U--Intent to Award - ANSI membership

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has a requirement for an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) membership. The ANSI membership is to standardize the collection of hydrological data to permit broader and more effective sharing of hydrologic research and development of better international water-monitoring indices. The USGS is aware of no other source that can provide the above. Therefore, it intends to make an award to ANSI, unless it is contacted by any vendor who believes they obtained similar technical expertise and can provide the same service. Vendors are invited to contact the Contracting Officer, [email protected] no later than 11:00 AM EST, Monday, August 15, 2011 with an affirmative answer. SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION STATES THE FOLLOWING PART: The USGS seeks to standardize the collection of hydrologic data to permit broader and more effective sharing of hydrologic research and development of better international water-monitoring indices. Better and more consistent international data permits us to better manage stream flow across borders and understand hydrologic responses to climate changes. The primary standards making body in the world is the International Standard organization (ISO) in which representatives of various countries collaborate to develop voluntary standards and data definitions. ANSI is the only American affiliate of the ISO.