--Announcement: Responses to industry comments on a Draft Request for Proposal (DRFP) for the solicitation for recompetition of Contract DAAB32-02-C-0004, Operation, Maintenance, and Supply  Europe (OPMAS-E) for the 5th Signal Command, Germany.

The Department of Defense, through the Information Technology, E-Commerce and Commercial Contracting Center-West (ITEC4-W) at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, is seeking industry feedback on a Draft Request for Proposal for the recompete of Contract DAAB3 2-02-C-0004. This contract, known as Operation, Maintenance, and Supply – Europe (OPMAS-E), serves the 5th Signal Command in Germany and encompasses a broad range of IT-related services. The contract covers operation, maintenance, supply, and IT support for communications and information systems across the United States European Command Area of Responsibility (USEUCOM AOR), which includes several European countries and parts of Africa. Current operations are active in Germany, Italy, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, and the Balkans, with potential for expansion or geographic shifts within the command’s AOR. The OPMAS-E contractor’s responsibilities extend to supporting other branches of the U.S. military such as the Army, Navy, and Air Force, as well as other Department of Defense and federal agencies. Industry participants are encouraged to submit comments and questions regarding the draft solicitation, with contact points provided for Tim Baker, a contract specialist, and Jadie Russell, the contracting officer, both accessible via phone, email, or fax. Additional information and responses to industry comments are available through the contracting center’s official website. This recompetition aims to ensure continued and effective IT and communication support critical to the 5th Signal Command’s mission in the European and African operational theater.