The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) Soliciting from a Single Source with American National Standards Institute (ANSI), NYC, NY for annual Government membership renewal.

This is a sole source requirement as ANSI is the designated source disseminating the available research content and the member publications, administering membership benefits, rendering training courses and interactive webinars, and collecting the annual fee.  A firm fixed-price Purchase Order will be issued on or about 25 Feb 2021 for a 1- year period.  No solicitation package will be issued.  This notice is not a request for competitive proposals; however, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement.  Inquiries will only be accepted via e-mail to [email protected].  The government will consider responses received by 5:00PM, EST, 16 Feb 2021.  Written responses to this synopsis shall contain sufficient documentation to establish a bona fide capability to fulfill the requirement.  A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future.  This notice of intent is not a Request for Quotation (RFQ) nor is it a request for competition.  No telephone requests will be honored.