Contracting Opportunities

Notice of Intent to Sole Source 49100424P9025: Course Materials from FranklinCovey  

The National Science Foundation (NSF) intends to negotiate a sole source purchase order with FranklinCovey to provide course materials for the courses Project Management for the Unofficial Project Manager and Unconscious Bias: Understanding Bias to Unleash Potential. 

NSF employees will use the materials to instruct other employees in the Foundation in two courses. NSF staff are certified to deliver the materials which greatly reduces the cost of delivery. In Project Management for the Unofficial Project Manager, participants learn to scope, plan, track, and close projects. In Unconscious Bias: Understanding Bias to Unleash Potential, participants learn to identify and adjust for bias and cultivate meaningful connections. Unconscious Bias Electronic Kit is a GSA item. FranklinCovey is the only vendor capable of providing the course materials.  

The proposed contract action is for services for which the Government intends to sponsor with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106.1(b). This Notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposal. This synopsis is for informational purposes only. 

Point of contact:
Emilee Pressman 
Telephone: (703) 292-8493 
Email: epressma@nsf.gov

 

 

 

Notice of Intent to Sole Source 49100424P9023: Senior Managers in Government Program 

The National Science Foundation (NSF) intends to negotiate a sole source purchase order with President and Fellows of Harvard College to provide the Senior Management in Government Program. 

The Senior Managers in Government executive program at Harvard Kennedy School provides a unique opportunity for senior officials to enhance their leadership skills. This comprehensive two-week program, led by renowned faculty, focuses on the critical skills needed to navigate the complex challenges of leading large organizations in the public sector. The curriculum is designed to address the needs of the U.S. Senior Executive Service (SES) in the federal government and their military, corporate sector, and international counterparts. 

Faculty Chair Linda Bilmes will be joined by Harvard faculty and expert practitioners in government, law, education, and business for a robust two-week program to refresh and expand the core executive leadership skills leaders need to address the challenges of a large organization. Participants will deepen their ability to think broadly, sharpen critical skill sets, and gain the new tools necessary to address today’s complex global challenges. 

The Senior Managers in Government executive program will enhance a participant’s skills in: 

  • Political management 
  • Building organizational capacity 
  • Policy development 
  • Organizational performance 
  • Negotiation 
  • Planning for the future 

NSF has sent multiple employees to Executive Education Programs at Harvard Kennedy School through the President and Fellows of Harvard College for many years. Harvard University’s extensive knowledge of the federal government and proven success to develop leaders at NSF make it the only vendor capable of providing this training. 

The proposed contract action is for services for which the Government intends to sponsor with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106.1(b). This Notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposal. This synopsis is for informational purposes only. 

Point of contact:
Sara Diener 
Telephone: 703-292-8350 
Email: sdiener@nsf.gov 

 

 

Notice of Intent to Sole Source 49100423Q0089: 2023 American Geophysical Union (AGU) Fall Meeting

The National Science Foundation (NSF) intends to reserve a booth space for the 2023 American Geophysical Union (AGU) Fall Meeting on December 11-15, 2023. The 2023 AGU meeting is taking place in San Francisco, CA.

The Fall AGU meeting is the only meeting of its kind. It is a conference of over 20 thousand geoscientists representing all aspects of the field. No other professional society or other group has an annual meeting of this breadth and depth. It provides GEO’s best connection to the research and academic communities that we support.

Under the order, the funding will cover the costs of reserving the booth space.

The proposed contract action is for services for which the Government intends to sponsor with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b). This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This synopsis is for informational purposes only.

Point of contact:
Angela Johnson, Contract Specialist
National Science Foundation
Division of Acquisition & Cooperative Support
2415 Eisenhower Ave
Alexandria, VA 22314
E-mail: anjohnso@nsf.gov
Telephone: (703) 292-7910

 

 

Notice of Intent to Sole Source 49100423Q0136: American Mathematical Association (AMS) Annual Subscription

The National Science Foundation (NSF) intends to purchase a subscription from American Mathematical Association (AMS) for the annual MathSciNet online abstract service January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024.

The MathSciNet is an electronic version of the Mathematical Reviews archive. Program Directors in the Division of Mathematical Sciences make extensive use of this database in identifying potential reviewers for NSF proposals.

Mathematical Reviews (MR) serves researchers and scholars in the mathematical sciences by providing timely information on peer-reviewed articles and books. MathSciNet®, the electronic version of MR, presents a fully searchable database with many tools designed to help navigate the mathematical sciences literature. The resource is tailored specifically to mathematics and statistics publications. The expert reviews of publications and aggregation of bibliographic data are not available elsewhere. There is no other source for this information.

Under the order, the funding will cover the cost of the annual subscription.

The proposed contract action is for services for which the Government intends to sponsor with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b). This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This synopsis is for informational purposes only. Sole Source 49100423Q0136 form (PDF, 332.36 KB)

Point of contact:
Angela Johnson, Contract Specialist
National Science Foundation
Division of Acquisition & Cooperative Support
2415 Eisenhower Ave
Alexandria, VA 22314
E-mail: anjohnso@nsf.gov
Telephone: (703) 292-7910