Notice of Intent to Sole Source: 52 weeks of Advertising in ASEE First Bell to start September 2020

The National Science Foundation's Directorate for Engineering plans to negotiate a sole source purchase order with Bulletin Intelligence for a 52-week advertising campaign in ASEE First Bell, beginning in September 2020. This contract, issued under FAR 13.106-1(b), reflects the NSF’s intent to engage directly without competitive bidding, emphasizing Bulletin Intelligence’s established reputation for delivering high-quality, innovative intelligence services to senior executives and government officials worldwide. ASEE First Bell, a service of Bulletin Intelligence, targets engineering education professionals by providing timely updates on key topics such as Professional Development and Accreditation, Research and Development, Workforce issues, the Global Marketplace, Industry News, and Engineering and Public Policy. The contract, referenced by solicitation number 49100420Q0142, is managed by the Division of Industrial Innovation and Partnerships within the NSF Directorate for Engineering, based in Alexandria, Virginia. The notice serves solely as an informational announcement and does not solicit competitive proposals. Interested parties or inquiries can be directed to the NSF point of contact, Angela Johnson. The procurement falls under NAICS code 813910, signifying a focus on business and professional organizations, and reflects NSF’s commitment to leveraging Bulletin Intelligence’s specialized communication channels to effectively reach the engineering education community.