U -- Education and Training Services to support the Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal (NAVSCOLEOD) at Eglin AFB, Florida

The contract pertains to education and training services in support of the Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal (NAVSCOLEOD) located at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Initially designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 611699, the solicitation was posted as a presolicitation in early September 2006. However, the synopsis for this requirement was cancelled due to a challenge from the Small Business Administration regarding whether the effort should instead be reserved for the 8(a) program. Following this challenge, the agency plans to issue a Sources Sought Synopsis by mid-September 2006 to gather additional market information. Based on the feedback from this Sources Sought, the requirement will be re-announced. The contracting officer overseeing this effort is Rocco H Siravo, who can be contacted for further details. The re-synopsized solicitation will clarify the set-aside status and formalize the procurement process moving forward.