Source: https://oppex.com/environment/us?page=20
Timestamp: 2019-02-16 02:55:17
Document Index: 366198681

Matched Legal Cases: ['art 16', 'art 12', 'art 12', 'art 12', 'art 13', 'art 12', 'art 12', 'art 13', 'art 12', 'art 12', 'ART 13']

RECOVERY - Integrated Customer Communications Environment Support (Home Buyers Tax Credit)
United States, Lanham, MD - Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service (IRS) -
RECOVERY - THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. THIS OPPORTUNITY WILL ONLY BE AVAILABLE TO LOCKHEED MARTIN MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS DESIGNERS, INC. (LMSD) FOR REASONS DESCRIBED BELOW. In compliance with the transparency and acco ...
Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service (IRS) | Published June 16, 2010
RECOVERY - THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. THIS OPPORTUNITY WILL ONLY BE AVAILABLE TO LOCKHEED MARTIN MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS DESIGNERS, INC. (LMSD) FOR REASONS DESCRIBED BELOW. In compliance with the transparency and accountability requirements associated with the supplemental appropriations provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, Pub.L. 111-5, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) posts this notice of intent to issue a modification to an existing, competitively awarded Task Order. Task Order 0030 was awarded to LMSD. under an existing, competitively awarded Indefinite Delivery - Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract (TIRNO-06-D-00013) using fair opportunity provisions outlined in Far Part 16. LMSD is a large business that was selected for award. Twenty-one large and small businesses were solicited. The modification will be executed as a firm fixed-price award fee action. This procurement provides for software development, testing, configuration management and project management support to the IRS Integrated Customer Communications Environment (ICCE) program. ICCE provides software applications and connections for both phone and web interactive applications, including economic stimulus related applications. The existing economic stimulus component of ICCE is being modified to accommodate Voice Response Unit (VRU) message changes that are in response to legislative initiatives resulting from Homebuyer Tax Credit initiatives. The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 established a tax credit for first-time homebuyers worth up to $7,500. ARRA expanded the first-time homebuyer credit by increasing the amount to $8,000. The Worker, Homeownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009, signed into law on Nov. 6, 2009, extends and expands the first-time homebuyer credit allowed by previous Acts, which requires expansion of the existing task order.
Scientific Service for the Study of Radiation in the Environment
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) anticipates releasing a solicitation to conduct scientific study of the risk of exposure to radiation in the environment. The National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH) of the U.S. Depa ...
Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | Published August 22, 2008 - Deadline September 12, 2008
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) anticipates releasing a solicitation to conduct scientific study of the risk of exposure to radiation in the environment. The National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services requires services from potential offerors with experience in radiation risk analysis relating to cancer, other chronic diseases caused by radiation, or adverse reproductive outcomes. The contractor must have diverse skills in risk analysis, toxicology, health physics, environmental exposure assessment, and estimation of health risks from chemicals and radionuclides and be able to satisfy the data quality objectives consistent with the planning, performing and assessing dose or risk-based released criteria based on Multi- Agency Radiation Survey & Site Investigation Manual(MARSSIM) guidelines. The contractor will often be required to design and manage web pages or large databases and write computer programs. The contractor will require public communications skills for tasks such as writing newsletters and fact sheets, creating Web pages, preparing training material, and preparing multi-media public presentations. NCEH intends, within the limitations stated herein, to satisfy these requirements through the continued use of in-house scientific, technical and operational staff and through task orders under this contract. The Government intends to set aside qualified small business firms under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 541711, employee standard 500. Firms should have the capability to perform scientific services for the study of the risk of exposure to radiation. Because the timing and size of task orders cannot be entirely predicted, the work load may fluctuate during the year. Therefore, CDC contemplates an IDIQ type contract with firm-fixed price task order with Base Year and four Option Years, not to exceed 60 months. The Request for Proposal will be available on or about September 15, 2008 and will be posted to www.fbo.gov. No telephone requests will be accepted.
ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (DoED) INTERNAL CONTROL ENVIRONMENT AND IMPROPER PAYMENTS
United States - Department of Education, Federal Student Aid -
ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (DoED) INTERNAL CONTROL ENVIRONMENT AND IMPROPER PAYMENTS This RFP is for Phase 1 of a 2-step competitive acquisition being conducted consistent with the process contained in EDAR 3415 ...
Department of Education, Federal Student Aid | Published July 18, 2013 - Deadline July 29, 2013
ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (DoED) INTERNAL CONTROL ENVIRONMENT AND IMPROPER PAYMENTS This RFP is for Phase 1 of a 2-step competitive acquisition being conducted consistent with the process contained in EDAR 3415.302-70. As a result of this competition, the government intends to award the successful offeror a commercial (FAR Part 12) indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract having up to a 10-year ordering period for acquiring assessment (audit) and reporting of the DoED internal control environment and improper payments with special focus on grants, loans and guarantees. See attached Phase 1 RFP and Attachments A (Scope of Services) and B (Certifications and Representations). RESPONSES TO THIS RFP MUST BE SUBMITTEDVIA EMAIL, ON OR BEFORE 2:00 PM EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST) ON 29 JULY 2013. ANY QUESTIONS RELATED TO THIS PHASE 1 RFP MUST BE SUBMITTED, VIA EMAIL, ON OR BEFORE 10:00 AM EST on 25 JULY 2013. EXTENSIONS TO THESE TIMES AND CUTOFF DATES WILL NOT BE GRANTED. Of note, a FEDBIZOPS source sought notice was previously issued under FSASS0001 and eBuy number RFQ 754251 for this initial requirement under the title ‘OMB A-123 Internal Control'.
