SOURCES SOUGHT Project Labor Agreement (PLA) Survey - NIST Central Utility Plant Modernization Commerce, Department Of
The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is conducting a Sources Sought notice to gather input regarding the potential use of a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) for the modernization of its Central Utility Plant Complex located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. This initiative aims to assess the implications of requiring a PLA for the design-build construction services, which are estimated to cost between $150 million and $270 million, as PLAs are typically mandated for large-scale federal projects exceeding $35 million. The feedback collected will inform the government's decision on whether to pursue an exception to the mandatory PLA requirement and will be used for planning purposes only, with responses due by October 16, 2024. Interested parties can reach out to Cheryl Allen at cheryl.allen@nist.gov or Teresa Harris at teresa.harris@nist.gov for further information.
Red Hat Ansible Tower and Subscription Licenses Commerce, Department Of
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), part of the Department of Commerce, is seeking information from potential sources for renewing licenses for the Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform and Red Hat Enterprise Linux. The primary requirements include 24/7 technical support for the Ansible Automation Platform and timely onsite responses for critical issues, with a focus on small businesses under the NAICS code 541519. This opportunity is crucial for maintaining the operational efficiency of NIST's automation processes. Interested parties must submit a capability statement by October 9, 2024, detailing their qualifications and socio-economic status, with responses aiding NIST in structuring the eventual procurement process. For further inquiries, contact Gina Lee at gina.lee@nist.gov or call 301-975-8334.
Sole-Source Notice for SME Svcs for NAIS Application Commerce, Department Of
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.
Gaithersburg Pop-Up Food Services Commerce, Department Of
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking qualified firms to provide pop-up food services at its Gaithersburg, Maryland campus during cafeteria renovations expected to conclude in fall 2024. The contractor will be responsible for managing all aspects of food preparation, transportation, serving, and cleanup, ensuring compliance with health regulations, as the site lacks kitchen facilities. This opportunity is particularly aimed at small and socioeconomic businesses, with a focus on delivering gourmet breakfast and lunch options while adhering to federal guidelines and safety standards. Interested vendors must submit a detailed Statement of Capability by October 11, 2024, to Tony Schmidt at tony.schmidt@nist.gov, as this notice serves as a market research tool rather than a formal request for proposals.
ON-LINE SUBSCRIPTION WEB OF SCIENCE Commerce, Department Of
Special Notice: Commerce, Department of, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Clarivate Analytics for the acquisition of the Web of Science Database. The database will be used in the NIST Library and Museum on the NIST campus in Gaithersburg, MD. The Web of Science Database, which includes Science Citation Index Expanded, Technology Fee, and Conference Proceedings Citation Index, is essential for impact analysis to measure NIST research outputs. Clarivate Analytics is the only known vendor capable of providing the online subscription to Web of Science. Responses will be considered by the Government until December 15, 2023, 8:00 am, ET.
File Replication Software Commerce, Department Of
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking information from vendors regarding the procurement of file replication software to replace the discontinued Repliweb. The software must be comparable to Coviant Software’s Diplomat MFT Enterprise Edition, integrating seamlessly with NIST's existing infrastructure while supporting SQL databases and adhering to firewall security protocols. This initiative is crucial for maintaining operational integrity in NIST's critical services, with a proposed contract duration of five years, including a base year and four optional years. Interested vendors should submit their capabilities statements, including compliance details and relevant GSA Schedule contracts, to Gina Lee at gina.lee@nist.gov by the specified deadline.
Health And Human Services, Department Of
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking qualified vendors to provide Information Technology (IT) support services for the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Office of the Director for Information Technology (ODIT). The contract will focus on enhancing IT infrastructure, supporting scientific applications, and facilitating data sharing among interdisciplinary teams, with a contract period from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2030. This initiative is vital for advancing NIOSH’s mission and operational needs, including system maintenance, cloud infrastructure management, data security, and agile project management. Interested parties must submit their capability statements by October 9, 2024, to Joseph Butkus at jbutkus@cdc.gov, as the government plans to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) in early January 2025.
