U -- Annual Membership to the International Council For Research and Innovation in Building and Construction

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to procure on a sole source basis and under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(a)(2) with the International Council For Research and Innovation in Building and Construction (Rotterdam, Netherlands) for annual membership using simplified acquisition procedures. No other company has the capability to provide this membership services. A solicitation package will not be issued. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, the government will consider other responses received by April 2, 2008. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.