R--Notice of Intent to Sole Source, Technical Support for Federal Demonstration Par

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) intends to award a sole source firm fixed-price Purchase Order under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, to National Academy of Sciences (NAS). The purpose of this acquisition is to obtain technical and non-technical support for the Federal Demonstration Partnership (FDP) during the calendar year 2015. NO SOLICITATION OR REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) IS AVAILABLE. EPA believes NAS is uniquely qualified to perform this function based on its unique position as coordinator and lead organization for FDP. Notwithstanding, any firm who believes it is capable of meeting EPA's requirement as stated herein may submit a response, which if received within seven (7) calendar days of the date of this announcement, will be considered. Responses to this posting must be in writing. A determination not to compete the proposed Purchase Order based upon the responses to this notice is sol ely within the discretion of the Government. All questions should be directed to Bradley Austin via email at [email protected]. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.