D--Information Technology and Statistical Consulting Services

The U.S. Geological Survey, Forest & Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center (FRESC) intends to award a non-competitive contract to Oregon State University (OSU), College of Forestry, for information technology and statistical consulting services. This requirement supports forestry and natural resources scientific research activities by providing access to university network facilities and specialized technical expertise. Specific services include the provision of network accounts within the OSU Forestry Active Directory, access to licensing and technical support for scientific and statistical software, and shared data storage space for collaboration between FRESC and university researchers. The scope also encompasses regular data backup and recovery, statistical consulting, technical user support, training, and electronic security.

This acquisition is classified under NAICS 518210 for Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services and PSC code D. The government intends to proceed with a non-competitive award under FAR 6.302-1(b)(1)(i) and FAR Part 12 for commercial items. The resulting contract (G12PS00162) is planned as an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity agreement with a five-year performance period and an estimated award date of March 15, 2012.

The response deadline for this pre-solicitation notice is March 6, 2012. Interested parties may submit capability statements to the primary point of contact, Verita Friesner, via email or facsimile. Metadata associated with this notice includes two attachments providing additional information via FedConnect, which were posted on February 13, 2012. Although this notice is for informational purposes, the formal solicitation is expected to be released on the government point of entry on or about February 21, 2012.