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G -- Officials, Scorers, and Timers for Sporting Events

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Reference-Number-N0017103RC19300Federal

Submission Closed10/16/2002, 05:00:00 AM UTC

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The Fleet and Industrial Supply Center Norfolk Detachment Washington is seeking qualified vendors to provide trained officials, scorers, and timers for intramural and varsity sporting events supporting the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation of Naval District Washington. These events will take place across several locations, including NDW Anacostia, Nebraska Avenue, and Andrews Air Force Base Naval Air Facilities Support. The contract is structured as a Firm-Fixed Price Commercial Item procurement and will be awarded through full and open competition to the offeror providing the best overall value. The period of performance for these services is scheduled from October 18, 2002, to September 30, 2003. Interested parties can find the full solicitation under number N00600-03-Q-0184. Primary points of contact for this requirement include Contract Specialist TyKeithia J Williams and Contract Officer Ayo H Kimathi.

General Info

Vendors provide sports officials, scorers, and timers for Naval District Washington MWR events.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Navsup Flt Logistics Ctr Norfolk

NAICS

711320 - Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities

Place of Performance

The sporting events will be conducted at NDW Anacostia, Nebraska Avenue, and Andrews Air Force Base Naval Air Facilities Suppor, VA

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NONE

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PhaseClosed

PostedOct 15

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Response DeadlineOct 16

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Submission Closed

10/16/2002, 05:00:00 AM UTC

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Navsup Flt Logistics Ctr Norfolk

Contacts2 people available

OfficeNORFOLK, VA, 23511-3392, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Navsup Flt Logistics Ctr Norfolk

Office AddressNORFOLK, VA, 23511-3392, USA

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TyKeithia J WilliamsContract Specialist

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Ayo H KimathiContract Officer

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Full Description

The Fleet and Industrial Supply Center Norfolk Detachment Washington (FISC Washington) intends to procure officials, scorers, and timers for various intramural and varsity sporting events for the Morale, Welfare, & Recreation (MWR) of Naval District Washington (NDW). The sporting events will be conducted at NDW Anacostia, Nebraska Avenue, and Andrews Air Force Base Naval Air Facilities Support locations. The contract type will be Firm-Fixed Price, Commercial Item, and this will be procured using full and open competition. All capable vendors are encouraged to propose. The government intends to pick the offeror who provides the best overall value to the government for this requirement. The Period of Performance will be 18 October 2002 to 30 September 2003. The requirement is for a contractor to furnish fully trained and qualified personnel as required to serve as officials, scorers, and timers for various intramural and varsity sporting events The full solicitation, with all applicable attachments, will be available at the following website: www.neco.navy.mil. The solicitation number will be N00600-03-Q-0184. For any questions regarding this requirement contact TyKeithia Williams @ +1 (555) 000-0000, fax: +1 (555) 000-0000, email: contact@example.gov.