Scientific Research for Reducing Risks due to Environmental and Man-made Hazards

This presolicitation notice seeks proposals for multiple award indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contracts to provide technical and administrative support services to the National Institute of Standards and Technology's Community Resilience Program. Services include problem-focused research and development, technology synthesis and presentation, project and program planning, and support for the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program and National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program. Proposals will be evaluated using a best value tradeoff method by the Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology to award responsible offerors representing the best value. The anticipated posting date for the official solicitation is unknown, though proposals are expected approximately 30 days after issuance.

There is no set-aside designation. The NAICS code is 541715 with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The period of performance is a five-year base period with performance taking place on determined task orders. Interested parties must monitor SAM.gov for the official solicitation and amendments, as the contracting officer and contract specialist are provided as points of contact until posting.