SRD31 Content Development and Software Support

2026-11-03

GENERAL INFORMATIONThis is aSources Sought Notice ONLYand is issued formarket research purposesin accordance withFAR Part 10 . This notice doesnotconstitute a Request for Proposal ( RFP ), Request for Quotation ( RFQ ), Invitation for Bids ( IFB ), or any commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract . The National Institute of Standards and Technology ( NIST ) will not pay for any information submitted in response to this notice . Submission of information is voluntary and will not result in any obligation on the part of the Government . NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS EXIST AT THIS TIMERequests for solicitation documents will not receive a response . Respondents shall clearly mark any proprietary or restricted information . In the absence of such markings , NIST will assume unlimited rights to all technical data submitted . CONTRACTING OFFICENational Institute of Standards and Technology ( NIST ) Acquisition Management Division100 Bureau Drive , Mail Stop 1640Gaithersburg , MD 20899 - 1640NAICS CODENAICS : 541690 – Other Scientific and Technical Consulting ServicesSmall Business Size Standard :$ 19 MillionBACKGROUNDNIST maintainsStandard Reference Database ( SRD ) 31 – Phase Equilibria Diagrams ( PED ), a critically evaluated database of phase - equilibrium information derived from primary scientific literature . Database entries , known asPED Figures , consist of scientific commentaries and one or more evaluated phase diagrams . Content for SRD 31 is developed through systematic bimonthly searches of newly published scientific literature , including foreign - language publications , and is evaluated by subject - matter experts with advanced education and expertise in thermodynamics and phase - equilibrium science . Additional information about SRD 31 is available at : https :// www . nist . gov / srd / nist - standard - reference - database - 31DESCRIPTION OF REQUIRED SERVICESNIST is seeking information from contractors capable of providing thefull range of scientific evaluation , content development , workflow management , graphics digitization , and software development / support servicesnecessary to produce and maintain SRD 31 . Services include , but are not limited to , the following : Scientific Literature SearchingConduct bimonthly searches of primary scientific literature using NIST - provided resources ( e . g ., Chemical Abstracts ). Identify new phase diagrams suitable for SRD 31 and assign chemical systems . Anticipated workload : 150 – 250 new sources annually . Critical Scientific Evaluation and PED Figure DevelopmentProvide critical scientific evaluations and written commentaries of manuscripts selected by NIST . Evaluate and edit phase diagrams in accordance with NIST - provided Guidelines . Deliver completed PED Figures within six ( 6 ) weeks of receipt . Anticipated workload : 70 – 140 manuscripts annually . Editorial Review for Guideline ComplianceReview and edit PED Figures to ensure compliance with NIST Guidelines . Anticipated workload : 250 – 350 PED Figures annually ( 20 – 30 per month ). Graphics Digitization and EditingDigitize phase diagrams into standardized interactive graphics using NIST - provided custom software . Upload files into the PED Content Management System ( CMS ) and implement review - cycle corrections . Anticipated workload : 30 – 50 diagrams per month . Workflow Management and Production CoordinationManage and coordinate all PED workflow stepsRetrieve , organize , distribute , edit , and finalize PED Figures using LaTeX . Track PED Figures from manuscript identification through publication . Deliver 15 – 30 finalized PED Figures per month . Software Development , Maintenance , and Customer SupportMaintain and incrementally improve the PED CMS and associated customer products . CMS environment includes Ubuntu Linux , Ruby , Nginx , SQLite , Route scheduling , object - relational mapper GUI , and LaTeX . Provide biannual PC product releases , maintain the SRD 31 web - delivery system ( Phase Online ), provide customer technical support . MARKET RESEARCH OBJECTIVESThe purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to : Identify responsible sources capable of performing the required servicesDetermine the availability ofsmall businesses , including socio - economic categoriesAssess industry experience with scientific data evaluation , foreign - language literature , scientific publishing workflows , and custom content management systemsInformation received may be used to support acquisition strategy decisions , including potential set - aside determinations . ANTICIPATED ACQUISITIONNIST anticipates issuing aRequest for Quotation ( RFQ ) in thesecond quarter of FY 2026 , with contract award anticipated no later than thefourth quarter of FY 2026 . RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONSInterested parties shall submit a written capability statement addressing the following : Company name , address , Unique Entity Identifier ( UEI ) number , CAGE code , and point - of - contact informationBusiness size and socio - economic status ( if applicable ) Description of company capabilities relevant to the services described aboveDescription of prior experience performing similar servicesIdentification of applicable contract vehicles ( e . g ., GSA FSS , GWACs ), including contract numbersAny other information the Government should consider for market research purposesSUBMISSION REQUIREMENTSSubmission Method : EmailEmail Address : donald . graham @ nist . govFormat : Microsoft WordPage Limit : 12 pages maximumFont : Times New Roman , 11 - pointPaper Size : 8 . 5 x 11 inchesMargins : Minimum 1 inch on all sidesHeader and footer information that does not contain evaluative content may be included within the margin space .

Maryland

2026-05-02