International Committee for Informational Technology Standards (INCITS) Membership
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued a Notice of Intent to award a firm-fixed priced purchase order on a sole source basis to the Information Technology Industry Council, Inc. for International Committee for Information Technology Standards (INCITS) membership for the 2026 cycle. This membership is crucial for NIST's Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) to promote US innovation and advance IT standards. Responses from interested parties are due by February 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.
Purpose & Scope
NIST's ITL aims to promote US innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology in information technology, mathematics, and statistics. INCITS serves as the central U.S. forum for creating technology standards, enabling members to build the foundation for future IT structures. The procured membership will specifically include INCITS Cloud Computing Participation and INCITS Steering Committee (SC) 38 Participation.
Contract Details
- Type: Notice of Intent for a Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order (Sole Source)
- Intended Vendor: Information Technology Industry Council, Inc.
- NAICS Code: 813920 – Professional Organizations (Small Business Size Standard: $23.5 million)
- Set-Aside: Not Applicable (Sole Source under FAR Subpart 13.106(b)(1))
- Response Due: February 9, 2026, 10:00 AM ET
- Published: February 2, 2026
Sole Source Justification
NIST determined that INCITS is the only forum capable of fully meeting the requirement to promote effective use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) through standardization, balancing stakeholder interests, and increasing global competitiveness. INCITS membership, which must be purchased directly through the Information Technology Industry Council, Inc., is essential for developing market-relevant standards that drive the technological industry. INCITS is also an approved Standards Organization by the NIST Standards Coordination Office.
Information for Interested Parties
This is a notice of intent, not a request for quotation or a solicitation. However, interested parties who believe they can satisfy NIST's requirements may submit a written statement of their capabilities. Responses must include: Contractor Name, Address, Point of Contact, Phone, Email, SAM UEI, Business Classification (as validated in SAM), and a Capability Statement. All submissions must be sent via email to Collin.Randall@nist.gov.
Contact Information
For questions or to submit a response, contact Collin Randall at Collin.Randall@nist.gov.