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99 -- SPONSORSHIP TO PRESIDENT'S COUNCIL ON COMPETITIVENESS SOL 40SBNB960155 DUE 092899 POC Contract Specialist, Joan Smith (301) 975-6458; Contracting Officer, Pauline Mallgrave (301) 975-6330 WEB: NIST Contracts Homepage, http://www.nist.gov/admin/od/contract/contract.htm. E-MAIL: NIST Contracts Office, Contract@nist.gov. The National Institute of Standards an Technology (NIST) has a requirement for the development of a quantitative analysis of U.S. competitiveness that incorporates the new realities of globalization and technology-models of economic growth. This information is to be provided in the form of a report. This information will update the traditional measures of competitiveness while breaking new ground in integrating technology-based indicators into the competitiveness equation. -- Delivery is required within 180 days after receipt of order. -- The Government anticipates the award of a fixed price purchase order. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 13.106-1(b). Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit a quotation. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations. However, all proposals received within three(3) days after date of publicaiton of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement 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. A Request for Quotation (RFQ) package is not available. -- It is the Government's intent to negotiate with Council of Competitiveness, Washington, D.C., the only responsible source that can satisfy the agency's requirements. Posted 09/24/99 (W-SN384241). (0267)

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