Synopsis of Sole Source

The Federal Highway Administration plans to award a sole source Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract to the National Academy of Sciences' National Research Council to continue recruiting postdoctoral scientists and engineers with exceptional talent. These individuals will have the opportunity to conduct independent research aligned with the interests of the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center. The program supports the Resident Research Associates initiative by providing ongoing administrative support and program oversight, ensuring the recruitment and management processes are maintained effectively. This contract action is being pursued under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, which allows for non-competitive procurement in certain circumstances, and is not open to competitive proposals. Questions about the contract can be directed to the designated Contract Specialist, Carolyn Wilson. The contract is associated with NAICS code 541990 and administered by the Department of Transportation’s office in Washington, DC. The sole source approach underscores the unique qualifications of the National Research Council to perform these specialized research recruitment and administration activities.