***** Sole source determination is based on the need for a Government membership with Fast Identity Online (FIDO) Alliance. The membership will allow NIST to fully participate in the standards development activities of the organization ensuring that government needs and The National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC) National Program Office goals are included in the discussions as FIDO develops its specifications. FIDO specifications are widely adopted commercially, which is the primary focus of NSTIC. FIDO Alliance is the only vendor capable of providing a Government membership.

*****The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 813920- Professional Organizations..

****** A determination by the Government whether to compete the proposed acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

*****Interested parties that believe they could satisfy the requirements listed above for NIST may clearly and unambiguously identify their capability to do so in writing on or before the response date for this notice. This notice of intent is not a solicitation. Any questions regarding this notice must be submitted in writing via email to Prateema Carvajal at [email protected]. All responses to this notice of intent must be submitted so that they are received at [email protected] no later than April 11, 2016 at 8:00 AM Eastern Time.