Corporate Executive Board: Procurement Strategy Council Roundtable Membership

The U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) intends to enter into a sole source contract with Corporate Executive Board (CEB), Arlington, VA, to access best practices procurement research and assessment tools from government agencies, leading corporations and not-for-profit institutions. The research must address issues related to strategic acquisition practices and processes. Access to this type of research will provide NRC managers with the information necessary to meet Federal mandates for managing the acquisition function, and capitalize on the successful practices of other practitioners. This information will be used to shape strategic decisions and to accelerate tactical implementation of NRC acquisition programs. There are four factors that contribute to the unique nature of the CEB bundles services: The CEB supports the objectives of the U.S. Government Chief Acquisition Officers. This subscription offers access to an expert research staff and rigorous validation processes. The CEB offers a unique cross functional purview and a shared cost business model which allows unmetered service to a wide range of services for a fixed price. The Procurement Strategy Council will assist in: Acquisition Function Process Improvement and Transformation Services; Acquisition/Procurement Staff training and Leadership Development; Advisory Services for Chief Acquisition Officer/Deputy Acquisition Officer Decision-Making; and Member Events and Networking. Included in the service is access to the Annual Executive Retreat Meeting for one individual from the Member Organization; access to Procurement Strategy Council web site; print publications and decision support tools; access to Procurement Strategy Council teleconference/webinars; and, an assigned account team which proactively supports the Member Organization in achieving its strategic priorities by connecting the senior-most Procurement executive with appropriate resources provided by Corporate Executive Board's Procurement Strategy Council. The proposed period of performance is one year from the date of award. Requests for copies of this solicitation will not be honored unless the respondent provides evidence showing their capability to perform the required services. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination not to compete this requirement based on response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Any response must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. In doing so, interested parties must submit technical capabilities and any other information that demonstrates their ability to meet the NRC's needs to Twana Ellis, Contract Specialist, by e-mail at Twana.Ellis@nrc.gov or mail at 11555 Rockville Pike, Mail Stop TWB-01-B10M, Rockville MD 20852, or fax to (301)492-3437 not later than September, 23, 2009, 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST). You may also contact Meghan Blair, Contract Specialist, by e-mail at Meghan.Blair@nrc.gov, or by fax at (301) 492-3437. Telephone requests will not be honored.