99--National Academy of Sciences

The Department of Transportation intends to enter into a single source contract with the National Academy of Sciences. This will be created for several panels on special topics. It has been determined that in the best interest of the Government is to acquire these services directly from the National Academy of Sciences on a single source basis. The Academy is part of the National Research Council that is the premier body that has been designated by Congress to provide independent advice and assessment to the Federal Government. No other organization has the resources and abilities to pull together assessments and panels and bring in experts on such a diverse series of topics or on special technologies the way that the National Research Council can. The Academy strives to provide continuity between the committees, previous committees and its panels. A competitive solicitation is not available for this procurement. If your firm does not agree with this single source determination, please provide evidence of your firm's capability. All responses must be directed to Cindy Hische at contact@example.gov. Any and all responses must be received via e-mail no later than 1:00 P.M. Eastern Time, March 12, 2003. Telephonic inquires will not be accepted.