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R -- PROFESSIONAL, ADMINISTRATIVE, AND MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES. SOL 52SBNB0C1012 DUE 022800 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 Optoelectronic Industry Development Association (OIDA), 2010 Massachusetts Avenue, Washington, D.C. under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) -- Only one responsible source. OIDA will serve as the United States Broker for the U.S.-Japan Joint Optoelectronics Project. This procurement requires the expertise of an unbiased and independent organization to facilitate the availability of novel prototype optoelectronics materials, devices, circuits, and modules for computing by providing the users access to leading edge optoelectronic fabrication facilities. OIDA is uniquely qualified due to its extensive experience in both business and technical practices related to the international brokering system and specific business Japanese business practices. The proposed contract is a follow-on requirement to NIST Contract No. 50SBNB5C8504. The period of performance for this requirement is from award of the contract through March 31, 2001, with one additional 1-year option period. The Government anticipates the award of a cost-reimbursement (no fee) 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. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A Request for Proposal (RFP) package is not available. See CBD Notes 22 and 26.*** Posted 01/14/00 (W-SN416296). (0014)

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