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FA4855-09-R-0001Federal

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The contract titled "Opposing Forces (OPFOR)" was sole-sourced to a qualifying 8(a) company, indicating a direct award without competition to support small disadvantaged businesses under the SBA's 8(a) program. It is managed by the Department of Defense, specifically the FA4855 27 SOCONS LGC office located at Cannon Air Force Base in New Mexico. The place of performance is Clovis, New Mexico, and the contract falls under the NAICS code 611699, which pertains to various educational services. Key points of contact for this contract include Noel E. Ramirez, the Contract Administrator, and Linda L. Kyle, the Contracting Officer, both stationed at Cannon AFB. The solicitation was originally posted on September 19, 2009, as a sources-sought notice, highlighting the government's intent to identify capable sources prior to contract award. The contract’s overall purpose is to provide opposing force support, typically used in military training exercises, ensuring realistic combat training scenarios for defense personnel.

General Info

Sole-sourced 8(a) contract for opposing force support in military training, performed in Clovis, NM.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA4855 27 Socons Lgc

Contract Value

$1,216,083.08

NAICS

611699 - All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction

Place of Performance

Cannon Air Force Base Melrose Range, New Mexico. Approximately 20 minutes from Melrose, New Mexico., CLOVIS, NM, 88103, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

AKIMA INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES LLC

Award Issued Date

09/24/2009, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Timeline

2 updates

PhaseSources Sought

PostedSep 4

Sources Sought

Notice updatedDec 4

Response deadline changed from Sep 12, 2008 to Dec 12, 2008. The notice description changed.

Notice updatedSep 19

The response deadline was removed. The notice description changed.

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA4855 27 Socons Lgc

Contacts2 people available

OfficeCANNON AFB, NM, 88103-5321, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA4855 27 Socons Lgc

Office AddressCANNON AFB, NM, 88103-5321, USA

Contacts

Noel E. RamirezContract Administrator

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Linda L. KyleContracting Officer

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

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This requirement has been sole-sourced to a qualifying 8(a) company.

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