Notice of Intent to Sole Source Internet2 Participation Fee and Membership Dues

The National Science Foundation's Division of Information Systems plans to enter into a sole source purchase order with the University Corporation for Advanced Internet Development for the required Level I Internet2 Network Participation Fee and Affiliate Membership Dues for the period of January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022. Internet2 is uniquely positioned as the sole provider of the Affiliate Member Dues and Network Participation Fees necessary to grant NSF access to the Internet2 research and education network. This access is critical for supporting the NSF's research infrastructure, as Internet2 is the only organization capable of seamlessly integrating with the Foundation’s systems and meeting its specialized needs. The notice clearly indicates that the procurement will not be subject to competitive bidding, as Internet2’s membership and network access services are singular in their capability and scope. This synopsis serves purely as an informational announcement of the intent to sole source the agreement. The procurement falls under NAICS code 813910, with the contracting office located in Alexandria, Virginia, and the primary point of contact being Brandon Harrell. The process affirms NSF’s reliance on Internet2 as an essential service provider to support advanced internet infrastructure for research purposes.