21st Century Skills Support

This Notice of Intent is issued, Pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 13.106-1(b), to inform the general public that The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) intends on issuing a contract to E-Luminate Group, Inc. to provide the implementation of a 21 st Century Skills guidance report as outlined on the attached Scope of Work. Because of its unique role in providing IMLS with a study and the "Museums, Libraries and 21 st Century Skills" report, IMLS has determined that E-Luminate Group, Inc. is the only source available. Other organizations who feel are capable of meeting IMLS' requirements are hereby given notice of an opportunity to respond and are invited to submit information establishing a bona fide capability to fulfill this requirement (attached). The Museums, Libraries and 21 st Century Skills report is attached for reference. If IMLS does not identify other acceptable sources capable of providing this requirement, the agency shall issue a sole source award for the above service under FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisitions. This is NOT a Request for Proposal and the Government does not intend to pay for information submitted. Requests for copies of a solicitation will not be honored or acknowledged. Respondents will NOT be notified of the results of the information received. Verbal responses are NOT acceptable and will not be considered. Responses to this notice must be submitted by August 6, 2009, 5:00 pm, EST. Responses may be sent via E-MAIL ONLY to the point of contact listed below. NO PHONE CALLS OR FAXES WILL BE ACCEPTED.