Information Support Server Environment (ISSE) Guard II
The Air Force Research Laboratory, Rome Research Site (AFRL Rome) has a requirement to conduct Information Support Server Environment (ISSE) Guard software enhancement, implementation, system integration, installation, operation and mainte ...
Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command | Published August 21, 2008
The Air Force Research Laboratory, Rome Research Site (AFRL Rome) has a requirement to conduct Information Support Server Environment (ISSE) Guard software enhancement, implementation, system integration, installation, operation and maintenance, research and development, and support for the Air Force Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Agency's Combat ISR Office, the U.S. Intelligence Community, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Federal Law Enforcement Agencies, and existing ISSE user sites. This effort supports Air Force efforts in providing commands with required Cross-Domain ISR information and capability, when and where it is needed. This Inter-domain information sharing program will enhance the current ISSE Guard at the Unified and Major Commands and their subordinate units and maintain the current ISSE Guard sites. Software development, integration, deployment and maintenance will be provided for the ISSE Guard. It will be necessary to provide analysis, design, development, integration management, system and network administration/operation, technical documentation and testing to support the maintenance and evaluation of existing systems and of new development systems. In the course of performance, the contractor personnel will interface with various agencies and commands throughout the DoD through electronic means and visits to various DoD and U.S. Intelligence Community sites worldwide. The contractor personnel will also provide technical expertise to AFRL/RIE for analysis, design, development, integration, testing and evaluation. Anticipated deliverables include software and technical documentation. This work will require a source that maintains a SECRET facility clearance and staff with approximately forty-five (45) TOP SECRET / SCI security clearances. An indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity cost-plus-fixed-fee (completion) type contract is contemplated with an ordering period of 60 months. The NAICS code for this effort is 541511, and the size standard for small business is average annual receipts of $23 million. Evaluation of the capability packages received in response to the previous Sources Sought announcement resulted in a determination that a small business set-aside was not warranted. Although a foreign disclosure review has not yet been accomplished, it is anticipated that foreign participation will be excluded at the prime contractor level. A technical read library, available on Compact Disc (CD), relating to the subject area of this acquisition will be available for review by potential offerors. This technology is listed on the Military Critical Technology List (MCTL). As a result, International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) applies which requires the contractor to have a certified DD 2354, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement. The library contains sensitive technical data; therefore, prior to access being granted, respondents must submit a copy of an approved DD Form 2345, "Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement," which certifies the respondent is on the Certified Contractor Access List (CCAL), along with a letter from the Data Custodian designated on that form, authorizing access by whomever will be reviewing the library, to the ISSE Guard Program Manager at ATTN: Mr. John Woodruff, Air Force Research Laboratory/RIEB, 525 Brooks Road, Rome, New York 13441-4505, Email at John.Woodruff@rl.af.mil, or fax to his attention at 315-330-3913. For further information on CCAL, contact the Defense Logistics Information Service at 1-877-352-2255 or on the web at http://www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp/. In accordance with AFFARS 5301.91, an Ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. Before consulting with an Ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the Contracting Officer, Bonnie L. Goetz, (315) 330-2008, Bonnie.Goetz@rl.af.mil, for resolution. AFFARS Clause 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman (AUG 2005) will be incorporated into the resultant contract. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the Ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The Ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern. Consulting an Ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions). If resolution cannot be made by the Contracting Officer, concerned parties may contact the following AFRL Ombudsman: Susan Hunter, Building 15, RM225, 1864 4th Street, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7130 FAX: 937-255-5036 COM: 937-255-7754. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the AFRL level, may be brought by the concerned party for further consideration to the Air Force Ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067. The Ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. Do not contact the Ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer. The draft Request for Proposal is expected to be posted for review and comment by potential offerors by the fourth (4th) quarter of the Government fiscal year 2008. The formal solicitation is expected to be released in the first (1st) quarter of the Government fiscal year 2009. When it is issued, THE ENTIRE SOLICITATION WILL BE ISSUED ON THE FEDERAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES (FEDBIZOPPS) WEB SITE AT http://www.fedbizopps.gov/. The FedBizOpps offers a registration service that will send an e-mail notification when a change is made to this announcement. To register, click on the "Add To Watchlist" button at the top of this announcement in FedBizOpps. This service is provided for convenience only and does not serve as a guarantee of notification. In addition to this registration, any prospective offerors interested in submitting a proposal for this solicitation must register by e-mail directly with the Contract Specialist, at Joseph.Austin@rl.af.mil, in order to be placed on the List of Registered Parties. Include your company name, address, telephone number and point of contact, fax number, e-mail address and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code. The Contract Specialist will post this list on the FedBizOpps along with the solicitation to facilitate subcontracting and teaming opportunities only. Offerors registering their name either on the FedBizOpps or with the Contract Specialist should not conclude that they will receive a paper copy of the solicitation in the mail. Paper copies will not be available. The solicitation and any amendments thereto will only be available by downloading the documents from the FedBizOpps. All prospective offerors are responsible for monitoring this site for the release of amendments (if any) or other information pertaining to this solicitation. Any questions concerning clarifications of the Statement of Scope or the terms and conditions should be communicated directly to the Contract Specialist, Joseph Austin at 315-330-4310 or the Contracting Officer, Bonnie L. Goetz at 315-330-2008. Technical questions should be directed to the Laboratory Program Manager, John Woodruff at 315-330-7156, e-mail John.Woodruff@rl.af.mil. Contractual questions should be directed to the Contract Specialist at 315-330-4310, e-mail Joseph.Austin@rl.af.mil. See Numbered Note 26. All responsible sources may submit a proposal in response to the RFP which shall be considered.
