Management Assistance of Research and Science

The contract pertains to the Management Assistance of Research and Science (MARS) acquisition, initially posted as a sources-sought notice on January 17, 2018. It is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under SBA guidelines, specifically targeting small businesses qualified under NAICS code 541611, which covers administrative management and general management consulting services. The Department of Defense's AFRL Rvk office, located at Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico, is the contracting agency overseeing this effort. The solicitation seeks further information to support the acquisition and emphasizes the importance of management assistance in research and science initiatives. Key points of contact include Emmanuel Cobian, the Contract Specialist, and James P. Channell, the Contracting Officer. Their roles involve providing guidance and handling communication related to this contract opportunity. All activities and performance under this contract are expected to be based at Kirtland AFB, reflecting the localized support nature of this management assistance project.