Membership In A Semiconductor Market Data Platform
ID: 1333ND24QNB130451Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGYDEPT OF COMMERCE NISTGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA

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Professional Organizations (813920)

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SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: OTHER (R799)

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https://sam.gov/opp/bb565836b15a4ceca1038310bdcc6d13/view
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    Description

    The Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) seeks quotations for a fixed-price contract. The goal is to procure access to a comprehensive semiconductor market data platform. NIST requires five licenses for a web portal that provides current and historical data, analysis, and search tools related to the semiconductor industry.

    The primary focus is on enabling confident and discreet data searches on market participants, supply chains, investors, and trends. The portal must include historical data from 2018 and provide access to at least 2,000 new research documents annually, covering a wide range of semiconductor-related topics. This subscription-based service aims to keep NIST informed about the dynamic landscape of the semiconductor market, supporting evidence-based decision-making.

    The contract, with a period of performance set at 12 months, requires the successful vendor to deliver up-to-date market research, statistics, and analysis on a quarterly basis. The incumbent providing these services is Gartner Inc., and the procurement aims to renew and build upon the existing contract. Vendors must demonstrate a global reach and engagement with a diverse range of semiconductor vendors, ensuring data privacy and security.

    Interested parties should provide a firm-fixed-price quotation before 11:00 AM Eastern Time on August 2, 2024. According to the government's response to questions, non-price factors will be given more weight in the evaluation process.

    For more information and clarification, contact Robert Singman at robert.singman@nist.gov or 3019756388.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Robert Singman
    (301) 975-6388
    robert.singman@nist.gov
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    Final Combined Synopsis and Solicitation-1333ND24QNB130451-7-26-24.pdf
    The government seeks quotations for a fixed-price contract to access detailed industry information on semiconductors. The primary objective is to procure five licenses for a web portal subscription that offers comprehensive data, analysis, and search tools related to the semiconductor supply chain. This portal must enable independent data searches on market participants, supply chains, and industry trends, treating all queries as confidential. The subscription should cover historical data from 2018 and forecasts for the next five years, along with access to at least 2,000 new research documents annually. Vendors must demonstrate engagement with a diverse range of vendors globally and ensure data privacy and security. Quotations are due by 11:00 AM Eastern Time on August 2, 2024, with the government favoring non-price factors in its evaluation.
    Response to Questions to RFQ 1333ND24QNB130451.pdf
    The response indicates that the procurement is a renewal or extension of existing services. The incumbent providing these services is Gartner Inc., associated with contract number 1333ND23PNB130151. The focus appears to be on procuring continued support for specific services, likely related to consulting or specialized research, with the new contract building upon the previous one.
    SOW - Data Subscription - 7-26-2024.pdf
    The Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) seeks to procure a subscription to a semiconductor market data platform. The primary objective is to access trusted, vendor-neutral research content and market intelligence. The platform must offer a diverse range of research topics, including market share estimates, forecasts, and insights into the semiconductor industry and its downstream sectors. It should provide up-to-date information on semiconductor markets, products, and vendors, with a focus on collecting data globally. The contractor is responsible for delivering quarterly updated market research, statistics, and analysis. NIST requires quick access to this information, with a two-week turnaround for clarification requests. The subscription's period of performance is set at 12 months. This comprehensive market data platform aims to keep NIST informed about the dynamic semiconductor landscape, enabling evidence-based decision-making.
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