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B -- SPECIAL STUDIES AND ANALYSIS -- NOT R&D SOL 52SBNB9C1030 DUE 061899 POC Sandra L. Febach, Contracting Officer, (301) 975-6326; Romena R. Moy, Contract Specialist, (301) 975-4999 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 (NIST) intends to enter into a sole source contract with the Civil Engineering Research Foundation (CERF), 1015 15th Street, N.W., Suite 600, Washington, D.C. under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) -- Only one responsible source. This procurement requires the expertise of an independent, impartial civil engineering research organization, with potential for accessing volunteer experts, and expertise in bringing construction related technology to practice. This objective requires an organization that is experienced in coordinating, facilitating, and integrating civil engineering related research and technical matters among government agencies, academia, and the private sector and is recognized for identifying research needs and helping to advance the U.S. civil engineering industry through coordinated research. The success of this project depends heavily on the ability of the contractor to be viewed as an impartial and objective organization representing the interests and needs of the nation, rather than the interests of any one agency or corporate entity. CERF is uniquely qualified to perform this requirement based on its breadth of available academic, government and private sector resources from which it draws its expertise and knowledge. The Government anticipates the award of a cost-reimbursement task order contract. The proposed requirement is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302. The period of performance for this requirement is a base year from contract award and three (3) one-year option periods. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Written responses to this synopsis shall contain sufficient documentation to establish a bonafide capability to fulfill the requirement. A solicitation is not available. See Notes 22 and 26.**** Posted 04/27/99 (W-SN325000). (0117)

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