R -- Engineering/Analytical/Program Management support services

The Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division at Patuxent River, Maryland, is seeking engineering, analytical, and program management support services through a Time and Materials, Indefinite Quantity, Indefinite Delivery contract. The contract will provide approximately 132,680 man years of contractor support aimed at assisting management and administrative functions related to ongoing test and evaluation, base support, and other operational programs within NAVAIRWARCENACDIV. The anticipated contract duration includes one base year with four additional option years, beginning April 1, 2004. This requirement is planned to be procured as a 100% 8(a) Set-Aside, encouraging small businesses eligible under the 8(a) program to participate. Award will be based on the best value to the government. Interested parties are invited to request the solicitation referenced by N00421-03-R-0114, with primary points of contact including Contract Specialists at the Naval Air Warfare Center. The contract underscores the Department of Defense's commitment to leveraging specialized contractor expertise to support essential operational and administrative functions within the Naval Air Warfare Center.