Sole Source AIAA Meeting Papers for USNA

The proposed simplified acquisition is being solicited on a sole source basis with American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), 12700 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 200 Reston, VA 20191-5807. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial supplies/services in accordance with the information in FAR Subpart 12.6 and FAR Subpart 13.106, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures for commercial items. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; and a written solicitation will not be issued.

This combined synopsis/solicitation will be available for download on or about 17 July 2024 under Request for Quotation (RFQ) number N0018924Q0396 at the following website: https://beta.sam.gov/. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2024-05 and DFARS Change Notice 20240717. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions.

The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: www.acqnet.gov/far and http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm. This acquisition will result in a Firm-Fixed-Price contract under NAICS 519210. The Small Business Size Standard is $21M. The proposed contract action is for commercial supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), under the authority of FAR 13.501(a)(1)(ii).

Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider all bids, proposals, or quotations received by the closing response date. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract 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.

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS REQUIRED: *See attached combined synopsis-solicitation for schedule of items Required delivery date:

1 August 2024 Delivery Location: Nimitz Library 589 McNair Road U.S. Naval Academy Annapolis, MD 21402 This announcement will close on 23 July 2024, 6:00 AM EST. Responses should be submitted via email to Megan Evans at megan.m.halda.civ@us.navy.mil. System for Award Management (SAM). Quoters must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://www.sam.gov.

For assistance call 866-606-8220 or visit the Federal Service Desk website at http://www.fsd.gov. All quotes shall include price(s), FOB point, delivery date, a point of contact, name and phone number, GSA contract number if applicable, business size, and NET 30 payment Please Review the following applicable attachments: Attachment I – Combined Synopsis Solicitation Attachment II - Sole Source Justification