ code. The acquisition will be a FAR 13 purchase order with a one-year period of performance. NIST is not issuing a solicitation package, but is accepting written responses from interested parties by September 13, 2024, 5:00 p.m. ET that demonstrate their capability to meet the requirements. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 541511 - Custom Computer Programming Services, with a small business size standard of $34 million.
Notice text
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE
Open-Source Cross-Platform C++ Conversion of
Universal Latent Workstation’s Latent Quality Metric
Announcement Type: Special Notice
Notice ID Number: NIST-NOI-24-7701734
Subject: Open-Source Cross-Platform C++ Conversion of Universal Latent Workstation’s Latent Quality Metric
Purpose
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to negotiate on a sole-source basis with Noblis Inc. under the authority of 41 US 3304(a)(1) for open source cross-platform C++ conversion of Universal Latent Workstation’s latent quality metric. A FAR 13 acquisition is planned. The purchase order will have a one-year period of performance.
No solicitation package will be issued. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, responses received by September 13, 2024 5:00 p.m. ET will be considered by the Government.
Background Information and Basis for Sole Source
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Information Technology Laboratory (ITL), Information Access Division (IAD), Image Group has a need for contractual support for the conversion of the source code of the Latent Quality Metric (LQMetric) algorithms from Universal Latent Workstation version 6.6.7 (ULW) into royalty-free, open source, cross-platform International Organization for Standardization/International Electrotechnical Commission (ISO/IEC) 14882:2011 or later (C++) code.
The original source code to be converted is copyrighted by Noblis, Inc. As the source code to be converted is copyrighted by this contractor, Noblis, Inc. is the only source capable of fulfilling the Government’s requirements.
Information for Interested Parties
The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 541511 – Custom Computer Programming Services. The small business size standard is $34 million.
A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Interested parties that believe they could satisfy the requirements listed above for NIST may clearly and unambiguously identify their capability to do so in writing on or before the response date for this notice. This notice of intent is not a solicitation. Any questions regarding this notice must be submitted in writing via email to Lauren Roller – lauren.roller@nist.gov. All responses to this notice of intent must be submitted so that they are received by the aforementioned party no later than the aforementioned due date.
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