Notice of Intent to Sole Source
ID: 1331L525NTIAATISType: Special Notice
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COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFOFFICE OF THE SECRETARYDEPT OF COMMERCE SSPOWASHINGTON, DC, 20230, USA

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Professional Organizations (813920)

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SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: OTHER (R799)

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https://sam.gov/opp/5ee6f3e465314fd081a6d586b5702b45/view
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    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), intends to award a sole source contract to the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS) for the procurement of various memberships essential for advancing telecommunications standards. The required memberships include ATIS Affiliate Membership, ATIS 3GPP Individual Membership, and ATIS Next G Alliance Membership, which will support NTIA's initiatives in 5G standards and emerging technologies for the calendar year 2025. These memberships are crucial for facilitating NTIA's efforts to expand broadband access and enhance spectrum use, aligning with its mission to advise the President on telecommunications policy and promote technological advancement. Interested parties may express their capabilities by April 25, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, and should direct inquiries to Kristine Pendergast at kpendergast@doc.gov or Jacqueline Brown at jbrown4@doc.gov.

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    Kristine Pendergast
    kpendergast@doc.gov
    Jacqueline Brown
    (202) 316-2730
    jbrown4@doc.gov
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    ATIS_3GPP_Membership_SOW.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) seeks to acquire memberships in key Standards Development Organizations (SDOs) to support its ongoing work on 5G standards and emerging technologies. Specifically, the NTIA requires membership in the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) and the ATIS Next G Alliance (NGA) through the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS), which is the only authorized vendor for 3GPP membership in the U.S. The memberships needed include ATIS Affiliate Membership, ATIS 3GPP Individual Membership, and ATIS Next G Alliance Membership, covering the calendar year 2025. The memberships will be utilized for online access, facilitating NTIA’s efforts in expanding broadband access and spectrum use, while ensuring the Internet continues to foster innovation and economic growth. This initiative aligns with NTIA’s mission to advise the President on telecommunications policy and enhance technological advancement.
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