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STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT LICENSED PLATFORM SUBSCRIPTION

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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified sources for a customized online standards development platform licensed subscription. The platform is required to facilitate the management of standards document development processes, including features for committee participation, discussion tracking, voting mechanisms, document commenting, editing, and archiving. This initiative is crucial for enhancing collaboration among various stakeholders involved in standards development, ensuring efficient and effective document management. Interested vendors must submit detailed capability statements and relevant information to Randy E. Schroyer at randy.schroyer@nist.gov by the specified response date, with no formal solicitation documents currently available.

Financial Subscription Licenses

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The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is seeking proposals for the procurement of seventeen subscription licenses for an all-in-one data platform that provides access to financial data from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This initiative aims to support the CHIPS Program Office (CPO) in enhancing their risk assessment capabilities related to semiconductor companies by facilitating comprehensive financial analysis through features such as timely alerts, extensive search capabilities, and collaborative tools. The procurement is critical for informed decision-making in government-related semiconductor initiatives, with a performance period starting April 1, 2025, and delivery of licenses expected within one business day of the award. Interested vendors should contact Robert Singman at robert.singman@nist.gov or call 301-975-6388 for further details on the submission process.

Clarivate’s Web of Science (WoS) database and platforms

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The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center San Diego, intends to award a sole source contract to Clarivate Analytics, LLC for the renewal of the subscription to the Web of Science (WoS) database for the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) for fiscal year 2025. This subscription is critical for providing access to high-quality scholarly resources, including peer-reviewed journals and advanced citation analytics, which support the educational and research missions of NPS stakeholders. The contract period will run from April 14, 2025, to April 13, 2026, with a required delivery date of April 14, 2025; interested parties may submit capability statements by February 26, 2025, to Kyle Westover at Kyle.D.Westover.civ@us.navy.mil, although the government reserves the right to proceed with the sole source purchase regardless of responses.

Notice of Intent to Sole Source Preventative Maintenance Services for a Gamma Well Counter

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Notice of Intent to Sole Source Preventative Maintenance Services for a Gamma Well Counter The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), intends to negotiate a sole source contract with PerkinElmer of Shelton, CT for the procurement of Preventative Maintenance Services for a PerkinElmer Wizard2 Gamma Well Counter. This contract will cover a base year plus four option years for NIST's Physical Measurement Laboratory (PML). The Preventative Maintenance Services are crucial for the continued operation of the gamma well counter, which is the cardinal instrument in NIST's Radioactivity Group. The Radioactivity Group develops and improves metrological techniques for radionuclide standardization and carries out various programs related to environmental measurements, nuclear medicine, radiological instrumentation for security, and radionuclide metrology. The gamma well counter plays a critical role in maintaining low-level secondary radioactivity standards and ensuring the integrity of long-term data acquisitions for radio nuclidic half-life determinations. PerkinElmer is the sole manufacturer and technician authorized to provide the required preventative maintenance services for the instrument. They possess the proprietary knowledge and parts necessary for successful maintenance. No other vendors are capable of providing the required services, and only authorized PerkinElmer technicians can maintain the existing warranty of the system during maintenance. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 811219, with a size standard of $20.5 million dollars. The Government will consider responses received by November 6, 2015, to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement. However, this notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations, and no solicitation package will be issued. In summary, NIST intends to procure Preventative Maintenance Services for a PerkinElmer Wizard2 Gamma Well Counter to ensure the continued operation and performance of the instrument, which is vital for maintaining radioactivity standards and supporting various research programs. PerkinElmer is the sole provider capable of delivering the required services and maintaining the existing warranty.

