Sole-Source Notice for SME Svcs for NAIS Application
ID: NB183000-25-00065Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGYUS

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) (DA01)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/23b3a2e2815f484dae85fd6b0e030631/view
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    Description

    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to sole-source a contract for Subject Matter Expert (SME) services related to the NIST Associate Information System (NAIS), which is crucial for managing agreements and access for over 4,000 associates annually. The selected contractor, Sharpnet Corp., a woman-owned small business located in North Potomac, Maryland, will be responsible for reverse engineering the existing NAIS software, documenting its functionalities, and developing comprehensive requirements and test plans to ensure continuity and minimize risks during future software updates. This procurement is vital for maintaining the integrity of the NAIS application, with the contract period extending from December 1, 2024, to November 30, 2028, including a base year and three option years. Interested firms may submit their capability statements within 10 days of this announcement, and for further inquiries, they can contact Gina Lee at gina.lee@nist.gov or call 301-975-8334.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Gina Lee
    (301) 975-8334
    gina.lee@nist.gov
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    Notice of Intent to Sole-Source.docx
    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) plans to sole source a contract for Subject Matter Expert (SME) services related to the NIST Associate Information System (NAIS), which manages agreements and access for over 4,000 associates annually. NIST seeks a contractor to reverse engineer the existing complex NAIS software, document its functionalities, and create comprehensive requirements and test plans. The work period extends from December 1, 2024, to November 30, 2028, including a base year and three option years. The contract aims to ensure continuity by utilizing Sharpnet Corp., a woman-owned small business already conducting related operations under another contract. The goal of this procurement is to thoroughly document the NAIS application to facilitate accurate understanding and minimize risks during future software updates. Interested firms can submit their capability statements within 10 days of this announcement, although this is not a formal request for proposals.
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