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The document pertains to a presolicitation notice titled "Synopsis - Intent to award sole source" with solicitation number VACA-2012-01-S, issued by the Virginia Contracting Activity under the Department of Defense. Posted on December 8, 2011, the contract is associated with NAICS code 541712, indicating it relates to research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. The contracting office is located in Washington, DC, and the contract type suggests that the agency intends to award the contract to a single source without a competitive bidding process. Key contacts for this contract include TSgt Edward Williams, serving as the Contract Specialist, and Matthew Brown, the Contracting Officer, both reachable via email and phone. Specific details about the place of performance were not provided. The notice is accessible via the provided government contracting portal link for further information and updates.

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Intent to award sole source contract for research and development by Virginia Contracting Activity.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Virginia Contracting Activity

NAICS

541712 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Virginia Contracting Activity

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 203405100, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Virginia Contracting Activity

Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 203405100, USA

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TSgt Edward WilliamsContract Specialist

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Matthew BrownContracting Officer

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