SACNAS Sponsorship 2024
ID: 141013-24-0149Type: Special Notice
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COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONUS

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Professional Organizations (813920)

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EDUCATION/TRAINING- TUITION/REGISTRATION/MEMBERSHIP FEES (U005)

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https://sam.gov/opp/7e67313ef6314433bb797aa083e6a07f/view
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    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is seeking to negotiate a sole source contract for the 2024 Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Latinos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) Platinum Partnership. This partnership aims to enhance workforce diversity and equitable delivery of science services, focusing on increasing the representation of diverse candidates in NOAA job opportunities and student programs. SACNAS is uniquely positioned to meet NOAA's needs due to its extensive national membership across various diversity categories in STEM fields, which align with NOAA's scientific focus areas. Interested parties may submit a Capability Statement by 12:00 PM EST on September 11, 2024, and should direct inquiries to Chelsea Vera at chelsea.vera@noaa.gov.

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    Chelsea Vera
    (757) 828-6329
    chelsea.vera@noaa.gov
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