8(a) Set-Aside Acquisition for 711 HPW Mission Support Services

The contract pertains to an 8(a) set-aside solicitation for mission support services for the 711th Human Performance Wing (HPW) under the Department of Defense. The solicitation, initially posted on May 18, 2009, is identified by the number FA8900-09-R-0002-06 and involves the NAICS code 541990. The location of performance is San Antonio, Texas, while the contracting office is based at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The government has received multiple questions from industry participants—fifty have been officially documented—with more under review, which has prompted preparation of an amendment to the RFP. This amendment will reflect numerous clarifications and changes in response to the inquiries and will extend the proposal submission deadline to June 6, 2009. Key officials managing the procurement include Contracting Officer Kim Walton and Contract Specialist Gregorio A Armand, both reachable via email and phone for further information. This solicitation focuses on 8(a) competed acquisition procedures, which are designed to facilitate participation by small disadvantaged businesses. The overall intent is to secure comprehensive mission support services for the 711 HPW, ensuring that qualified vendors have adequate opportunity to respond following the updated guidance and timeline adjustments.