Y--Intent to award a sole source contract.

The National Guard Burea, Operational Contracting Division (NGB-AQ) intends to award a sole source, firm fixed price contract to The National Academy of Sciences; 2101 Constitution Ave Washington DC 20418-0006; cage code 1D969; for FCC Council Membership. In the absence of qualified sources, a contract will be awarded under the Other than Full and Open Competition procedures, pursuant to FAR 13.106-1(b), only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Telephonic inquiries will not be accepted. This is not a request for competitive proposals. The decision not to compete this requirement is within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government in future procurements. All qualified sources must respond in writing not later than 10:00 AM, August 14th, 2014. Offers must be submitted by email with confirmation of receipt: [email protected]