ATA OVERSEAS STAFFING SERVICES

The contract SAQMMA14R0106 seeks a qualified contractor to provide overseas staffing services for the Office of Anti-Terrorism Assistance under the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Diplomatic Security. The contractor is required to supply a team of approximately 25 personnel to support management and operational functions of the ATA Program at various diplomatic posts abroad. All staff must hold the necessary security clearances to fulfill their duties. The contract specifies that only one prime contractor, with up to one subcontractor, may submit proposals. The solicitation was initially planned for release around January 21, 2014, but was postponed to on or about February 3, 2014, with the exact proposal due date to be announced upon release. No questions will be entertained before the solicitation is published. This effort falls under an 8(a) competed set-aside, with the primary NAICS code of 541611, which covers administrative management and general management consulting services. The contract's place of performance is listed as Dunn Loring, Virginia. The contracting officer and specialist managing this procurement are Gregory A. Mendoza and William T. Schaeffer, respectively. This contract is intended to enhance the effectiveness of the ATA Program by providing critical administrative and management support personnel who operate in multiple international locations.