Global Accreditation Corporation, Inc. (GAC) 2026 Membership Fee
ID: NB601020-26-00126Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGYDEPT OF COMMERCE NISTGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA

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Professional Organizations (813920)

PSC

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

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No Set aside used (NONE)

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    Description

    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Asia Global Accreditation Corporation, Inc. (GAC) for the annual membership fee for 2026. This membership is crucial as it facilitates technical cooperation with National Metrology Institutes and Designated Institutes, allowing participation in General Assembly meetings and various working groups, while also managing essential resources such as research content and proficiency testing programs. A firm fixed-price Purchase Order is expected to be issued around January 1, 2026, for a one-year period, with interested parties encouraged to express their capabilities via email to Harry L. Brubaker at harry.brubaker@nist.gov by 5:00 PM EST on December 15, 2025.

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    Harry L. Brubaker
    (301) 975-8330
    Harry.Brubaker@nist.gov
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