Introduction This is a notice of intent, not a request for a quotation. A solicitation document will not be issued, and quotations will not be requested. Purpose The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to negotiate a firm-fixed price purchase order on a sole source basis with the Information Technology Industry Council, Inc. located at 700 K ST NW STE 600, Washington, District of Columbia, 20001-5690. The purchase order will specifically procure membership with the International Committee for Information Technology Standards (INCITS) for the period of 12/01/2026 - 11/30/2027. Participation through INCITS membership enables users to create the foundation for the future structure of information technology. INCITS is an approved Standards Organization, as maintained by the NIST Standards Coordination Office. Authority This acquisition is being conducted under the authority of FAR Subpart 13.106(b)(1) allowing the Contracting Officer (CO) to solicit from one source. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 813920 – Professional Organizations, with a small business size standard of $23.5 million. Description NIST's Information Technology Laboratory's (ITL) mission is to promote US innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology through research and development in information technology, mathematics, and statistics. INCITS is the central U.S. forum dedicated to creating technology standards for the next generation of innovation. INCITS members combine their expertise to create the building blocks for globally transformative technologies, and its membership is procured through the Information Technology Industry Council, Inc, a trade association representing the leading U.S. providers of information technology products and services. Sole Source Determination The sole source determination is based on the following: NIST membership with INCITS will provide NIST's ITL the ability to promote the effective use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) through standardization in a way that balances the interests of all stakeholders and increases the global competitiveness of the member organizations. INCITS has more than 50 technical committees and study groups that are constantly developing standards for new technologies and updating standards for older products that are evolving through innovation. New products and new approaches come online every day in the ICT marketplace. INCITS members work with the developers and users before a product goes to market, so it is broadly accepted and highly interoperable. Standards are critical to success for a product in the IT marketplace. INCITS is the development forum for market-relevant standards that drive the technological industry. INCITS is the only type of forum that can fully achieve this requirement, and its membership must be purchased directly through the Information Techno…