u.s. department of commerce strategies for msis interested in contract opportunities
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U.S. Department of Commerce
Strategies for MSIs Interested in Contract Opportunities
Who We Are
The U.S. Department of Commerce is a cabinet level agency whose mission is to help make American businesses more innovative and competitive nationally and internationally.
Commerce is comprised of 12 different bureaus and promotes job creation, economic growth, sustainable development and improved standards of living for all Americans by working in partnership with businesses, universities, communities and our nation’s workers.
Commerce’s mission encompasses international trade, economic development, technology standards, entrepreneurship and business development, environmental stewardship, and statistical research and analysis.
Working in Partnership with Commerce
Today we are featuring two of our bureaus who have a strong history of partnering with educational institutions:
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA)
National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST)
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Jo-Lynn DavisSmall Business Specialist/BrokerContracting Officer
NIST
NIST's mission:To promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology in ways that enhance economic security and improve our quality of life.
NIST's vision: NIST will be the world’s leader in creating critical measurement solutions and promoting equitable standards. Our efforts stimulate innovation, foster industrial competitiveness, and improve the quality of life.
Core CompetenciesMeasurement ScienceRigorous TraceabilityDevelopment and Use of Standards
Associate Director for Laboratory Programs
Material Measurement Laboratory
Physical MeasurementLaboratory
Engineering Laboratory
Information Technology Laboratory
Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology
NIST Center for Neutron Research
Special Programs OfficeLaw Enforcement Standards, National Security Standards, Greenhouse Gases, Smart Grid…
Metrology LaboratoriesMetrology Laboratories Technology LaboratoriesTechnology Laboratories User FacilitiesUser Facilities
Standards Coordination OfficeStandards Services Division
Structure of NIST Laboratory Programs
NIST Laboratories: Overview
Material Measurement Laboratory (MML)
Physical Measurement Laboratory (PML)
Engineering Laboratory (EL)
Information Technology Laboratory (ITL)
Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology
CNST)
NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR)
NIST Acquisition Office: Overview The Acquisition Management Division is located on both NIST
campuses:• Gaithersburg, MD• Boulder, CO
NIST serves as the acquisition office for other Commerce bureaus:• Economic Development Administration (EDA)• National Technical Information Service (NTIS)• Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)• International Trade Administration (ITA)• Minority Business Development Administration (MBDA)• National Telecommunications and Information Administration
(NTIA)• Office of Inspector General (OIG)
NIST: Top Purchases for FY 2012
Laboratory Equipment Professional Support Services ADP Software Gases Scientific and Technical Services Administrative Management Support Custom Computer Programming
Identifying Upcoming Opportunities
To learn more about upcoming opportunities visit: Federal Business Opportunities (www.fbo.gov) Department of Commerce Advance Acquisition Plans/forecast (www.fido.gov)
Or visit with the MSI Coordinate for NIST
NIST Acquisition Contacts
Jo-Lynn Davis, Small Business Specialist/Broker 301-975-6337 [email protected]
Cecelia Royster, Director 301-975-6348 [email protected]
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Arlan FinfrockDeputy DirectorNOAA Acquisition and Grants Office
NOAA Mission
Historic Events
March 12-14, 1993 Nor’easter Blizzard
August 29, 2005Hurricane Katrina
March 24, 1989Exxon Valdez
April 1, 1960First Image from TIROS I
April 20, 2010Deepwater Horizon IncidentOctober 29, 2013
Hurricane Sandy
The Five Legal Mandates
Marine Mammal Protection Act
Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act
Coastal Zone Management Act
Endangered Species Act
Fishery Conservation and Management Act
NOAA: A Bureau of the U.S. Department of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Formed in 1970 to coordinate the work of predecessor organizations on the oceans and atmosphere, as part of a total environmental system
NOAA is the nation’s first physical science, atmospheric science, and conservation agency; tracing it’s lineage to the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey of 1807, the Weather Bureau of 1870, and the Bureau of Commercial Fisheries of 1871
NOAA: A Bureau of the U.S. Department of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Formed in 1970 to coordinate the work of predecessor organizations on the oceans and atmosphere, as part of a total environmental system
NOAA is the nation’s first physical science, atmospheric science, and conservation agency; tracing it’s lineage to the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey of 1807, the Weather Bureau of 1870, and the Bureau of Commercial Fisheries of 1871
Meeting The Mission
NESDISUtilize satellites to
promote, protect, and enhance the Nation’s
economy, security, environment, and quality
of life.
NMFSStewardship of living
marine resources through science-based
conservation and management and the promotion of healthy
ecosystems.
