Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The U. S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) intends to issue a sole source award to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) to assist GAO in identifying and assembling necessary qualified personnel who (a) are recognized experts in the field (s) relevant to the Congressional requests it receives and (b) represent a range of broadly recognized views on the key issues identified by GAO, and (c) are available to present and discuss their individual views on those issues. In addition to GAO's independent technical assessments, the scope of the requirement includes the evaluation of other federal programs and policies which requires the use of comprehensive and exceptionally specialized scientific expertise of the highest caliber. NAS is involved in ongoing research in relation to many of the technical issues that GAO may be asked to address in relation to its responsibilities under the Budget and Accounting Act and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, Public Law 110-161. This notice of intent is for information purposes only. All sources eligible to provide this service must respond in writing. Responses must be supported with clear and convincing evidence to clearly articulate the ability to provide services outlined above. A request for documentation will not be considered as an affirmative response. If no responses are received, within 15 days after publication of this notice, to the effect that comparable services are available, and that it is more advantageous to the Government than obtaining these services through a sole-source contract, then a sole source acquisition award will be made. Response to this notice is to be sent to LaVonne Y. Hill; hillL@gao.gov.