DON eBusiness Research Services

The Department of Navy eBusiness Operations Office (DON eBOO) and the Naval Inventory Control Point (NAVICP) in Mechanicsburg plan to issue a simplified acquisition order to Northwestern University for conducting eBusiness research services. This research will focus on examining current commercial practices and addressing Navy operational issues with a limited scope and duration. The acquisition will be carried out through simplified procedures, intending to negotiate with a single source as authorized by FAR 6.302. Although this notice is not a competitive solicitation, the government will consider any proposals submitted within seven days of the publication date to determine whether a competitive process is necessary. The research service is titled "DON eBusiness Research Services" and was posted on March 6, 2002, by the Navy Supply Weapon Systems Support office located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. This effort falls under the Department of Defense and does not specify a set-aside category or a NAICS code. For further inquiries, the designated point of contact is Senior Contract Specialist Ms. Patty Hirsch, who can be reached via phone or email at the Mechanicsburg office. The government reserves the right to use the information received to guide its procurement strategy moving forward.