R -- Presolicitation Notice of Contract Action for Contract Advisory and Assistance Services and Engineering and Technical Services (CAASETA)

The 21st Contracting Squadron at Peterson Air Force Base is soliciting bids for a contract to provide Contract Advisory and Assistance Services and Engineering and Technical Services (CAASETA) to Headquarters Air Force Space Command directorates. The contract aims to deliver advisory and technical support to enhance policy development, management, and administration, as well as improve the operations of systems critical to the AFSPC mission. This effort involves supplying technical and analytical tools that support the command’s objectives. The solicitation, identified as F05604-03-R-0007, is expected to be posted around May 21, 2004, with past performance documentation due by June 7, 2004, and all other proposal volumes due by June 21, 2004. The solicitation documents will be available on the government-wide business opportunities website, and potential offerors are encouraged to subscribe to receive updates. The government plans to award up to four contracts with five-year ordering periods under a full and open competition, with an emphasis on awarding at least two contracts to small business entities. The acquisition follows the Federal Acquisition Regulation part 15 source selection procedures to determine the best value. The applicable NAICS code is 54170, covering research and development in physical, engineering, and life sciences, with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The point of contact for the solicitation is Contracting Officer LeAunna G. Ingram at Peterson AFB, and all work will be managed out of the 21st Contracting Squadron office.