Notice of Intent to Sole Source - National Academy of Sciences (NAS)

The Department of Homeland Security's Office of Procurement Operations plans to award a sole source, cost-reimbursement contract to the National Academy of Sciences located in Washington, DC. This contract is intended to secure independent expertise and support in advancing the nation’s medical and public health preparedness. The procurement will be conducted under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), allowing a non-competitive award due to the unique qualifications of the National Academy of Sciences for this specialized work. The notice explicitly states that it is not a solicitation for competitive bids and that any unsolicited responses will not be financially reimbursed. Key details include the solicitation number HSHQDC-16-R-00155 and the NAICS code 541690 relevant to scientific research services. The contracting effort is managed by the DHS Contract Administration Services Division, headquartered in Washington, DC, with John Nash serving as the point of contact. The government retains sole discretion to decide whether or not to open the requirement for competition based on any responses to the notice. This action ensures streamlined access to critical advisory capabilities aimed at enhancing national health security preparedness.