Procurement of Support Services for Developing a Framework for Design of Lifeline Infrastructure Systems for Functional Recovery Project

The National Institute of Standards and Technology seeks to procure support services to develop a framework for designing lifeline infrastructure systems to achieve functional recovery following earthquakes. The selected contractor will identify intended functions, recommend recovery timelines, and develop recovery categories for water, wastewater, and electric power infrastructure over three years. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical capability, key personnel qualifications, past performance, and price, with non-price factors more important than cost. Proposals must be submitted by August 31, 2020.

There is no set-aside designation. The work involves developing analytical models and recovery frameworks under NAICS 541715 and PSC R425. The solicitation was issued to procure these services from qualified contractors as announcement 1333ND20QNB730495. The period of performance is three years from date of award at the place of Gaithersburg, Maryland. Travel costs must be proposed separately from the firm-fixed price for services.