NSF Help Hotline Requirement - Sole Source
ID: 49100425K0003Type: Special Notice
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATIONNATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATIONDIV OF ACQ AND COOPERATIVE SUPPORTALEXANDRIA, VA, 22314, USA

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Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

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SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: COMMUNICATIONS (R426)

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https://sam.gov/opp/d41ab506fa8646ee86915cf18a2a801b/view
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    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking to award a sole source contract to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) for the provision of a confidential hotline and related support services for individuals affected by sexual assault, harassment, and stalking. The contract will encompass the establishment of a technology infrastructure that includes a hotline, online chat dashboard, informational website, and a texting referral number, aimed at enhancing support services across the NSF enterprise. This initiative is part of NSF's commitment to fostering a safe and inclusive environment, leveraging RAINN's unique qualifications and proprietary technology to ensure privacy and security for survivors. The contract is valued at under $750,000, with a 12-month base period and an option for an additional 12 months. Interested parties can reach out to Jonathan Schmeelk at jschmeel@nsf.gov for further details.

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    Jonathan Schmeelk
    jschmeel@nsf.gov
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    NSF Help Hotline Sole Source Justification_Redacted.pdf
    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is executing a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition to procure 24/7 sexual assault and harassment crisis intervention services from the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN). This initiative supports NSF's commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment by establishing a hotline, online chat, and a dedicated website for confidential support and resources for individuals affected by sexual violence across the NSF enterprise, including contractors and grantees. RAINN, as the largest anti-sexual violence organization in the U.S., possesses the unique qualifications needed to fulfill this contract, including proprietary technology and trained specialists that prioritize privacy and security for survivors. The proposed contract is for a firm-fixed price under $750,000, with a 12-month base and a 12-month option period. Market research confirmed no other provider offers the extensive expertise and services necessary for NSF's specific needs. NSF remains committed to evaluating the market for potential competitors in the future. This action underscores NSF’s dedication to preventing and effectively responding to sexual violence in its community.
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