NOSTranslates science, tools, and services into action,
to address threats to coastal areas in the
environment, all working towards healthy coasts and healthy economies.
OARConduct research to
understand and predict the Earth system;
develop technology to improve NOAA science,
service and stewardship; and translate the results
so they are useful to society.
NWSProvide weather,
water, and climate data, forecasts and
warnings for the protection of life and
property and enhancement of the national economy.
OMAODeliver effective Earth
observation capabilities, integrate
emerging technologies, and
provide a specialized, flexible, and reliable team responsive to
NOAA and the Nation.
AGO
Major Initiatives
Weather Modernization Sustainable Fisheries Response and Restoration Climate Adaptation and
Mitigation High Performance Computing Marine Spatial Planning Regional Collaboration Oceans and Coasts Fleet Recapitalization
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Disaster Relief – Hurricane Sandy
Disaster Relief Appropriation Act, 2013 Signed into Public Law (113-2) on January 29,2013
NOAA received $326M from Congress
Disaster Relief – Hurricane Sandy
Procurement, Acquisition and Construction - $186M (Available until September 30, 2015)
$9M Repair NOAA facilities damaged by Hurricane Sandy
$44.5M Repairs and upgrades to NOAA hurricane reconnaissance aircraft
$8.5M Improvements to weather forecasting equipment and supercomputer infrastructure
$13M To accelerate the National Weather Service ground readiness project
$111M For a weather satellite data mitigation gap reserve fund
Technical Acquisition Needs
IT Equipment and Services Software and Supplies Research and Development Services Environmental Surveys and Studies Scientific Instrumentation Services Ship Building, Repair and Maintenance Satellite Design Development and Support Architectural/Engineering Services Construction Management Program/Project Management Facility Management Services Administrative and Other Support Services
Contracting With NOAA
Current Contracting Opportunities: FedBizOpps - https://www.fbo.gov/ NOAA Yearly Forecast of Business Opportunities: http
://www.ago.noaa.gov/quicklinks/small_business.html and http://fido.gov/doc/aap/publicview.asp
All potential NOAA Contractors Should Register With: System of Award Management (SAM) https://
www.sam.gov/index.html Online Representations and Certification Application (ORCA)
– https://orca.bpn.gov
Some Experience With HubZone Programs
Epitracker for Epidemiological Studies in Marine Mammals NMFS - Marine Mammal Conservation Division
Contract Value: $75,700 Awarded: 8/2012To conduct Epidemiological studies in marine mammals. These studies are to evaluate the causes of death, lesions observed and trends in strandings and disease in marine mammals nationally with specific emphasis on potential population level infectious and anthropogenic diseases and overall population health evaluation and planning.
Epidemiological Studies in Dolphin Perinates & Non-Perinates Study NMFS - Marine Mammal Conservation Division
Contract Value: $72,400 Awarded: 8/2012To provide epidemiological services on marine mammal health issues for the National Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Response Program.
Upcoming HubZone Opportunities
Aerial Survey of Arctic Marine Mammals (ASAMM) Project Lead Scientific Support Services NMFS - National Marine Mammal LaboratoryNOAA Western Acquisition DivisionContract Amount: $910,000Pre-solicitation: March 2013Est. Date of Award: August, 2013
The Aerial Surveys of Arctic Marine Mammals (ASAMM) project is the successor to the Bowhead Whale Aerial Survey Project (BWASP) and the Chukchi Offshore Monitoring in Drilling Area (COMIDA) marine mammal aerial surveys.
Save The Date
U.S. Department of Commerce is planning two HUBZ/MSI conferences:
April 23, 2013 @ U.S. Department of Commerce Washington, DC
September 23-25, 2013 @ National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Gaithersburg, MD
NOAA Acquisition Contacts
Arlan E. Finfrock – Deputy [email protected] Telephone: (301) 713 – 0325
Jeffrey Hale – Small Business [email protected]
Telephone: (301) 628 - 1411
Questions?
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AGO Homepage(http://www.ago.noaa.gov/ago/index.cfm)
NIST
NIST’s mission is to promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology in ways that enhance economic security and improve the quality of our lives.
Teaming Opportunities:Grants and Contracts
We recommend that MSIs: Introduce themselves as potential sources
for services and products Demonstrate your understanding of our
programmatic mission and how you can effectively team with us.
Strategies for Teaming
Like many for-profit businesses with little Federal acquisition experience, it may be necessary for an MSI to team with another entity, e.g., another MSI, IHE, or small business.
Teaming takes the form of prime/subcontractor or joint venture.