NIST Terms of Service (TOS) Addendum Commerce, Department Of
Special Notice: COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF - NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued a special notice regarding the NIST Terms of Service (TOS) Addendum. This Addendum is incorporated into any terms of service, end-user license agreements, or software license agreements intended to create binding obligations on NIST or NIST employees acting in an official capacity.
The purpose of the NIST Addendum is to establish certain provisions and requirements for agreements involving NIST. It covers various aspects such as the governing laws, dispute resolution, indemnification and warranties, intellectual property, confidentiality, audits, additional terms, obligations and taxes, non-assignment, precedence and survival, and duration of the agreement.
This notice ensures that any agreement entered into by NIST, its employees, or authorized end users includes the automatic inclusion of the NIST Addendum. It clarifies that the act of clicking an "I agree" box or electronically accepting an agreement does not bind the Government, its employees, or any authorized end user without the simultaneous automatic inclusion of this Addendum.
The NIST Addendum emphasizes that the Agreement is governed exclusively by the Federal laws of the United States of America, and laws of other jurisdictions do not apply. It also limits specific remedies, indemnifications, warranties, liabilities, fines, penalties, fees, and interest charges to those traditionally available in law suits involving the Federal government or as permitted by Federal law.
Furthermore, the Addendum states that intellectual property created by employees of the Federal government is owned exclusively by the Federal government, with no encumbrances or obligations for licensing or assignment to any other party. It also addresses confidentiality or use of information provisions, which are subject to the Freedom of Information Act and other Federal laws and regulations governing confidential or protected information provided to NIST.
The NIST Addendum clarifies that only information identified as confidential in writing when supplied to NIST will be treated as confidential. It also highlights that information obtained by NIST is subject to the Whistleblower Protection Act, ensuring consistency with existing statutes and Executive orders relating to classified information, communications to Congress, reporting violations, and whistleblower protection.
Additionally, the Addendum specifies that only the U.S. Inspector General or other authorized Federal agency may audit NIST. It also includes provisions for any additional terms or conditions, future modifications to the Agreement, or documents incorporated by reference, which are subject to this Addendum.
The Agreement does not obligate any funds, and the Government is duty and tax-exempt. It also prohibits the assignment or delegation of rights or obligations without the Government's prior approval. The NIST Addendum takes precedence over all other terms and conditions in the Agreement or related documents and survives the termination of the Agreement. The duration of the Agreement is limited to five (5) years.
Overall, this special notice provides important information about the NIST Terms of Service (TOS) Addendum, which establishes provisions and requirements for agreements involving NIST, ensuring compliance with Federal laws and regulations, protecting intellectual property, and clarifying the inclusion of this Addendum in any binding agreement.
The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Air Warfare Center, is seeking responses from firms capable of fulfilling a requirement for a cluster upgrade, as outlined in the Sources Sought notice N6893624Q0266. The procurement involves the acquisition of various server types, including Head Nodes, Compute Nodes, Storage Nodes, Metadata Nodes, VM Hosts, and VM Storage, each with specific hardware specifications such as processors, RAM, and SSDs, along with a compliant 48-port managed Ethernet switch. This initiative is critical for enhancing governmental computing capabilities and ensuring compliance with the Trade Agreements Act (TAA). Interested vendors should submit their capability statements to Christine Beltramo at christine.r.beltramo.civ@us.navy.mil or Scott Hansen at scott.c.hansen.civ@us.navy.mil by the specified response date for consideration.
Exhibit Space at 2025 IEEE International Conference on Robotics & Automation Commerce, Department Of
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to negotiate a sole source contract for exhibit space at the 2025 IEEE International Conference on Robotics & Automation, scheduled to take place in Atlanta, Georgia from May 19 to 23, 2025. NIST requires a 400 square foot island exhibit booth, which will include access to a post-conference delegate list, exhibitor personnel passes, WiFi in the exhibit hall, and listing in the conference materials. This procurement is essential for NIST to promote its mission of advancing measurement science and technology, as the conference only permits exhibit rentals through its organizer, IEEE, making them the sole source for this requirement. Interested parties may submit their capabilities in writing to Lauren P. Roller at lauren.roller@nist.gov by October 15, 2024, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.