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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF MARCH 23, 2024 SAM #8152
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99 -- Request for Information (RFI) 49100424K0015 to support potential ""Unified Network for Innovative Technology and Engineering"" (UNITE) NSF-Wide Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)

Notice Date
3/21/2024 1:32:02 PM
 
Notice Type
Sources Sought
 
Contracting Office
OFC OF BUDGET, FINANCE AWARD MGMT ALEXANDRIA VA 22314 USA
 
ZIP Code
22314
 
Solicitation Number
491004
 
Response Due
3/29/2024 6:00:00 AM
 
Archive Date
04/13/2024
 
Point of Contact
Devin Faggs, Phone: 7032924932, Jonathan Schmeelk, Phone: (703) 292-8373
 
E-Mail Address
dfaggs@nsf.gov, jschmeel@nsf.gov
(dfaggs@nsf.gov, jschmeel@nsf.gov)
 
Small Business Set-Aside
SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
 
Description
THIS NOTICE IS EXTENDED 1 WEEK.�Contractors, please respond to the UNITE BPA RFI by COB March 29, per the RFI documents.� NSF has added a new document� -�NSF_Vendor_Networking_List �- UNITE BPA *The Justification using the same ID, 491004, is not related to the UNITE BPA effort. This is not a request for proposal (RFP) or request for quotation (RFQ) and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Market Research is being conducted at this time for the sole purpose of determining interest and capability of potential sources currently available to mee the needs of National Science Foundation.� BACKGROUND / PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Introduction: The National Science Foundation (NSF) seeks to enhance its operational efficiency and innovation capabilities through the establishment of a new Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) titled Unified Network for Innovative Technology and Engineering (UNITE). This initiative is designed to streamline procurement processes, leverage advanced technologies, and foster strategic partnerships. By introducing UNITE, the NSF aims to significantly improve how it acquires administrative, technical, and professional services. This BPA will be a utilitarian means for supporting the NSF�s diverse and resilient federal marketplace, driving procurement cost savings, and creating a broad-spectrum contract vehicle that leverages the broad talents of Small disadvantaged vehicles. Background: The NSF currently faces challenges in swiftly adapting to technological advancements and efficiently managing its procurement processes. Existing processes face challenges that can affect the efficiency and effectiveness of overall performance, such as duplication of effort, complex and lengthy procurement processes, limited flexibility, contract management and oversight challenges, budget constraints, etc., which can hinder the NSF's ability to support cutting-edge innovation effectively. The idea for UNITE emerged from an extensive review of these challenges, coupled with the recognition of an opportunity to consolidate services under a single BPA framework. UNITE was conceptualized through a collaborative initiative between the Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) and the Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) divisions partnering on the SEATS Contract. The collaboration aimed to significantly enhance research and educational efforts within computer and information science and engineering fields, foster interdisciplinary collaborations, support investigator-led projects, cultivate a technologically proficient workforce, advance national cyber infrastructure, and facilitate research and educational activities. Establishing the UNITE BPA is a proactive step towards modernizing procurement and addressing the NSF�s small business goals. Objectives: The National Science Foundation (NSF) enterprise-wide UNITE BPA enables NSF to efficiently access pre-qualified teams of Small Business Contractor Teaming Arrangements (CTA) contractors (partnered with small and large business subcontractors) to provide best-value solutions to meet technical, engineering, and programmatic type services. The BPA is comprised of the following four BPA Task Areas: Professional Services - Business Administrative Services -� NAICS 541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services Professional Services - Technical and Engineering Services (non-IT) -� NAICS 541330 - Engineering Services -� NAICS 541990 - All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Professional Services � Training -� NAICS 611430 - Professional and Management Development Training Professional Services - Marketing and Public Relations -� 561920 - Convention and Trade Show Organizersj
 
Web Link
SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/opp/92a53f80e23248b591b4fb71d7b3baf7/view)
 
Place of Performance
Address: Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
Zip Code: 22314
Country: USA
 
Record
SN07005809-F 20240323/240321230051 (samdaily.us)
 
Source
SAM.gov Link to This Notice
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