NNSA - Advisory Services

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. This is a notice of intent to solicit and award a sole source contract under statutory authority 10 USC 2304(c)(1), set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) intends to solicit and award a sole source contract to Dr. Andrew Weston-Dawkes located in Potomac, MD. The anticipated period of performance will be for one year. Dr. Dawkes will provide evaluation and advisory services to senior leadership within the Nonproliferation and Arms Control Policy Office (NPAC Policy Office) within NNSA. In particular Dr. Dawkes will evaluate and assess: International climate for security risks within the nonproliferation programs, and ability of the U.S. Government to achieve its nonproliferation goals around the globe; Nuclear technology developments and potential national security implications; NPAC Policy program areas such as outreach and engagement, nonproliferation leverage, achieving strong global nonproliferation norms, evolution of the global nuclear marketplace, and nuclear and export control programs; and Strategic planning and response to emerging needs within the Nonproliferation Policy Office (NA-244). This notice of intent is NOT a request for proposals or quotations. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. All questions shall be submitted to Michael Thomey, Contracting Officer, at [email protected] by 8 AM EST December 31, 2021.