D -- Database Management Technical Services

The Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization (DITCO) at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, is set to procure database management technical services to support the Space and Missile Systems Center in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. This procurement is exclusively reserved for competition among 8(a) small business concerns registered with the Small Business Administration. The contract will initially last one year, with the potential for four additional one-year extension options. The solicitation is classified under NAICS code 541519, which covers other computer-related services, and will be awarded based on the least price meeting technical acceptability criteria. Contractors must hold a Secret clearance at the time of award. The acquisition will be conducted in compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 19 Subpart 8, reflecting its focus on 8(a) Program Participants. The solicitation and related documents are expected to be posted around December 22, 2006, on the DITCO contracting opportunities website. The government reserves the right to cancel the procurement if requirements change or to award without discussions. Key points of contact include Angela L. Johnson and Virginia A. McCann, who can provide assistance during the solicitation process. The contract emphasizes streamlined competition limited to qualified small businesses to ensure efficient delivery of essential technical services.