Portable Equipment Storage Shelter for Frigid Environment
United States, Barrow, AK - Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) -
COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION Portable Equipment Storage Shelter for Frigid Environment (I) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with addi ...
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) | Published June 22, 2010 - Deadline July 8, 2010
COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION Portable Equipment Storage Shelter for Frigid Environment (I) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (II) This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). (III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-39. (IV) This solicitation is a total small business set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 326199 for this solicitation. The small business size standard is 500 employees. (V) This combined solicitation/synopsis is for procurement of the following items: Line Item 0001: PORTABLE STORAGE SHELTER FOR FRIGID BARROW, AK SITE (VI) Description of requirements is as follows: SPECIFICATIONS - EQUIPMENT STORAGE SHELTER BARROW 1.) Shelter size is 10ft wide x 12ft long x 8ft high. 2.) Shelter constructed with a fiberglass exterior 3.) Shelter must be insulated, be able to withstand frigid cold. 4.) Access door must be 3ft wide x 7ft tall, with closure system, 3 point, to operate in frigid conditions. 5.) Access door to be offset from center of end to allow for storage. 6.) Interior flooring and walls can be constructed of wood. 7.) Shelter must be wired for 208vac, heaters, "one on either end", overhead shop light, and one interior receptacle, 120vac, with distribution panel. 8.) Shelter must be skid mounted and forklift ready for movement. 9.) Shelter must have tie-down points for high winds of up to 50mph or more. Tie down anchors must be supplied with unit and be able to penetrate frozen ground. (VII) Required delivery August 30, 2010. Place of Delivery is Barrow, AK. Shelter must be completed in time for shipment to Barrow in August 2010, to be trucked to Dead Horse, Alaska and backhauled to Barrow via barge. Delivery shall be arranged by GBL; quote shall include shipping charges, if applicable. (VIII) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (June 2008), applies to this acquisition. In addition to written price quotes, offerors are instructed to complete and return the attached Standard Form 18. (IX) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items (Jan 1999), applies to this acquisition. Paragraph (a) is hereby completed as follows, listed in order of importance: 1) Technical Capability: Item must meet all specifications in (VI) above. 2) Price: Quote must state price in U.S. Dollars. 3) Delivery: Quote must include delivery schedule 4) Warranty: Quote must state warranty, if applicable. Offers will be evaluated based on price and the factors set forth in paragraph (a), and award will be made to the firm offering the best value to the Government on an all or none basis. Offers must contain adequate information about the evaluation factors to demonstrate that the vendor is responsive. This will be a firm fixed-price purchase order, with payment terms of Net 30. (X) The offeror shall complete the annual representations and certifications electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov. (XI) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Mar 2009), applies to this acquisition. (XII) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (Feb 2010) applies to this acquisition. The following clauses under subparagraph (b) apply: (8)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (18) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Apr 2009) (19) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755). (20) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Aug 2009) (E.O. 13126). (21) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999). (22) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246). (24) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998). (31)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (June 2009). (33) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury). (38) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003). (XIII) The following clauses are also applicable to this acquisition: 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html (End of provision) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference (Feb 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html (End of clause) The following additional terms and conditions apply: 52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language (Apr 1991) 52.214-35 Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency (Apr 1991) 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) Department of Commerce Clauses: 1352.215-72 Inquiries (APR 2010) Offerors must submit all questions concerning this solicitation in writing to bill.pickert@noaa.gov. Questions should be received no later than 1:00 P.M. PDT, July 6th, 2010. Any responses to questions will be made in writing, without identification of the questioner, and will be included in an amendment to the solicitation. Even if provided in other form, only the question responses included in the amendment to the solicitation will govern performance of the contract. (End of clause) (XIV) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating does not apply. (XV) Quotes are required to be received in the contracting office no later than 5:00 P.M. PDT on July 8, 2010. All quotes must be faxed or emailed to the attention of Bill Pickert. The fax number is (206) 527-1710 and email address is bill.pickert@noaa.gov. Submission of proposals and quotes by email is preferred. (XVI) Any questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to Bill Pickert, Purchasing Agent, 206-526-4549, bill.pickert@noaa.gov. Technical questions can be addressed to Bill Loze, Facilities, NOAA/NESDIS CDA Station, Fairbanks, AK, (907) 451-1283, bill.loze@noaa.gov.
