Request for Information - Redesign of the Nano. gov Website

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking vendor capabilities for redesigning the nano.gov website for the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office (NNCO). This Special Notice, posted on December 18, 2024, is seeking detailed capability statements and estimated pricing from potential contractors for a comprehensive website overhaul. The project is specifically targeted at improving the online platform that supports the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI), a U.S. Government research and development initiative coordinating nanotechnology research across multiple federal departments. The website redesign aims to enhance public engagement and create a more user-friendly digital experience for science-attentive audiences, including researchers, federal staff, educators, and small businesses. The opportunity is categorized under Custom Computer Programming Services (NAICS 541511).

Contractors interested in responding to this RFI must submit their proposals by 9:00 AM on January 6, 2025, via email to kbarry@nsf.gov. Responses are limited to 7 pages in 12-point Times Roman font and must include corporate information such as company details, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number, small business status, and available contract vehicles. Vendors should demonstrate previous similar work experience and provide estimated pricing based on the detailed Statement of Objectives, which requires developing a modern Drupal 10 CMS website with advanced features like user authentication, search functionality, and strict compliance with government accessibility standards. The RFI emphasizes that this is a planning exercise and does not guarantee future contract issuance, and specifically prohibits marketing materials and oral communications. Key technical expectations include creating interactive prototypes, conducting security and accessibility reviews, providing training and documentation, and potentially developing supplementary features like content analytics and a searchable nanotechnology resource database.