--Extension of Contract DAMT01-03-P-0207, CAB IV&V Services

The Department of the Army's Surface Deployment and Distribution Command plans to issue a modification to extend the existing contract DAMT01-03-P-0207 with Anvicom Inc. for Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) software services related to the Cargo and Billing System. This extension covers a seven-month period from April 1, 2004, through October 29, 2004, necessitated by government-caused delays in completing the work. The contract falls under NAICS Code 541330, with a standard business size threshold of $4 million. Although this notice is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, the government invites interested parties to express their capabilities by submitting relevant information to designated contract specialists by March 24, 2004. The information received will inform the government’s decision on whether to open the contract for competitive bidding, a determination that remains at the sole discretion of the government. The contract administration is conducted through the Surface Deployment and Distribution Command headquartered at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Communications and potential expressions of interest are managed by contract specialists Helen Merriwether and Joyce Koon. The extension aims to ensure contract completion despite prior delays, reaffirming the government's commitment to fulfill the necessary software verification and validation services essential to the Cargo and Billing System’s successful operation.