R--Survey Readiness Consultation Services Environment of Care (EC) & Life Safety (LS) Survey Readiness
Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Strategic Acquisition Center | Published July 8, 2016 - Deadline July 15, 2016
R--NAVY INFORMATION DOMINANCE FORCE SHORE MODERNIZATION AND INTEGRATION DIRECTORATE NAVAL NETWORKING ENVIRONMENT SUPPORT
A--NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - IMMERSIVE ENVIRONMENT SIMULATOR RAVE II DISPLAY UPGRADE
The United States Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.501(a)(1) quote mark The property or services needed by the executive agency are available from only one responsible source an ...
Department of the Army, Army Contracting Command | Published July 16, 2015 - Deadline July 31, 2015
The United States Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.501(a)(1) quote mark The property or services needed by the executive agency are available from only one responsible source and no other type of property or services will satisfy the needs of the executive agency quote mark based on the proprietary nature of the RAVE II Display system. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with Mechdyne Corporation, 11 East Church Street, Suite 400, Marshalltown, IA 50158-5011, for the design and installation of an upgraded visual display system to replace the outdated components of the custom designed RAVE II visual display. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any responsible source who believes it is capable of meeting the requirement may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency, only if received by the closing date and time of this notice. A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses to this notice are due on or before 31 July 2015 1159 AM EST by email at jessica.r.camunez.civ@mail.mil.
A--OPEN MISSIONS SYSTEMS (OMS) FUTURE AIRBORNE CAPABILITY ENVIRONMENT (FACE) SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT (OFSD)
Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command | Published July 8, 2015
16--CARGO PLATFORM HEALTH ENVIRONMENT (CPHE) HELICOPTER VIBRATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ENHANCED FUNCTIONALITY (PHASE III)
THIS IS NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE TASK ORDER against Basic Ordering Agreement W58RGZ-04-G-0023 under the authority of U.S.C. 2304 (c) (1) and regulatory authority at FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Suppl ...
Department of the Army, Army Contracting Command | Published August 21, 2014 - Deadline September 22, 2014
THIS IS NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE TASK ORDER against Basic Ordering Agreement W58RGZ-04-G-0023 under the authority of U.S.C. 2304 (c) (1) and regulatory authority at FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The United States Army Contracting Command - Redstone Arsenal, Alabama (ACC-Redstone Arsenal) 35898-5280. The contemplated requirement will be sole sourced to the Boeing Company, Route 291 & Stewart Avenue, Ridley Park, PA 19078-1099. The Statement of Work (SOW) establishes the requirements to define the tasks and responsibilities for the further development of the CPHE software to be performed by the Contractor in support of the Cargo Helicopter Project Management office (PMO), Logistics Division, and Logistics Modernization Branch in support of the CH-47F Aircraft. The design and manufacture of the CH-47 airframe is proprietary to The Boeing Company. This synopsis is provided for informational purposes and is not to be considered a request for proposal (RFP). However, all responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the Agency when the RFP is posted. Proposal shall be sent by email to Thelma Coley at the email address below. Questions regarding this synopsis shall be directed to Thelma Coley, Contract Specialist, by email at thelma.e.coley.civ@mail.mil TELEPHONE CALLS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. All parties interested in doing business with the Army Contracting Command - Redstone Arsenal are invited to access the Army Single Face to Industry (AFSI) at https://acquisition.army.mil/asfi/ , quote mark ASFI for Industry. quote mark Charlene Marshall Contracting Officer
A--Predator Research Integrated Networked Combat Environment Workload Indices via Neurobridge Kit (PRINCE WINK)
69--Badic Division Officer Course (BDOC) Conning Officer Virtual Environment (COVE)1 Workstations
United States, Research Parkway Orlando, FL - Department of the Navy, Naval Air Systems Command -
The Government originally intended to exercise an option on an awarded Section 8(a) contract to Daedalus Technologies Incorporated (Daedalus) for the delivery of six (6) Conning Officer Virtual Environment (COVE) 1 Workstations and associat ...
Department of the Navy, Naval Air Systems Command | Published October 3, 2012
The Government originally intended to exercise an option on an awarded Section 8(a) contract to Daedalus Technologies Incorporated (Daedalus) for the delivery of six (6) Conning Officer Virtual Environment (COVE) 1 Workstations and associated installation labor for the Basic Division Officers Course (BDOC) program (SWOS) located in Norfolk, VA. However, due to a recent order enjoining the Small Business Administration and DoD from awarding procurements for military simulators under the Section 8(a) program, the Government awarded a sole source contract to Daedalus for the delivery of these workstations and associated labor.
MQ-4C BAMS UAS Joint Unmanned Aircraft System Mission Environment (JUAS ME)
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), NAS Patuxent River, MD has awarded a cost plus fixed fee delivery order to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation - Aerospace Systems, Bethpage, NY, for a Joint Unmanned Aircraft System Mission Environ ...
Department of the Navy, Naval Air Systems Command | Published July 24, 2012
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), NAS Patuxent River, MD has awarded a cost plus fixed fee delivery order to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation - Aerospace Systems, Bethpage, NY, for a Joint Unmanned Aircraft System Mission Environment Support Concept to conduct requirements analysis efforts on the Broad Area Maritime Surveillance (BAMS) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) under existing basic ordering agreement N00019-10-G-0004, on an other than full and open competition basis. The Justification and Approval for Other than Full and Open Competition is attached to this notice.