Combined Sources Sought Notice/Notice of Intent to Sole Source for reference material for Total-Reflection X-ray Fluorescence (TXRF)

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The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is issuing a Combined Sources Sought Notice and Notice of Intent to Sole Source for reference materials related to Total-Reflection X-ray Fluorescence (TXRF). NIST aims to develop new Standard Reference Materials (SRMs) crucial for semiconductor manufacturing, specifically seeking TXRF reference materials containing trace amounts of Ni and Zn on silicon substrates, high-dose shallow boron implants in silicon, and hydrogen concentrations in various silicon compounds. This initiative is part of the CHIPS program, emphasizing the importance of these materials in ensuring quality and consistency in semiconductor production. Interested vendors should submit their capabilities, product specifications, and customer references to Forest Crumpler at forest.crumpler@nist.gov, as responses will inform NIST's market research and potential sole source contract with Cerium Laboratories LLC.

Notice of Intent to Sole Source Hexapod Positioning System

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The Department of Commerce is issuing a Special Notice regarding its intent to sole source a Hexapod Positioning System. This procurement aims to acquire a specialized analytical laboratory instrument that is critical for precise positioning in various scientific applications. The Hexapod Positioning System is essential for enhancing measurement accuracy and operational efficiency in laboratory settings. Interested parties can reach out to Elizabeth Timberlake at elizabeth.timberlake@nist.gov or Donald Collie at donald.collie@nist.gov for further inquiries regarding this opportunity.

Notice of Intent to Single Source to Elemental Scientific, Inc

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The Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Elemental Scientific, Inc. for the annual preventative maintenance and emergency repairs of the ESI PrepFAST IC Automated Speciation System used at the National Seafood Inspection Laboratory (NSIL) in Pascagoula, MS. This specialized equipment is crucial for the laboratory's role in detecting and confirming metals contamination in seafood, aligning with FDA standards for food safety. The estimated contract value is $88,725 over three years, and interested parties may submit a Capability Statement by 5:00 PM EST on December 26, 2024, to the Contracting Officer, Suzanne Johnston, at Suzanne.Johnston@noaa.gov.

Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Teledyne Princeton Instruments for Raman Spectroscopy Camera

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The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), intends to issue a Sole Source Award to Teledyne Princeton Instruments for a Raman Spectroscopy Camera, which is crucial for characterizing defects in semiconductor materials. The procurement aims to enhance the understanding of GaN/AlGaN semiconductor materials, where material defects can significantly impact performance metrics such as breakdown voltage and maximum frequency. NIST is inviting responses from other potential suppliers who can meet the specific technical requirements, including high quantum efficiency and low dark current, while ensuring compatibility with existing equipment. Interested parties must submit their detailed company and product information by February 25, 2025, to assist in market research, although this notice does not guarantee a contract. For further inquiries, contact Elizabeth Timberlake at elizabeth.timberlake@nist.gov or Tracy Retterer at tracy.retterer@nist.gov.

Combined Sources Sought Notice and Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Dual-Sensor Spectroradiometers

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The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is issuing a Combined Sources Sought Notice and Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Dual-Sensor Spectroradiometers. This procurement aims to identify potential sources capable of providing advanced spectroradiometers that are critical for various analytical applications in laboratory settings. The equipment is essential for precise measurements in the field of analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing, which supports NIST's mission to promote innovation and industrial competitiveness. Interested vendors should reach out to Nina Lin at nina.lin@nist.gov or Tracy Retterer at Tracy.retterer@nist.gov for further information regarding this opportunity, which will take place in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Intent to Sole Source Online Access to KNOVEL Collections by Elsevier

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, intends to procure online access to the KNOVEL collections provided by Elsevier Inc. on a sole source basis, as outlined in the Special Notice. This procurement is necessary to support various engineering and scientific fields, including but not limited to Biochemistry, Civil Engineering, and Environmental Engineering, which are critical for addressing contemporary challenges in technology and development. Interested small-business firms that believe they can meet the requirements are encouraged to submit a capability statement to the primary contact, Jake Anderson, at jake.t.anderson@usace.army.mil by November 22, 2024, at 12:00 PM CT. Please note that this notice is not a request for competitive quotes, and the government will not reimburse any costs associated with the submission of capability statements.

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