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CHIPS Programmatic Legal Services

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1333ND23RNB130001Federal

Submission Closed03/24/2023, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR CITY PROSECUTOR

Solicitation # PE-60750-NONST-2027-000000023

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Solicitation # PE-60750-NONST-2027-000000022

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AI Contract Overview

The CHIPS Programmatic Legal Services contract is an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) agreement awarded by the Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology. The contract has an overall ceiling of 9.9 million dollars and a period of performance spanning from March 24, 2023, through March 23, 2028. This procurement, categorized under NAICS code 541110, provides specialized legal support services through a structured schedule of labor categories including partners, associates, and paralegals across a base year and four option years. Five legal firms were awarded contracts under this vehicle: Allen and Overy LLP, Clifford Chance US LLP, Love and Long L.L.P., Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP, and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher and Flom LLP. The scope of work involves programmatic legal support for the CHIPS program, with specific requirements for task order proposals, pricing templates, and strict conflict of interest mitigation protocols to ensure the integrity of the legal services provided.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Commerce Nist

Contract Value

NAICS

541110 - Offices of Lawyers

Place of Performance

31175, MD, 20899, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

ALLEN & OVERY LLP

Award Issued Date

03/24/2023, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

CHIPS Programmatic Legal Support Services - Responses to Solicitation Questions v.3

3 pages · q-and-a

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IDIQ Price Template - CHIPS Programmatic Legal Services

1642 pages · specifications

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Price Template - CHIPS Programmatic Legal Services Task Orders 1 and 2

3280 pages · specifications

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Solicitation 1333ND23RNB130001

rfp

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Timeline

2 updates

PhaseAwarded

PostedJan 13

Combined Synopsis

Notice updatedJan 17

The notice description changed.

Notice updatedJan 26

The notice description changed.

AwardedMar 24

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

03/24/2023, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Nist

Contacts2 people available

OfficeGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Nist

Office AddressGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA

Contacts

Monica Brown

Tiffany Johnson

Full Description

Period of Performance: March 24, 2023 through March 23, 2028 Overall IDIQ Ceiling: $9.9M Five Contracts were Awarded: 1. 1333ND23DNB130004, ALLEN & OVERY LLP 1221 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS NEW YORK NY 10020 2. 1333ND23DNB130005, CLIFFORD CHANCE US LLP 2001 K ST NW CLIFFORD CHANCE US LLP WASHINGTON DC 20006 3. 1333ND23DNB130006, LOVE & LONG, L.L.P. 108 WASHINGTON STREET NEWARK NJ 07102 4. 1333ND23DNB130007, NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT US LLP 799 9TH ST., NW WASHINGTON DC 20001 5. 1333ND23DNB130008, SKADDEN, ARPS, SLATE, MEAGHER & FLOM LLP ONE MANHATTAN WEST NEW YORK NY 10001