Acting Director/Senior Advisor Sustainable Development and Environment Office (SD&E)
United States, Washington, DC 20521-3220 - Agency for International Development, Overseas Missions -
The United States Government, as represented by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications from qualified U.S. Citizens to provide personal services as the Director for the Sustainable Developme ...
Agency for International Development, Overseas Missions | Published June 27, 2011 - Deadline July 15, 2011
The United States Government, as represented by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications from qualified U.S. Citizens to provide personal services as the Director for the Sustainable Development and Environment Office (SD&E) under a Personal Services Contract for USAID/Bolivia. The place of performance for this position will be in La Paz, Bolivia. Submissions to this solicitation shall be in accordance with the attached information, at the place and time specified. Any questions regarding this solicitation should be in writing and directed to Ginger Longworth at glongworth@usaid.gov with a copy to Maria Elena Burgos at maburgos@usaid.gov. Phone calls regarding this position will not be accepted.
Complex Event Modeling Simulation & Analysis (CEMSA): Real-Time Analysis Communication Environment (RACE)
The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate Infrastructure/Geophysical Division (DHS S&T IGD) seeks technologies to improve and increase the nation's preparedness for and response to natural and man-made threa ...
Department of Homeland Security, Office of the Chief Procurement Officer | Published September 16, 2010 - Deadline October 31, 2010
The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate Infrastructure/Geophysical Division (DHS S&T IGD) seeks technologies to improve and increase the nation's preparedness for and response to natural and man-made threats through superior situational awareness, emergency response capabilities, and critical infrastructure protection. The focus of BAA 10-11 is the Real-Time Analysis Communication Environment (RACE), which is in the area of modeling and simulation, and meets the expressed high-priority technologies for the Complex Event Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (CEMSA) system for integration into the Risk Development and Modeling Branch (RDMB) capability portfolio of existing modeling and simulations systems. RDMB managers the in-depth Critical Infrastructures and Key Resources (CIKR) analysis leveraging advanced modeling and simulation and capability development mandated by Congress. The work completed under this BAA will enhance the Congressionally mandated National and Regional analysis, modeling, and simulation capability of analyzing disruptions on CIKR within the time constraints of rapid decision cycles. In order to rapidly achieve an analysis capability to address disruptions to CIKR systems and estimate impact at the local, regional and national levels, RACE will leverage the current Risk Development and Modeling Branch portfolio of analysis, modeling, and simulation tools. The result will be a set of tools complementing CEMSA and being interoperable across the suite of RDMB models and visualization systems which will operate within the Hierarchical Yet Dynamic Reprogrammable Architecture Critical Infrastructure Risk Decision Analysis System environment. In addition to support the mission needs to work with sensitive data and to support a broad set of customers RACE must operate on both unclassified DHS networks and on the Homeland Security Data Network (HDSN) at the secret level. The Principal Investigator and any of his/her team who will have access to the Homeland Security Data Network must hold a secret security clearance. The "Complex Event Modeling Simulation & Analysis (CEMSA): Real-Time Analysis Communication Environment (RACE)" Broad Agency Announcement (BAA10-11)/Solicitation Document will be available at fedbizopps.gov and https://baa.st.dhs.gov/ on 16 September 2010.
20--Engineering Control System (ECS) Software Development Environment (SDE) of the LPD 17 Class Ships
United States, Naval Base Philadelphia, PA - Department of the Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command -
The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, Philadelphia intends to procure a configured, licensed, integrated and tested Software Development Environment (SDE)for Engineering Control System of the LPD 17 Class Ships that includes ...
Department of the Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command | Published March 25, 2008
The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, Philadelphia intends to procure a configured, licensed, integrated and tested Software Development Environment (SDE)for Engineering Control System of the LPD 17 Class Ships that includes IT servers, workstations and proprietary and third party software packages. The software packages are to be configured, integrated and tested to ensure the capability of editing and generating successful rebuilds of the LPD-17 runtime control applications. It also includes licenses for usage of the proprietary software. The turn key environment consists of commercial hardware, vendor L-3 Marine Systems proprietary software and third party programs. The SDE will be similar to the development environment used by L-3 Marine Systems specifically to write, edit and successfully generate rebuilds of the LPD-17 runtime shipboard software. The SDE is required to be delivered 120 days after contract award. This is an Unrestricted procu! rement. The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Contract. The proposed contract action is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source, L-3 Marine Systems , 750 Miller Drive SE, Suite 100, Leesburg, VA 20175-8919, under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within fifteen days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not pay for any information provided. The solicitatio! n will be issued on or about 11 April 2008 and will close 30 days ther eafter. All interested parties may download the solicitation and any amendments at http://www.neco.navy.mil or http://www.fedbizopps.gov at the approximate date listed for release of the solicitation.
99--Requirement for a one year membership in The Open Group Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE) Consortium.
Department of the Army, Army Contracting Command | Published June 21, 2012 - Deadline July 6, 2012
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 12.102(g), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice, this announcement constitutes the only solicitation; any offers will be considered; however, it is the Government's intent to award a sole-source purchase order The Open Group Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE) Consortium. This procurement is for a requirement for a one year membership in The Open Group Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE) Consortium. The Open Group is a non-profit organization that stands up consortiums for DoD, and other government agencies, and industry. The Open Group set up the standard for software development in the military avionics / cockpit software market segment. The Army Contracting Command - Redstone Arsenal (ACC-RSA) under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 6.302-1 entitled, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements." intends to issue a sole source purchase order to The Open Group Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE) Consortium.
