Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Open Geospatial Consortium

The U.S. Census Bureau published a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source contract to the Open Geospatial Consortium for annual renewal of membership from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. The membership provides the Census Bureau with participation in consensus standards development, attendance at conferences and training, and market research access to further the agency's data collection and support missions.

The Notice details that the membership renewal is required for geospatial data standards development and technical support for the agency's missions. Interested parties must demonstrate capability to meet requirements by December 28, 2023 and submit written capability statements including UEI number. The single line item is for an Open Geospatial Consortium membership at the base period and place of performance listed to provide consensus standards development participation, conferences and training attendance, and market research access. Eligible contractors must show capability to provide the required membership level and benefits for the stated term.