A determination not to compete this proposed contract was made pursuant to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1), Soliciting from a Single Source. For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract deem only one source reasonably available. West Virginia University Research Corporation, is the sole source for the Center for Identification Technology Research (CITeR) voting membership fee.

The membership fee supports academic biometric research projects and directly correlates to the number of votes each member has during the project review process. Members meet two times per year to assess ongoing research and set priorities for new research direction. Prior to each meeting, staff will review, facilitate other FBI reviews and provide input on current and proposed CITeR projects. During the meetings, staff will provide feedback on projects and exercise its votes on projects of interest to the FBI.

The government intends to use FAR Part 12.6 and 13 to purchase the above listed item. The government contemplates a one year Purchase Order.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for these item is 611310, Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. The size standard is $27,500,000.

This notice of intent is not a formal solicitation or request for competitive proposals. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be accepted. No award will be made on the basis of quotations or offers received in response to this notice.

Interested parties may submit their interest and capabilities no later than Tuesday, February 10, 2020 10:00 a.m. EDT. E-mail statements will be accepted but senders are responsible for ensuring the complete transmission and timely receipt. All inquiries shall be sent via e-mail to: Miss Tammy T. Miller at [email protected]. Any party responding to this notice shall send clear, factual documentation demonstrating their capabilities to meet all requirements to the government.

The intent of this synopsis is for informational purposes only. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement for future requirements. A determination by the government not to compete this action is based on this notice and solely within the discretion of the government.