2024 Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science Conference
ID: NB109000-24-02984Type: Special Notice
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COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGYDEPT OF COMMERCE NISTGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA

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Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

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https://sam.gov/opp/13ae9974934040688cb9e28b8386447c/view
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    Description

    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with the Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) for sponsorship of the 2024 SACNAS Conference, the largest multidisciplinary and multicultural STEM diversity conference in the United States. This procurement aims to enhance visibility and engagement within underrepresented communities in STEM, particularly focusing on Native American participation, in alignment with NIST’s strategic goals for diversity, equity, and inclusion. The conference serves as a vital platform for empowering participants in their academic and professional journeys in STEM fields. Interested parties may submit responses for consideration by the government, with the response deadline set for September 9, 2024. For inquiries, contact Erik Frycklund at erik.frycklund@nist.gov or Donald Graham at Donald.Graham@nist.gov.

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    Erik Frycklund
    (301) 975-6176
    erik.frycklund@nist.gov
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