Notice of Intent to Sole Source with Purdue University

Pursuant to (FAR) 13.5, The National Science Foundation (NSF) the Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP) intends to negotiate a sole source purchase order for the development and implementation of a pilot evaluation study of NSF Engines awardees. The purpose of this sole source with the Purdue Center for Regional Development (PDRC). is to design and implement an evaluation of the NSF Regional Innovation Engines Program. The goal is the development and implementation of a pilot evaluation study of NSF Engines awardees.This study will assess the impact of the NSF Engines program and determine the impact the Engine awardees have on their respective regions. The Purdue Center for Regional Development is the only one capable of meeting NSF's need and is the only organization of its kind that can provide this service. The notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This synopsis is for informational purposes only.