2. U.S. Department of Commerce Strategies for MSIs Interested in Contract Opportunities

3. Who We Are The U.S. Department of Commerce is a cabinet level agency whose mission is to help make American businesses more innovative and competitive nationally and internationally.

4.  Commerce is comprised of 12 different bureaus and promotes job creation, economic growth, sustainable development and improved standards of living for all Americans by working in partnership with businesses, universities, communities and our nation’s workers.  Commerce’s mission encompasses international trade, economic development, technology standards, entrepreneurship and business development, environmental stewardship, and statistical research and analysis.

5. Working in Partnership with Commerce  Today we are featuring two of our bureaus who have a strong history of partnering with educational institutions:  National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)  National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST)

6. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Jo-Lynn Davis Small Business Specialist/Broker Contracting Officer

7. NIST  NIST's mission: To promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology in ways that enhance economic security and improve our quality of life.  NIST's vision: NIST will be the world’s leader in creating critical measurement solutions and promoting equitable standards. Our efforts stimulate innovation, foster industrial competitiveness, and improve the quality of life.

8. Associate Director for Laboratory Programs Material Measurement Laboratory Physical Measurement Laboratory Engineering Laboratory Information Technology Laboratory Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology NIST Center for Neutron Research Special Programs Office Law Enforcement Standards, National Security Standards, Greenhouse Gases, Smart Grid … Metrology Laboratories Technology Laboratories User Facilities Standards Coordination Office Standards Services Division Structure of NIST Laboratory Programs

9. NIST Laboratories: Overview  Material Measurement Laboratory (MML)  Physical Measurement Laboratory (PML)  Engineering Laboratory (EL)  Information Technology Laboratory (ITL)  Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology CNST)  NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR)

10. NIST Acquisition Office: Overview  The Acquisition Management Division is located on both NIST campuses: Gaithersburg, MD Boulder, CO  NIST serves as the acquisition office for other Commerce bureaus: Economic Development Administration (EDA) National Technical Information Service (NTIS) Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) International Trade Administration (ITA) Minority Business Development Administration (MBDA) National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Office of Inspector General (OIG)

11. NIST: Top Purchases for FY 2012  Laboratory Equipment  Professional Support Services  ADP Software  Gases  Scientific and Technical Services  Administrative Management Support  Custom Computer Programming

12. Identifying Upcoming Opportunities To learn more about upcoming opportunities visit:  Federal Business Opportunities (www.fbo.gov)  Department of Commerce Advance Acquisition Plans/forecast (www.fido.gov) Or visit with the MSI Coordinate for NIST

13. NIST Acquisition Contacts  Jo-Lynn Davis, Small Business Specialist/Broker 301-975-6337 Jo-Lynn.Davis@nist.gov  Cecelia Royster, Director 301-975-6348 cecelia.royster@nist.gov

14. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Arlan Finfrock Deputy Director NOAA Acquisition and Grants Office

15. NOAA Mission

16. Historic Events March 12-14, 1993 Nor’easter Blizzard August 29, 2005 Hurricane Katrina March 24, 1989 Exxon Valdez April 1, 1960 First Image from TIROS I April 20, 2010 Deepwater Horizon Incident October 29, 2013 Hurricane Sandy

17. The Five Legal Mandates  Marine Mammal Protection Act  Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act  Coastal Zone Management Act  Endangered Species Act  Fishery Conservation and Management Act

18. NOAA: A Bureau of the U.S. Department of Commerce  National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)  Formed in 1970 to coordinate the work of predecessor organizations on the oceans and atmosphere, as part of a total environmental system  NOAA is the nation’s first physical science, atmospheric science, and conservation agency; tracing it’s lineage to the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey of 1807, the Weather Bureau of 1870, and the Bureau of Commercial Fisheries of 1871

19. NOAA: A Bureau of the U.S. Department of Commerce  National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)  Formed in 1970 to coordinate the work of predecessor organizations on the oceans and atmosphere, as part of a total environmental system  NOAA is the nation’s first physical science, atmospheric science, and conservation agency; tracing it’s lineage to the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey of 1807, the Weather Bureau of 1870, and the Bureau of Commercial Fisheries of 1871

20. Meeting The Mission NESDIS Utilize satellites to promote, protect, and enhance the Nation’s economy, security, environment, and quality of life. NMFS Stewardship of living marine resources through science-based conservation and management and the promotion of healthy ecosystems. NOS Translates science, tools, and services into action, to address threats to coastal areas in the environment, all working towards healthy coasts and healthy economies. OAR Conduct research to understand and predict the Earth system; develop technology to improve NOAA science, service and stewardship; and translate the results so they are useful to society. NWS Provide weather, water, and climate data, forecasts and warnings for the protection of life and property and enhancement of the national economy. OMAO Deliver effective Earth observation capabilities, integrate emerging technologies, and provide a specialized, flexible, and reliable team responsive to NOAA and the Nation. AGO

