R -- Direct Award Tribal Owned 8(a)

The Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) in Arlington, VA, plans to award a direct contract to Anadarko Industries, a company accepted into the Small Business Administration's 8(a) Business Development Program. This contract will provide various support services primarily of an administrative nature, including administrative support, financial management, scientific support, public affairs, protocol, communications, conference support, and vehicle logistics. The procurement is being conducted under specific federal regulations allowing for a sole-source award, and the company meets the size standard for the applicable NAICS code 561110, which covers administrative management and general management consulting services. This action is a notice of intent and not a solicitation for proposals. The contract is part of an effort to fulfill the AFOSR's service needs through a streamlined process with an 8(a) program participant. The contract specialist and contracting officer responsible for this action are Valarie Hall and John Sanderson, who can be contacted via the provided email addresses for further information. The direct award reflects the intent to facilitate efficient procurement while ensuring alignment with small business development goals under the Small Business Act.