SPECIAL NOTICE
A -- NOTICE OF INTENT
- Notice Date
- 8/14/2013
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 541690
— Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Acquisition Management Division, 100 Bureau Drive, Building 301, Room B129, Mail Stop 1640, Gaithersburg, Maryland, 20899-1640, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20899-1640
- Solicitation Number
- NOI-13-04151
- Archive Date
- 9/12/2013
- Point of Contact
- Lynda M Roark, Phone: 3019753725, Todd D Hill, Phone: 301-975-8802
- E-Mail Address
-
Lynda.Roark@nist.gov, todd.hill@nist.gov
(Lynda.Roark@nist.gov, todd.hill@nist.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Notice of Intent The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, under authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) (1), with The University of Akron of Akron, OH for Research on Standards and Measurement of Nanoparticles for the Semiconductor and Dimensional Metrology Division of the Physical Measurement Laboratory (PML) at NIST in Gaithersburg, MD. The Semiconductor and Dimensional Metrology Division (SDMD) provides leadership in conducting research in the areas of dimensional, nanometer-scale, surface, and acoustic pressure metrology; accelerometry; silicon Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) technology; MicroElectroMechanical Systems (MEMS); power electronics; nanoelectronics; and flexible/printed electronics. The technical programs, their goals, technical strategies, activities, and accomplishments described here for each Division project clearly demonstrate the impact of the SDMD's leadership and effective service as it continues to respond to the needs of industry and to contribute to the scientific and engineering communities. Ongoing research has been conducted during the past several years on standards and measurements of reference nanoparticle systems for Nano-medicine and environmental health and safety. At this point in the project, current efforts are focused on: • Development of methods for performing chromatographic separation and mass spectrometric analysis of chemical moieties attached to the functionalized shell layer of the nanoparticle and, in some cases, chemical constituents composing the core of the particle as well. This work involves efforts to determine purity and quantitative uptake of the targeting moiety as a function of the core-shell ratio; • Obtaining statistical correlation between the degree of functionalization, the dimensional size of nanoparticles, and their stability under varying environmental conditions by employing fluid atomic force microscopy and dynamic light scattering measurements; • Developing quality assurance protocols for multi-step self-assembly to be used in the assessment of nanoparticle stability. NIST intends to negotiate on a sole source basis based on the following: The degree of specialized training and experience in characterization techniques of a wide range of functional nanoparticles by atomic force microscope (AFM) imaging, dynamic light scattering (DLS), and high performance liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometric analysis (HPLC-MS) are essential for the timely and successful completion of the project. The University of Akron and its specific representative have a unique capability and knowledge to perform the necessary measurement tasks. Alternatively, the degree of effort and length of time required to train someone unfamiliar with every one of the aspects of PML's current laboratory practice (AFM, DLS, HPLC, MS, etc.) would adversely impact the progress of this project. A conservative estimate of the training time, which would necessarily involve both that of a new contractor and a Government employee, is a minimum of six months. The expense of adequate training of a competent scientist to complete the contract would result in an additional and immediate cost to the project in excess of $100,000 and cause delays in excess of six months. No other companies are capable of providing the services required by NIST in a timely manner, without interruption of the current project. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition 541690, with a size standard of 14 million dollars. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. No solicitation package will be issued. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations. However, responses received by August 28, 2013 will be considered by the Government.
- Web Link
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- Place of Performance
- Address: 100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, Maryland, 20899, United States
- Zip Code: 20899
- Zip Code: 20899
- Record
- SN03148604-W 20130816/130814235254-5ad5964ece7a1e1ce431978602066a36 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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