The purpose of this contract is to establish a process to obtain and deliver data on the stock of foreign-trained nurses practicing in the U.S. on an annual basis.

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) intends to award a sole source contract action, pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Part 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The sole source contract action is as follows: HRSA intends to issue a sole source contract to National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), located at 111 E. Wacker Drive, Ste 2900, Chicago, IL 60601. The period of performance will be for one (1) twelve-month base period, potentially followed by four (4) twelve-month option periods. The applicable NAICS code is 518210, with a size standard of $25 million. This will be a primarily firm fixed price contract. The purpose of this procurement is to establish a process to obtain and deliver data on the stock of foreign-trained nurses practicing in the USA. This data will be provided to HRSA on an annual basis, beginning with 2015 data. NCSBN is the only organization that compiles this data at the national level. The anticipated delivery date is 08/31/2017. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. In accordance with FAR 5.207 (c)(16)(ii), all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by HRSA. All responses must be received by 2 pm EST on May 8, 2017. A determination by the Government not to compete the requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government. Questions related to this proposed contract action should be directed to contact@example.gov.