Commander, Marine Corps System Command, Code CTQ, 2033 Barnett Avenue, Ste 315, Quantico, VA 22134-5010

R -- PROFESSIONAL, TECHNICAL, AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR MARINE CORPS SYSTEMS COMMAND, COMBAT SUPPORT AND LOGISTICS EQUIPMENT (CSLE) DIRECTORATE SOL M67854-99-R-3011 POC Ms. Lee Kerr, Contract Specialist, 703/784-5822 ext. 249, Fax: 703/784-5826; Michael D. Blackstone, Contracting Officer WEB: MARCORSYSCOM Contract's CSLE Web Page, http://www.marcorsyscom.usmc.mil/mcscctq/csle.htm. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contract Specialist via, kerrl1@quantico.usmc.mil. The Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) intends to pursue through full and open competition a single award contract that will require a minimum of 25% subcontracting for small; small disadvantaged; and women-owned small business to provided engineering, acquisition, and technical assistance to the Director, Combat Support and Logistics Equipment (CSLE). Period of performance is for one (1) base plus four (4) option years beginning 3Q/99, with an estimated level effort of 45+ man-years. Task orders will be issued on an IDIQ FFP and T&M basis, supporting both sustaining and discrete Directorate requirements. The contractor is required to provide comprehensive engineering, analytical, acquisition, and management assistance in the areas of Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical (NBC) programs; equipment and clothing for individual Marines; engineering equipment; motor transport equipment; and training systems. Each of the support areas will require expertise with all facets of formal program acquisition; applied analysis to support decision-making; earned value and metrics implementation; OSD-level and Joint programs management; engineering and design support; acquisition logistics, and software applications development. Additional support will focus on business analysis, risk modeling, cost/performance assessments, and procurement support. Areas of critical interest are: Biomedical engineering and field medical systems; human factors analysis and modeling; applied simulations for training systems; NBC systems, with emphasis on chemical and biological agents; commercial items adaptability; engineering improvements for motor transport systems; and computer-based training and simulators. Government site workspaces will not be available and all work will be accomplished at the contractor site. Draft solicitation documents will be posted to the Command Internet site on December 7, 1998. A pre-solicitation conference will be held on December 15, 1998 from 9:00 12:00 at the Research Center Auditorium, 2040 Broadway, MCB Quantico, VA 22134. Draft documents will be provided for industry review and will also be posted to our Internet site. Registration information must be accomplished via FAX prior to December 10, 1998. Seating is limited and attendance is restricted to two (2) participants per firm. Please send your requests to 703/784-5826 or 784-3965, identifying the company, name of attendees, and both FAX/phone numbers. Upon receipt, confirmation will be provided via phone. A reading room containing current program documents and contract documentation will be opened following the conference and will remain open through RFP release. Information regarding appointments and access will be discussed at the conference. The formal solicitation will be released electronically within three (3) weeks of the conclusion of the pre-solicitation conference. Regular updates regarding this procurement will be posted to the following Internet address: http://www.marcorsyscom.usmc.mil/mcscctq/csle.htm. Posted 11/24/98 (W-SN274389). (0328)

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