Solicitation for Personal Services Contractor - Regional Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) Senior Advisor in USAID/El Salvador, GS-13
The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking applications from qualified and interested U.S. Citizens to provide services as a Regional Environment and Natural Resources (EN ...
Agency for International Development, Overseas Missions | Published June 4, 2012 - Deadline June 18, 2012
The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking applications from qualified and interested U.S. Citizens to provide services as a Regional Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) Senior Advisor under a personal services contract, as described in the attached solicitation.
69--Sole Source to Advanced Acoustic Concepts (AAC) for H-60 Common Acoustic Simulator Environment (CASE)
Synopsis Title: H-60 Common Acoustic Simulator Environment (CASE) Requirement: The Department of the Navy, Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD), Orlando, FL, intends to issue a contract to Advanced Acoustic Concepts ...
Department of the Navy, Naval Air Systems Command | Published December 13, 2011 - Deadline December 28, 2011
Synopsis Title: H-60 Common Acoustic Simulator Environment (CASE) Requirement: The Department of the Navy, Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD), Orlando, FL, intends to issue a contract to Advanced Acoustic Concepts (AAC) 425 Oser Ave Unit 1 Hauppauge, NY 11788-3676. AAC will provide six (6) Common Acoustic Stimulated Environment (CASE) for the H-60 platform, on a sole source basis per FAR 6.302-1 “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency needs.” The applicable NAICS code for this effort is 334511 and the applicable PSC code is 6910. AAC is the Original Equipment Manufacturer and currently the only company that has and is providing CASE to the government. AAC is the sole designer, developer and manufacturer of CASE, and therefore is the only company with the requisite knowledge, expertise and technical data that can meet the Governments requirement in a timely manner. The full scope of the requirement is to provide six (6) Common Acoustic Stimulated Environment (CASE) for the H-60 platform. Four CASE will be installed in Tactical Operational Flight Trainers (TOFTs) at NAS North Island (TOFTs #1, #2, #3, and #5), one at NAS Jacksonville (TOFT #4), and one at NAS Mayport (TOFT #6). CASE functionality will be used to support development of acoustic stimulators on these devices, and shall include submodes to demonstrate support of acoustic training for the MH-60R TOFTs. The MH-60R TOFT provides fleet operational and test communities with a complete aircraft simulated and stimulated environment for MH-60R tactical and flight events. All aircraft sensors as well as flight parameters are replicated permitting immersive evaluation of tactical procedures. The acoustic subsystem contains an actual aircraft Common Acoustic Processor and aircraft mission computers, keysets and displays. The CASE is being procured to provide the acoustic input into the TOFT. Delivery of the 6 CASE shall be 9 months after contract award. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Any interested party must have the approved facility and personnel clearances necessary and also demonstrate its ability to obtain any required clearances in time to meet the schedule requirements. Any respondent must also submit a Statement of Qualifications to demonstrate their ability to perform the Government's needs within the required response time. Additionally, any response to this notice must show clear, compelling and convincing evidence that competition will be advantageous to the government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided. This synopsis is for informational purposes only. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Contract Specialist identified below: Point of Contact: Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division Attn: Simone Hanniford, Code 253 12350 Research Parkway Orlando, Florida 32826-3224 Phone: (407) 380-4731 Email: simone.hanniford@navy.mil
NIST Reconfigurable Advanced Visualization Environment (RAVE) Upgrade
United States - Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) -
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. THIS ACQUISITION IS BEING PROCURED USING SIMPLIFI ...
Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) | Published August 7, 2013 - Deadline August 26, 2013
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. THIS ACQUISITION IS BEING PROCURED USING SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF FAR PART 13.5. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; QUOTATIONS ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION DOCUMENT WILL NOT BE ISSUED. This solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP). This solicitation document and incorporated clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-67. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541519 for value-added resellers and the size standard is 150 employees. This acquisition is being conducted as a 100% small business set-aside. Offerors will be responsible for obtaining related amendments to this solicitation, if any, from www.fbo.gov. It is the responsibility of each potential offeror to monitor www.fbo.gov for any amendments or other information related to this solicitation. Any communications regarding this acquisition must be made in writing and forwarded via email to Divya Soni at divya.soni@nist.gov and shall identify the solicitation number, company name, company address, as well as point of contact email address and phone number. The Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has the broad mission to promote U.S. Innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology through research and development in information technology, mathematics, and statistics. As part of their research on Virtual Measurements and Analysis, the High Performance Computing and Visualization Group (HPCVG) in ITL operates two fully immersive hardware and software environments in support of the NIST mission. The environments may be operated either independently or together utilizing collaboration software. For additional information, refer to: http://www.nist.gov and http://www.nist.gov/itl/math/hpcvg. For both systems, visual immersion is implemented through 3D stereoscopic display and head tracking. Additional capabilities include a tracked wand for input, audio and a multi-core computer supporting a high performance graphics card for each projector. The first environment is located in Gaithersburg, MD and is a three-projector RAVE product purchased from Mechdyne Corporation (www.mechdyne.com) as a series of increments over the years 2000-2003. The configuration is a corner consisting of two walls and a floor, each projecting