MODIFICATION
R -- MEP Support Contract
- Notice Date
- 6/11/2018
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- NAICS
- 541611
— Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Acquisition Management Division, 100 Bureau Drive, Building 301, Room B130, Gaithersburg, Maryland, 20899-1410, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20899-1410
- Solicitation Number
- SB1341-18-RP-0011
- Archive Date
- 7/30/2018
- Point of Contact
- Lynda M Horton, Phone: 3019753725, Keith Bubar, Phone: 3019758329
- E-Mail Address
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Lynda.Horton@nist.gov, keith.bubar@nist.gov
(Lynda.Horton@nist.gov, keith.bubar@nist.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This is not a solicitation. This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice of an upcoming action in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 5.204. This Pre-Solicitation Notice is issued solely for informational and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This Pre-Solicitation Notice does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is not at this time seeking proposals, and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Respondents are advised that NIST will not pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this Pre-Solicitation Notice. The Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP®) is a program of the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The MEP National Network TM comprises NIST MEP, 51 MEP Centers located in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, and its 1,300 trusted advisors and experts at nearly 600 MEP service locations, providing any U.S. manufacturer with access to resources they need to succeed. MEP Centers are funded by a combination of Federal, State, local and private resources; and focus on helping small and medium-size manufacturers (SMMs)generate business results and thrive in today's technology-driven economy. MEP's mission is to enhance the productivity and technology performance of U.S. manufacturing by acting as a trusted, strategic advisor to promote business growth and connecting manufacturers to public and private resources essential for increased competitiveness and profitability. Centers tailor services to meet critical needs, ranging from process improvement and workforce development to specialized business practices, including supply chain integration, innovation, and technology transfer. MEP's foundation is built upon its partnerships. Centers are the hub for manufacturers, connecting them with government agencies, trade associations, universities and research laboratories, state and federal initiatives, and a host of other resources to help them grow and innovate. Currently, NIST's MEP has a need for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract to assist MEP in successfully fulfilling their mission, as stated above. One of the principle goals of this requirement is to for the Contractor to understand the current and future development and delivery capabilities of the network. This will be accomplished by establishing mechanisms to discover the current and future needs of U.S.-based small manufacturers and translating that information into actionable strategies and plans to enhance the development, delivery and quality of products and services delivered by the Centers and foster coordination of those organizations that comprise this network. The contract will provide additional resources and subject matter expertise to expand and accelerate MEP's ability to serve as a trusted advisor for U.S. manufacturing. Specifically, strategies and plans will be developed and executed to support expansion and deeper leverage of resources to integrate cost reduction strategies with profitable growth. The successful deployment of these strategies, services and products will further enable the MEP National Network to most effectively serve as the critical connecting point for manufacturers, state and local governments, private sector resources, research organizations, and the federal government. To respond to this expanded need, MEP will, with support from this contract, develop new networks and partnerships that companies require to realize an enduring competitive position in the global market. These efforts will further promote the transition from reactive strategies to the proactive pursuit of increased profits and overall growth by helping manufacturers to understand the value of their marketable assets in light of these drivers. The major areas of emphasis for research, marketing and deployment of efforts under this contract shall be related to the four key goals of the MEP strategic plan: Empower Manufacturers: Assist U.S. manufacturers in embracing productivity-enhancing, innovative manufacturing technologies; navigating advanced technology solutions; and recruiting and retaining skilled employees. Champion Manufacturing: Actively promote the importance of a strong manufacturing base as key to a robust U.S. economy and protection of national security interests; create awareness of innovations in manufacturing; create enabling workforce development partnerships to build a stronger and more diverse workforce pipeline; and maximize market awareness of the MEP National Network. Leverage Partnerships: Leverage national, regional, state, and local partnerships to generate substantial increases in market penetration; identify mission-complementary advocates to help MEP become a recognized manufacturing resource brand; and build an expanded service delivery model to support manufacturing technology advances. Transform the Network: Maximize the MEP National Network's knowledge and experience to operate as an integrated national network; increase efficiency and effectiveness in employing a Learning Organization platform; and create a resilient and adaptive MEP National Network to support a resilient and adaptive U.S. manufacturing base. It is anticipated that the Support Contract will be a multiple award, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract, with issuance of subsequent Firm Fixed Price Task Orders, as needed throughout a period of 5 years. (1 base year, plus 4-1 year option periods). The NAICS code for this requirement is 541611 with a small business size standard of 15 million. NIST anticipates setting this procurement aside 100% for Small Business Offerors to fulfill the requirement. The competitive Request for Quotation (RFQ), amendments, and all questions and answers related to this procurement shall be made available via the Internet at HTTP://WWW.FEDBIZOPPS.GOV under RFQ number SB1341-18-RP-0011 Potential offerors shall be responsible for obtaining this solicitation and related Amendments, if any, from www.fbo.gov after the solicitation has been posted. It is, and will continue to be, the responsibility of each potential Offeror to monitor www.fbo.gov for any amendments or other information related to the solicitation. Any communications regarding this acquisition must be made in writing and forwarded via email to Lynda.Horton@nist.gov, and shall identify the solicitation number, company name, company address, as well as point of contact email address and phone number. Offerors shall be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) website at www.sam.gov, in order to be eligible to receive a contract under this acquisition. THERE IS NO WRITTEN SOLICITATION DOCUMENT AVAILABLE UNTIL THE SOLICITATION IS POSTED AT FBO, TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL NOT BE HONORED, AND NO BIDDERS LIST WILL BE MAINTAINED. Potential offerors are requested to direct all questions via email to Lynda.Horton@nist.gov. Added: <input type="hidden" name="dnf_class_values[procurement_notice][description][1][added_on]" value="2018-05-09 09:18:58">May 09, 2018 9:18 am Modified: <input type="hidden" name="dnf_class_values[procurement_notice][description][1][modified_on]" value="2018-06-11 10:03:51">Jun 11, 2018 10:03 am Track Changes NIST anticipates posting the solicitation by July 15, 2018.
- Web Link
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FBO.gov Permalink
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- Place of Performance
- Address: 100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, Maryland, 20899, United States
- Zip Code: 20899
- Zip Code: 20899
- Record
- SN04951431-W 20180613/180611231100-f536e2f4dda5fa38e52b53e3f70b31c9 (fbodaily.com)
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