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The purpose of this amendment is to extend the solicitation to Monday April 22 2024 at 1000 AM EST Please submit all quote packages to arlenealbritevagov Ensure to carefully read and follow all instructions in the solicitation

• Department/Ind.Agency VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
• Subtier VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
• Office 244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244)

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• Department/Ind.Agency DEPT OF DEFENSE
• Subtier DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
• Office DLA LAND AND MARITIME

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• Department/Ind.Agency DEPT OF DEFENSE
• Subtier DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
• Office DLA LAND AND MARITIME

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• Department/Ind.Agency DEPT OF DEFENSE
• Subtier DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
• Office DLA AVIATION

This is a combined synopsissolicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 126 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice This announcement constitutes the only solicitation quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued  The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 202402  The provisions at 522121 522123 and the clauses at 522124 522125 apply to this acquisition no addenda are attached This is an allornone requirement and partial quotes will be deemed unresponsive and will not be evaluated The Government will award on a single purchase order to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforms to the requirements as stated in the Solicitation and is most advantageous to the Government based on the criteria listed in section L and section M of the Solicitation Offerors must be registered in SAM and all responsible sources may submit a quotation which if timely received will be considered by the Agency  Quotes are due no later than the response date in the posting Responsesoffers shall be submitted electronically PDF or MS Word Format to the email address in the posting Any amendments issued to this Request for Quote RFQ will be published on this website Therefore it is the Offerors responsibility to visit this website frequently for updates on this procurement  No telephone requests

• Department/Ind.Agency DEPT OF DEFENSE
• Subtier DEPT OF THE NAVY
• Office NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER

NOTICE OF INTENT to Sole Source SOLICITATION NUMBER 75N95024Q00246 TITLE  Public Engagement Strategies to Advance the Mission of the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences NCATS CLASSIFICATION CODE R499 Support Professional Other NAICS CODE 541820 Public Relations Agencies RESPONSE DATE April 21 2023 1 pm EST PRIMARY POINT OF CONTACT Giuliana C Faller Giulianafallernihgov Phone 3014809789 DESCRIPTION INTRODUCTION THIS IS A PRESOLICITATION NONCOMPETITIVE NOTICE OF INTENT SYNOPSIS TO AWARD A CONTRACT WITHOUT PROVIDING FOR FULL OR OPEN COMPETITION INCLUDING BRANDNAME The purpose of this acquisition is to procure consulting and communications outreach services for the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences NCATS Office of Policy Communications and Education OPCE Communications Branch CB The goal is to support NCATS mission by strengthening its ability to effectively promote the centers impact on the advancement of translational science to a broad range of stakeholders Services shall include support and consultation for the NCATS CB as they work to develop and implement public engagement strategies NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM NAICS CODE and SET ASIDE STATUS The intended procurement is classified under NAICS code 541820 Public Relations Agencies with a Size Standard of 19 million   REGULATORY AUTHORITY This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR Part 13Simplified Acquisition Procedures Contracts awarded using FAR Part 13Simplified Acquisition Procedures are exempt from the requirements of FAR Part 6Competition Requirements FAR Subpart 131061 b Soliciting from a single source provides that For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold Contracting Officers may solicit from one source IF the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available eg urgency exclusive licensing agreements brandname OR industrial mobilization The resultant contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 202304 dated June 2 2023 DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES Services shall include support and consultation for the NCATS CB as they work to develop and implement public engagement strategies In partnership with NCATS CB the Contractor shall provide professional consulting services to strengthen NCATS ability to effectively promote NCATS mission and impact as well as the value of translational science The Contractor shall provide the following consulting services and deliverables Establish and support implementation of a thought leadership strategy Identify and pursue opportunities for NCATS spokespeople to present information at major meetings Deliverables include 1 Identify and support 3 new speaking engagements at major meetings 2 on a monthly basis review existing staff engagements and recommend ones for additional promotion Write and place opeds on behalf of NCATS leadership Deliverables include Up to 2 opeds Using outlines provided by CB draft stakeholder engagement messages on behalf of the NCATS director Deliverables include Up to 5 blog posts from the NCATS director and up to 6 emails to send to the NCATS stakeholder listserv  Support strategic communications outreach Refine and guide NCATS communication strategy through biweekly strategy and planning calls and other meetings with CB staff Deliverables include 1 Providing agendas ahead of the biweekly meetings 2 Providing notes and action items within 24 hours of the meeting occurrences and 3 Tracking and sharing status of key action items between meetings Provide spokesperson andor media training to NCATS leadership and other key staff including developing agendas and tailored training materials conducting mock interviews providing handson coaching and soliciting feedback to enhance future sessions Deliverables include Planning and execution of up to 4 media trainings Prepare andor refine key messages for staff to use Deliverables include 1 Develop key messages on up to 4 NCATS initiatives 2 Assist CB in regularly updating the NCATS core PowerPoint slide deck designed to provide NCATS staff with consistent messaging about the center Advise on and support CBs media outreach strategy by assisting the CB press team in identifying press outreach opportunities crafting pitches and identifying outlets for targeted pitching and deskside meetings Deliverables include 1 Identify and assist with conducting 3 desk side meetings with members of the media 2 Attend regular CB press team meetings to identify and plan opportunities 3 Craft up to 10 email pitches for distribution to targeted reporters As needed refine and in some cases design graphicsoriginal illustrations that convey NCATS principles goals activities and complex translational science concepts in a clear and compelling way Examples can be found at httpsncatsnihgovnewseventsinfographicsandfactsheets CONTRACTING WITHOUT PROVIDING FOR FULL OR OPEN COMPETITION INCLUDING BRANDNAME DETERMINATION The National Institutes of Health NIH is the nations leading medical research agency and the primary Federal agency whose mission is to seek fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to enhance health lengthen life and reduce illness and disability conducting supporting and making medical discoveries that improve peoples health and save lives The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences NCATS turns research findings into health solutions through translational science   It brings together a diverse range of scientists including medicinal chemists biologists toxicologists and engineers to transform the way that research is done making it faster more efficient and more impactful NCATS mission is broad and requires extensive collaboration and disruptive thinking within the science community To accomplish this mission the CB develops and disseminates information to a wide range of stakeholders with diverse interests and needs including patient groups academic investigators potential partners in the private and federal sector including other NIH institutes and centers venture capital groups technologyfocused research and development organizations both forprofit and nonprofit and other parties interested in speeding each stage of research along the translational science spectrum from the biological basis of health and disease to interventions that improve the health of individuals and the public This requirement focuses on strategic communications services and resources necessary to develop and implement creative scientifically accurate fresh and costeffective outreach approaches to advance NCATS mission The determination by the Government to award a contract without providing for full and open competition is based upon the market research conducted Specifically Burness Communications Inc is the only vendor in the marketplace that can provide the services required by NCATS in the interest of continuity of science The intended source is Burness Communications Inc 7910 Woodmont Ave Ste 700 Bethesda MD 208143093 POC Gideon Hertz 301 2805734 ghertzburnesscom CLOSING STATEMENT THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS However interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this notice A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government All responsible sources may submit a capability statement proposal or quotation which shall be considered by the agency The information received will normally be considered solely for the purposes of determining whether to proceed on a noncompetitive basis or to conduct a competitive procurement Responses to this notice shall contain sufficient information to establish the interested parties bonafide capabilities for fulfilling the requirement and include unit price list price shipping and handling costs the delivery period after contract award the prompt payment discount terms the FOB Point Destination or Origin the Unique Entity ID UEI the Taxpayer Identification Number TIN and the certification of business size All offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management SAM wwwsamgov All responses must be received by the closing date and time of this announcement and must reference the solicitation number 75N95024Q00246 Responses must be submitted electronically to Giuliana Faller Contract Specialist at giulianafallernihgov US Mail and fax responses will not be accepted

