Notice of Intent to Sole Source Internet2 Participation Fee and Membership Dues

Pursuant to FAR 13.106-1(b), The National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Office of Chief Information Officer (OCIO) intends to negotiate a sole source purchase order with Internet 2 for Internet2 for Affiliate Membership Dues Non-Connected Level 1. The period of performance is 1/1/20212/31/2025. Internet 2 is the only company that provides Internet2 Affiliate Dues in order to be able to provide Internet2 access that will serve the NSF research infrastructute.

Only one product is capable of meeting NSF's need for Internet2 and the network access. Internet2 is the only organization of its kind that can integrate seamlessly into the Foundation's infrastructure. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This synopsis is for informational purposes only.