SPECIAL NOTICE
R -- American Association for Advancement of Science (AAAS) Science & Technology Policy Fellowships Program (STPF), Professional Development Program Fees
- Notice Date
- 6/21/2018
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 541720
— Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
- Contracting Office
- Agricultural Research Service - National Capital Region Business Service Center
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- 1232SB18Q0068
- Archive Date
- 7/16/2018
- Point of Contact
- Travis Heller,
- E-Mail Address
-
travis.heller@ars.usda.gov
(travis.heller@ars.usda.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), in Washington, DC, intends to negotiate on a sole source basis a contract with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), 1200 New York Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20005-3929, for the Science & Technology Policy Fellowships Program (STPF), Professional Development Program Fees for 4 new fellows and 1 renewal fellow. The STPF pursues a vision of public policy informed by science and engineering for the benefit of society. The mission is to connect science with policy and foster a network of science and engineering leaders who understand government policymaking, and are prepared to develop and execute solutions to address societal challenges. This is accomplished by placing competitively selected scientists and engineers in yearlong assignments in the executive, judicial, and legislative branches of the U.S. Government, to learn first-hand about the use of science and technology in federal government decision making, policy development and implementation, while offering valuable contributions of their knowledge and analytical skills. The circumstance permitting other than full and open competition is FAR 13.106-1, the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available. AAAS is uniquely qualified to manage and administer the Science & Technology Policy Fellowships. Established in 1848, it is the world's largest general scientific society, with more than 100,000 members. Its 250+ affiliated organizations span all fields of the biological and physical sciences, medical and social sciences, computational and geo sciences, and engineering. The Science & Technology Policy Fellowships have grown from an inaugural class of seven fellows in 1973 to annual classes of more than 250 fellows. Over more than 40 years of operation, growth and enhancement, STPF has earned an impressive reputation, attracting significant interest from talented scientists and engineers across the country. Approximately 650 qualified applications are received annually for the approximately 120 first-year fellowship slots administered across the executive, judicial and legislative branches. In 2014 the S&T Policy Fellowships Program received the prestigious National Public Service Award from the National Science Board. AAAS is the only one source reasonably available to provide STPF fellowships. Anticipated Date of Award: 07/02/2018 THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. This notice is for informational purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. Vendors that believe they can provide the services listed above are invited to submit substantiating documentation in writing to the identified point of contact. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. A determination by the Government to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: 800 9th St, SW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20024, United States
- Zip Code: 20024
- Zip Code: 20024
- Record
- SN04964220-W 20180623/180621231427-89a91c94735be75113f14425a8d0723e (fbodaily.com)
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