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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.

Mathworks MATLAB software licenses and maintenace support

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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), part of the Department of Commerce, intends to negotiate a sole source contract with MathWorks Inc. for the acquisition of MathWorks MATLAB software licenses and maintenance support for a one-year period. This procurement aims to renew essential software licenses and maintenance support necessary for NIST's operations at its Gaithersburg and Boulder campuses, ensuring continuity in computational, visualization, and programming capabilities critical to NIST's scientific mission. Interested parties that believe they can meet these requirements are invited to submit their capabilities in writing by 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on April 30, 2025, to Prateema E. Carvajal at prateema.carvajal@nist.gov, as no solicitation package will be issued for this opportunity.

Mountains® Software Update V10

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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking information from potential sources capable of providing the Mountains® Software Update V10, with the intention of issuing a Sole Source Award to Digital Surf if no other viable sources are identified. The software must meet specific minimum specifications, including support for 2D and 3D surface parameters, ISO filter operations, and compatibility with existing Mountains® Software formats. This procurement is crucial for NIST's laboratory operations, ensuring they have the necessary tools for advanced surface analysis. Interested parties should respond to the notice by contacting Elizabeth Timberlake or Tracy Retterer via email, with responses due by May 3, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.

Notice of Intent to Sole Source Optical Frequency Comb System Servicem Service

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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to negotiate a sole-source contract with Menlo Systems, Inc. for Optical Frequency Comb System Services, as outlined in a Special Notice. This procurement aims to establish a one-year service agreement, with options for two additional years, to ensure continued operational integrity of the optical frequency comb system following the expiration of its warranty. The services will include prioritized remote and onsite support, with specific requirements for rapid response times and adherence to safety protocols, primarily conducted at NIST's Boulder, Colorado location. Interested parties capable of fulfilling these requirements must submit their capabilities in writing to the primary contact, Lisa Stevens, at lisa.stevens@nist.gov by the response deadline, with an estimated award date of May 31, 2025.

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.

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.

Computer-Based Testing for the Cryptographic Validation Program

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The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is seeking proposals for computer-based testing services related to its Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP). The contractor will be responsible for administering competency exams at NVLAP-accredited laboratories, ensuring secure testing environments, validating candidates' identities, and managing logistics for test administration. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the security of cryptographic systems used by federal agencies, thereby contributing to national security. Interested offerors should note that the contract will be a Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order with a base period of 12 months starting in May 2025, and they must submit their proposals electronically, adhering to the guidelines outlined in the solicitation documents. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Jennifer Lohmeier at jennifer.lohmeier@nist.gov or Hing Pan Wong at hingpan.wong@nist.gov.

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.

76--Subscription to Nucleonics, Inside NRC, and Nuclear Fuel

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Special Notice: U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) intends to award a sole source contract to Platts for a subscription to Nucleonics, Inside NRC, and Nuclear Fuel publications. These publications provide valuable information related to nuclear energy and the activities of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). The contract consists of one base year. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. If other firms disagree with the sole source contract, they can submit a capability statement and pricing information by April 19, 2013. The DOE will determine whether to compete the contract based on the responses received.

Web Based Single-Access to Critical Engineering Standards and Technical References, known as Engineering Workbench ™

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The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) in Lakehurst, New Jersey, intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Accuris, Allium US Holding LLC for the provision of a web-based platform known as Engineering Workbench™, which offers single-access to critical engineering standards and technical references. This procurement aims to fulfill the unique requirements of both military and commercial applications, with Accuris being the only distributor capable of delivering the necessary solution. Interested parties are encouraged to respond within fifteen days of this notice, although the government does not intend to open the requirement to competitive proposals. For further inquiries, contact Tim Caracciolo at timothy.j.caracciolo.civ@us.navy.mil or by phone at 732-323-4643.

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