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B -- SPECIAL STUDIES AND ANALYSIS SOL 52SBNB6C6009 DUE 111795 POC Romena Moy (301) 975-4999/C.O. Pauline Mallgrave (301) 975-6330 The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to enter into a sole source contract with the Pennsylvania State University of University Park, Pennsylvania under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) - Only one responsible source. This procurement involves the independent evaluation of manufacturing modernization programs. This evaluation requires an understanding of the impact of the programs not only on the firms directly assisted, but also on customers of those firms. At the present time, the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Centers offer an opportunity to test the feasibility of an excellent model involving benefit-cost analysis. Dr. Irwin Feller of the Pennsylvania State University is uniquely qualified to perform this requirement based on his involvement with MEP on the evaluation of the original seven (7) Manufacturing Technology Centers (MTC) and his intimate knowledge in the theoretical and analytical literature on the evaluation of public programs (i.e., benefit-cost analysis model). The period of performance for this requirement is six (6) months from contract award. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responses received within 45 days after the date of publication of this synopsis, will be considered by the Government. Written responses to this synopsis shall contain sufficient documentation to establish a bonafide capability to fulfill the requirement. A solicitation is not available. See Note 22. (0277)

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