NIST HISTORY BOOK WRITING/EDITING

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 David Lindley, Alexandria, VA, for writing and editing the 1993-2013 history book manuscript in a style consistent with the current partially edited manuscript. This is a sole source inasmuch as David Lindley has already edited and/or redrafted half of the volume and has full knowledge of the more than 150,000 word first draft. A firm fixed-price Purchase Order will be issued on or about 21 Sep 2018 with a 1-yr. performance 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 randy.schroyer@nist.gov. The government will consider responses received by 5:00PM, EST, 8 Aug 2018. 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 Proposal (RFP) nor is it a request for competition. No telephone requests will be honored. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 561410 and the size standard is $15.0M.