a 96"x96" image. The primary host computer for the Gaithersburg system is a Dell T5400 workstation with 32GB memory. The graphics hardware is two NvidiaQuadroPlex D2 (four Nvidia FX5800 cards). An additional capability at this site is a host switch allowing up to three host computers to be attached to all immersive hardware. The host switch is controlled by a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) touch panel at the system console. In addition to the primary host computer, there is a second computer system connected to the host switch as a backup. The host switch has a third connection point available for future host expansion. Projector power on/off and image routing are controlled by an LCD touch panel interface to the host switch. Due to the aging of this equipment, ITL/HPCVG requires the upgrade of the Gaithersburg system to current state-of-the-art hardware. This solicitation is for the procurement of an upgrade to the existing three-projector immersive visualization system in Gaithersburg MD, includes equipment and labor, in accordance with the attached Statement of Work. Line Item 0001: Description: RAVE Upgrade to the existing three-projector immersive visualization system in Gaithersburg, MD, in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW). Period of Performance: Six months from date of award Quantity: 1 EA Site Visit: NIST will hold a site visit on August 9, 2013 in Gaithersburg, MD. Offerors interested in attending the site visit must email the Contract Specialist at divya.soni@nist.gov and CC the Contracting Officer at mimi.robinson@nist.gov so that the email is received no later than 12:00 PM EST on August 8, 2013. The email must contain the following information: a. Offeror's Company Name b. Name of the person(s) attending c. Confirmation that the person is a US Citizen or Permanent Resident (necessary in order to register person(s) as a visitor at NIST). PROPOSAL PREPARATION/SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS Offerors shall submit their proposals in two separate volumes as detailed in this section of the solicitation. All proposals shall be submitted so that they are received at NIST no later than 12:00 PM EST on August 26, 2013. All proposals shall conform to the solicitation provisions and be prepared in accordance with this section. The proposal shall be clearly and concisely written as well as neat, indexed (cross-indexed as appropriate) and logically assembled. All pages of the proposal shall be appropriately numbered. Page limits are provided below. In all sections of the Offeror's proposal, the Offeror must use Times New Roman font, with a font size no smaller than 12 pitch, and must use margins no less than 1 inch on top/bottom/left/right. Text within a graphic shall comply with the font/pitch size requirements. The Offeror shall submit one original copy of the entire proposal on one (1) compact disc or DVD, three (3) hardcopies of the Technical Volume and two (2) hardcopies of the Business Volume to the address identified in the solicitation notice, by the response deadline identified above. Note: Offerors shall clearly identify all pages of the quote that are proprietary. Failure to do this may result in release of information via a FOIA, if requested. OVERALL ARRANGEMENT OF PROPOSALS Volume I - TECHNICAL Volume There shall be no pricing information or labor rates included in the Technical Volume. The Offeror shall submit Volume I in distinct sections for the following Factors A through F, along with an attachment for Part I of Past Performance Information Questionnaires, if applicable. Volume I is limited to no more than forty (40) pages; any pages beyond the 40th page will not be evaluated. The Cover Page, Transmittal Letter, Table of Contents, Past Performance Information, and Resumes are not included in the 40 page limit. The Offeror shall submit the following as part of Volume I: Factor A - TECHNICAL/MANAGEMENT APPROACH The Offeror shall provide a written, detailed Technical Approach for how it proposes to satisfy the requirements of the Statement of Work (SOW). The SOW is attached. If the Offeror's proposal reiterates the SOW without providing sufficient detail for the Government to evaluate how the Offeror proposes to satisfy the requirements of the SOW, the proposal will not be further evaluated, and the Offeror will not be considered for award. The Technical Approach shall include the following components: The Offeror's proposal shall demonstrate a clear understanding of the requirements presented in the solicitation. The Offeror's proposal shall demonstrate how the Offeror's proposed approach is workable and how the end results are likely to help the Government successfully achieve its goals. The Offeror's proposal shall also demonstrate how the Offeror's methods and approach have adequately and completely satisfied the requirements specified in the SOW. The Offeror shall include a draft equipment list and CAD drawing demonstrating its proposed approach. The Offeror's proposal shall also demonstrate how the Offeror will staff the project. The Offeror shall identify any candidates, including program management and technical individuals to cover all areas listed in the SOW, proposed as key personnel and submit resumes for these candidates. The Contractor shall include qualifications of each individual proposed as key personnel who will be responsible for fulfilling this requirement, as evidenced by education and previous experience in conducting projects of similar scope, nature, and duration, with examples cited; Each resume submitted shall not exceed 5 typed pages (back-to-back) in length and include the following: - candidate's name; - the organization name of their current employer; - their relevant education, including advanced degrees and areas of specialization; - their relevant capabilities and experience, including notable projects; - their current country of citizenship. If a proposed candidate is a non-US citizen, the Offeror shall provide valid VISA documentation. The resumes shall be submitted as a distinct portion of the Technical Volume. If the Offeror is selected for award, the proposed candidates will be designated as key personnel in the key personnel clause after award. Factor B - EXPERIENCE The Offeror's proposal shall contain information demonstrating the relevance of the Offeror's experience as it relates to immersive visualization systems. The vendor shall provide a narrative that successfully and clearly demonstrates capabilities that include a minimum of six immersive visualization environments that they have designed and installed within the last three years that are within the scope of the accompanying SOW. The narrative shall include a project description as well as any innovative initiatives that were implemented successfully. The narrative shall address each of the items in the accompanying