Commercialization and interagency coordination support services
ID: 145049-24-0023synType: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONDEPT OF COMMERCE NOAAKANSAS CITY, MO, 64106, USA

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

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https://sam.gov/opp/be4a1005a74f411eaff56187ea4fcf0f/view
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    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is seeking support services for commercialization and interagency coordination under Requisition 145049-24-0023. The primary objective of this procurement is to provide comprehensive assessments and support related to NOAA's intellectual property portfolio, which encompasses approximately 60 active technologies, including technology viability assessments and commercialization roadmaps. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the application of NOAA technologies in collaboration with Department of Defense programs, guided by the DoD T2 national MILTECH Partnership Intermediary Agreement. The contract is set to close on September 19, 2024, with the intended award going to Montana State University's Office of Sponsored Programs, and interested parties may express their capabilities, although competition is not anticipated. For further inquiries, contact Darrin Moore at darrin.moore@noaa.gov.

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    Moore, Darrin
    darrin.moore@noaa.gov
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    Synopsis 145049-24-0023.pdf
    The government is announcing a solicitation for Commercialization and interagency coordination support services, under Requisition 145049-24-0023, set to close on 19 September 2024. The contracting office is based in Boulder, CO, and the intended award will be made to Montana State University's Office of Sponsored Programs. The focus of the requirement is to provide comprehensive assessments and support related to NOAA's intellectual property portfolio, which includes approximately 60 active technologies. Key activities include technology viability assessments, commercialization roadmaps, and collaboration with DOD programs to enhance application of NOAA technologies. The engagement is guided by the DoD T2 national MILTECH Partnership Intermediary Agreement, emphasizing market insights, design prototyping, and production process improvement. This procurement is determined to be a sole source award, as Montana State University is uniquely positioned to fulfill these services effectively. Interested parties may express their capabilities, but competition for this award is not anticipated. The contract performance will take place in Silver Spring, MD, without any small business set-aside intentions.
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