A -- Analysis of Business Processes/Management Meathods

The Department of State’s Office of Acquisitions plans to negotiate and award a sole source contract to Mitretek Systems under the authority of FAR 6.302-3, bypassing full and open competition. This contract involves providing specialized systems research and development services, economic and engineering expertise, as well as support for strategic planning and acquisition initiatives within the Department. Additional support areas include technology management, technology evaluation, and independent validation and verification. Mitretek Systems, a non-profit organization with Section 501(c)(3) status, has distinctive capabilities and extensive technical expertise that uniquely position it to perform explorative studies, investment decision analyses, business process reengineering, and IT systems analysis. The contractor can also establish independent laboratories to demonstrate proof-of-concept technologies. The contract, titled "A -- Analysis of Business Processes/Management Methods," was announced as a presolicitation on February 12, 2003, and will not involve a request for proposals. The work is intended to bolster the Department of State’s capacity in various technical and analytical domains crucial for effective information systems and acquisition strategies. Points of contact for this procurement are Edward J. Baran and Michael A Larson, contract specialists reachable via provided contact details.