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This is a notice of intent to sole source to ANSI.OAR / ORIA / Indoor Environments Division is acquiring direct administration services related to supporting the US Technical Advisory Group (US TAG), that corresponds to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) technical committee developing household energy standards (ISO TC285). The estimated value of this service is $ 40,000 over two years. Which was based on the estimated level of effort needed to support the USTAG for two years based on past engagement and an estimate of activities over the next two years. The nature of the acquisition requires a contractor that possesses the unique capability/capabilities of being the official U.S. representative to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and the US dues-paying member. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI is the only known source able to satisfy the Government¿s requirement(s) because ANSI is the official -- and sole -- U.S. representative to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and is the US dues-paying member. Also, as a founding member of the ISO, ANSI plays an active role in its governance. As the U.S. member body of ISO, ANSI is responsible for participation in those technical areas of work where U.S. interests have indicated support ¿ in this case, household energy.