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B -- RFQ FROM THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS (ASME) SOL 53SBNB860130 DUE 081498 POC David Nichols, Contracts Specialist, Sandra Febach, Contracting Office, (301) 975-6333, Fax (301) 963-7732 WEB: NIST Contracts Homepage, http://www.nist.gov/admin/od/contract/contract.htm. E-MAIL: NIST Contracts Office, Contract@nist.gov. The National Institute of Standards and Technology intends to negotiate under the authority of FAR 13.602 with The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) on a sole-source basis to establish a forum on innovation in building's mechanical and electrical systems. The forum is to be organized in support of the National Construction Goals and focus on facilitating research, technology transfer and cooperative interactions between organizations and individuals concerned with innovations in mechanical and electrical systems used in buildings. To accomplish this, a group of stakeholders will be convened that includes representatives of: 1.Building owners and operators, 2.Designers, architects, and engineers 3. Manufacturers of: environmental conditioning equipment, elevators and escalators, lighting and electrical systems, plumbing systems, office equipment, safety and fire protection systems, furniture, and food service equipment. 4. Government agencies 5. Professional agencies. Period of performanceis for 12 months beginning on or about 1 Oct 1998. The Contracting Officer has determined ASME possesses the necessary attributes to qualify as a sole-source provider for this agency's requirements. The American Society of Mechanical Engineers is a non-profit organization of professionals unique in its breadth of representation of engineers involved in the R&D, design and operation of mechanical and electrical systems in buildings. ASME does not manufacture any building products and can therefore act impartially in pulling together representatives of the private sector. ASME develops standards for many of the mechanical systems in buildings and as such has established excellent contacts with owners, designers and manufacturers of mechanical systems. This notice of intent is not a request for quotations. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities to satisfy the Government's requirement within fifteen days of this notice. A solicitation document is not available. Anticipated award date is 5 September 1998. Posted 07/30/98 (W-SN230583). (0211)

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