R--Technical and Analytical Support Services Related to Data Verification and Validation Issues

The Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Plutonium, Uranium, and Special Materials Inventory (SO), intends to acquire technical and analytical support services related to data verification and validation issues associated with the Department's nuclear material inventory data. The technical support is to continue services for a six-month period. The estimated Direct Productive Labor Hours (DPLH) are anticipated to be 378 for the six-month period. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302.1, specifically Proxemy Research, Inc. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government to compete the technical support services under a competitive solicitation has already been made (see Solicitation Number DE-RP01-03SO10300, posted on 09/19/02). A determination by the Government not to compete this six-month continuation of services is solely within the discretion of the Government. See note No. 22