21. Major Initiatives  Weather Modernization  Sustainable Fisheries  Response and Restoration  Climate Adaptation and Mitigation  High Performance Computing  Marine Spatial Planning  Regional Collaboration  Oceans and Coasts  Fleet Recapitalization 21

22. Disaster Relief – Hurricane Sandy  Disaster Relief Appropriation Act, 2013 Signed into Public Law (113-2) on January 29,2013  NOAA received $326M from Congress

23. Disaster Relief – Hurricane Sandy  Procurement, Acquisition and Construction - $186M (Available until September 30, 2015)  $9M Repair NOAA facilities damaged by Hurricane Sandy  $44.5M Repairs and upgrades to NOAA hurricane reconnaissance aircraft  $8.5M Improvements to weather forecasting equipment and supercomputer infrastructure  $13M To accelerate the National Weather Service ground readiness project  $111M For a weather satellite data mitigation gap reserve fund

24. Technical Acquisition Needs  IT Equipment and Services  Software and Supplies  Research and Development Services  Environmental Surveys and Studies  Scientific Instrumentation Services  Ship Building, Repair and Maintenance  Satellite Design Development and Support  Architectural/Engineering Services  Construction Management  Program/Project Management  Facility Management Services  Administrative and Other Support Services

25. Contracting With NOAA  Current Contracting Opportunities:  FedBizOpps - https://www.fbo.gov/https://www.fbo.gov/  NOAA Yearly Forecast of Business Opportunities: http://www.ago.noaa.gov/quicklinks/small_business.html and http://fido.gov/doc/aap/publicview.asp http://www.ago.noaa.gov/quicklinks/small_business.html http://fido.gov/doc/aap/publicview.asp  All potential NOAA Contractors Should Register With:  System of Award Management (SAM) https://www.sam.gov/index.html https://www.sam.gov/index.html  Online Representations and Certification Application (ORCA) – https://orca.bpn.gov https://orca.bpn.gov

26. Some Experience With HubZone Programs Epitracker for Epidemiological Studies in Marine Mammals NMFS - Marine Mammal Conservation Division Contract Value: $75,700 Awarded: 8/2012 To conduct Epidemiological studies in marine mammals. These studies are to evaluate the causes of death, lesions observed and trends in strandings and disease in marine mammals nationally with specific emphasis on potential population level infectious and anthropogenic diseases and overall population health evaluation and planning. Epidemiological Studies in Dolphin Perinates & Non-Perinates Study NMFS - Marine Mammal Conservation Division Contract Value: $72,400 Awarded: 8/2012 To provide epidemiological services on marine mammal health issues for the National Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Response Program.

27. Upcoming HubZone Opportunities Aerial Survey of Arctic Marine Mammals (ASAMM) Project Lead Scientific Support Services NMFS - National Marine Mammal Laboratory NOAA Western Acquisition Division Contract Amount: $910,000 Pre-solicitation: March 2013 Est. Date of Award: August, 2013 The Aerial Surveys of Arctic Marine Mammals (ASAMM) project is the successor to the Bowhead Whale Aerial Survey Project (BWASP) and the Chukchi Offshore Monitoring in Drilling Area (COMIDA) marine mammal aerial surveys.

28. Save The Date U.S. Department of Commerce is planning two HUBZ/MSI conferences:  April 23, 2013 @ U.S. Department of Commerce Washington, DC  September 23-25, 2013 @ National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Gaithersburg, MD

29. NOAA Acquisition Contacts Arlan E. Finfrock – Deputy Director Arlan.E.Finfrock@NOAA.GOV Telephone: (301) 713 – 0325 Jeffrey Hale – Small Business Officer Jeffrey.Hale@NOAA.GOV Telephone: (301) 628 - 1411

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32. AGO Homepage (http://www.ago.noaa.gov/ago/index.cfm)

33. NIST  NIST’s mission is to promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology in ways that enhance economic security and improve the quality of our lives.

34. Teaming Opportunities: Grants and Contracts  We recommend that MSIs:  Introduce themselves as potential sources for services and products  Demonstrate your understanding of our programmatic mission and how you can effectively team with us.

35. Strategies for Teaming  Like many for-profit businesses with little Federal acquisition experience, it may be necessary for an MSI to team with another entity, e.g., another MSI, IHE, or small business.  Teaming takes the form of prime/subcontractor or joint venture.