• Department/Ind.Agency HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
• Subtier NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH
• Office NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIDA

Comprehensive natural gas data related to pipeline flows production details demand and supply analytics regional reports in addition to news and forecasts as well as expert analytics of the North American natural gas market Reports designed to permit easy identification of important natural gas trends and anomalies

• Department/Ind.Agency ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF
• Subtier FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION
• Office FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMM

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE Department of Veterans Affairs VA Regional Procurement Office East RPOE Network Contracting Office 4 NCO 4 intends to award a sole source contract pursuant to FAR 131061b with Johnson Controls Fire Protection 3120 Unionville Road Suite 400 Cranberry Township PA 16066 for access system software maintenance support and upgrades for the current Ccure program for the Card Reader System James E Van Zandt Medical Center located at 2907 Pleasant Valley Blvd Altoona PA 16602 requires Ccure program software maintenance support and upgrade The period of performance will commence approximately 5124 43025 THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES however any responsible firm that believes it can meet the requirements per the Statement of Work may give written notification and capability statements prior to the response due date and time Vendors shall indicate if they are the direct supplier of the items and have a Ccure software license authorization Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to perform the requirements and must include relevant corporate experience along with the applicable contract number total contract dollar amount contract period of performance details of the relevant services and customer point of contact with corresponding telephone number and email address Responses must include following information Company Name SAM UEI number Company s address Point of Contact information title phone number and email address Business size Response received will be evaluated however a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government Information provided will not be returned Responses are due by Monday April 22 2024 at 100 PM EST No submissions will be accepted after this date and time Responses shall be submitted via email to angelamariescottvagov The NAICS code for this acquisition is 513210 and the standard size is 47 million

• Department/Ind.Agency VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
• Subtier VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
• Office 244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244)

The purpose of this amendment is to extend the solicitation to Monday April 22 2024 at 1000 AM EST Please submit all quote packages to arlenealbritevagov Ensure to carefully read and follow all instructions in the solicitation

• Department/Ind.Agency VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
• Subtier VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
• Office 244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244)

The work for this project includes the construction designbidbuild of a United States Air Force squadron operations facility at the Royal Australian Air Force RAAF Base in Darwin Australia Space is required for aircrew flight equipment maintenance and care mission planning intelligence crew briefings crew readiness and incidental related work Systems to be commissioned in this project include but is not limited to Ventilating and Air Conditioning Systems no heating or refrigeration Building Automation System HVAC Control System Service Water Heating System Plumbing System and Utility Energy Metering Systems and SubMeters In addition to the requirements specified in the Contract Documents all work must also be conducted in accordance with the applicable Australian legislation Australian codes of practice applicable ASNZS standards Australian Defence policies and relevant Australian Defence authorization 

• Department/Ind.Agency DEPT OF DEFENSE
• Subtier DEPT OF THE NAVY
• Office NAVFACSYSCOM PACIFIC