SOLICITATION NOTICE
B -- USMS Analytical & Strategic Mgmt Support
- Notice Date
- 5/20/2005
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 541611
— Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Acquisition and Logistics Division, 100 Bureau Drive, Building 301, Room B129, Mail Stop 3571, Gaithersburg, MD, 20899-3571
- ZIP Code
- 20899-3571
- Solicitation Number
- SB1341-05-R-0012
- Description
- The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has an Indefinite Delivery/ Indefinite Quantity requirement for analytical and strategic management support for the United States Measurement System (USMS). The USMS is the complex of methods, instruments, entities, institutions and standards involved in the measurement of products and processes significant to the economy, security, and quality of life in the United States. The scope of the system is broad, ranging from measurements conducted by and for government agencies, to measurements conducted in laboratories, to measurements conducted in the field and on the factory floor, to measurements incorporated in product and process standards. Offerors must demonstrate their broad, interdisciplinary research capabilities, including in-depth familiarity with laboratory functions and R&D management processes and possess expertise and successful past experience and performance in areas including but not limited to the following: (a) Long-term planning methodologies for R&D organizations in public, private and non-profit sectors (b) Scenario planning or similar long-range planning methods for large, diversified science and technology organizations (c) Development of technology roadmaps at both the firm and industry levels in the context of diverse business conditions, changing business strategies, and complex market structures (d) Identification of measurements and standards needs for established and emerging technology areas (e) Strong internal research capabilities for interdisciplinary technology evaluations, trend assessments, and forecasting the impact of emerging technologies (f) Forecasting methods and focused analyses of key issues and technology trends and commercialization pathways. The standard classification NAICS code is 541611. A detailed Statement of Work will be available in the solicitation package. The period of performance will be five years from the date of contract award. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the agency. The competitive solicitation, solicitation amendments and all questions and answers relating to this procurement shall be made available via the Internet at http://www.fedbizopps.gov. The solicitation is anticipated for release to the vendor community on or about June 6, 2005, and will only be available on FEDBIZOPPS at the above website. Potential offers are responsible for accessing the website for information. Interested parties must respond to the solicitation in order to be considered for award of any resultant contract. NIST will not mail paper copies of the request for proposal or any affiliated documents. No telephone requests will be honored and no bidder lists will be maintained. Potential offerors are required to direct all questions via email to drincon@nist.gov.
- Place of Performance
- Address: NIST, 100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, MD
- Zip Code: 20899
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 20899
- Record
- SN00811884-W 20050522/050520211911 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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