SOW detailed in section VI Minimum Contractor Qualifications . Factor C - PAST PERFORMANCE The Offeror shall submit past performance information as part of the Technical Volume. The Offeror shall submit past performance information for contracts under which the Offeror has performed as a prime contractor or as a first-tier subcontractor on similarly scoped contracts/orders awarded to them in the past three years by governmental or non-governmental entities. The Offeror shall submit at least two references on each non-Federal contract. Offerors are authorized to provide information on problems encountered on the identified contracts, as well as the Offeror's corrective actions. Past performance information may be submitted as a portion of the Technical Volume, or the Offeror may choose to use the Past Performance Information Questionnaire tool. The required format for this tool is attached, with instructions. If this tool is used, the Offeror shall submit Part I of the questionnaire with its proposal as an attachment to the Technical Volume. References for the Offeror shall submit Part II of the Questionnaire according to the instructions contained therein. The term "Offeror" here is defined as the prime contractor and any of its major subcontractors. The term "Major Subcontractor" is defined as any subcontractor that the Offeror expects to subcontract work to in excess of $150,000.00 throughout the life of this contract. Volume II - BUSINESS Volume (Factor D - Price) The Proposal Form (Standard Form 33), must be executed fully and used as the cover sheet (or first page) of Volume II. Include one (1) originally signed copy of the form in the Original Volume II. The Offeror shall submit the following as part of Volume II: The Offeror shall propose a total firm-fixed-price for the contract. The Offeror shall assume that the contract will begin on September 30, 2013. The Offeror shall include a pricing breakdown, to include: • The number of hours proposed per contract employee and corresponding fully burdened hourly labor rates. The proposed number of hours for each proposed contract employee shall be clearly identified and associated with the applicable labor category for each contract employee. • Pricing for all equipment. • Credit for trade-ins offered, if applicable. In order to facilitate the award process, ALL offers shall include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows: The Offeror shall state "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition." OR The Offeror shall state "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following: Offeror shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s)" Please note that this procurement is not being conducted under the GSA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program or another Government-Wide Area Contract (GWAC). If an Offeror submits a quotation based upon an FSS or GWAC contract, the Government will accept the quoted price. However, the terms and conditions stated herein will be included in any resultant Purchase Order, not the terms and conditions of the Offeror's FSS or GWAC contract, and the statement required above shall be included in the quotation. The successful Offeror must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the website https://www.sam.gov. Failure or refusal to register in SAM will forfeit award. 52.212-2 EVALUATION - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, represents the best value to the Government, price and non-price factors considered. Price Evaluation The Government intends to use a price/technical tradeoff process to award a firm-fixed-price contract to the responsible Offeror whose proposal represents the best value to the Government, evaluated cost/price and other factors considered. Upon receipt of proposals, the Contracting Officer will review them to determine if each Offeror followed all of the proposal preparation/submission instructions in this solicitation. A proposal that did not follow the proposal submission instructions may be deemed unacceptable and may not be further evaluated. Each proposal will be evaluated using the factors described below. An Offeror's failure to address any factor may be considered indicative of the Offeror's lack of understanding of the Government's requirements and may result in that proposal's being determined to be unacceptable. Evaluation Factors for Award: FACTOR A - TECHNICAL/MANAGEMENT APPROACH FACTOR B - EXPERIENCE FACTOR C - PAST PERFORMANCE FACTOR D - PRICE In determining best value, Non-Price Factors A through C, when combined, shall be more important than Factor D (Price). The Non-Price Factors A through C listed above are listed in descending order of importance. The Government reserves the right to make an award to other than the lowest-cost/priced Offeror or to the Offeror with the highest rating based on non-cost/price Factors A through D listed above if the Contracting Officer determines that to do so would result in the best value to the Government. DUE DATE FOR QUOTES ***The due date and time for receipt of quotations is August 26, 2013 no later than 12:00PM EST. The offeror shall hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers. Proposals must be received at the specific location at NIST identified below on or before the due date and time specified in the solicitation. Only information received on or before the due date and time shall be considered for award. Any proposal, or part thereof, received after the due date and time, shall be deemed late and not considered for award. Because of heightened security, FED-EX, UPS, or similar delivery methods are the preferred method of delivery of quotes. If an offeror is hand-delivering their proposal, the offeror must email the Contract Specialist at divya.soni@nist.gov and CC the Contracting Officer at mimi.robinson@nist.gov so that the email is received no later than 12:00 PM EST one business day before the proposal will be hand-delivered. The email must contain the following information: a. Offeror's Company Name b. Name of the person delivering the proposal c. Date and approximate time that the person will arrive at NIST Gaithersburg, MD campus d. Confirmation that the person is a US Citizen Proposals must be submitted so that they are received at the following address: Divya Soni NIST Building 301, Room B146 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 1640 Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1640 The Offeror must deliver the proposal so that it is received at the specific address, building number included, listed above by the due date and due time listed above. APPLICABLE PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES FOR THIS SOLICITATION: All application provisions and clauses for this solicitation can be found in the attached document titled "Applicable Provisions and Clauses SB1341-13-RP-0102.pdf".