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B -- SPECIAL STUDIES TO IMPROVE THE EFFECTIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY OF THE ACQUISITION AND DISTRIBUTION OF RECRUITER AID DEVICES (RADS). DUE 021199 POC Please send information to: Contact Customer Service Center (202) 433-2951 or you may fax in your information to (202) 433-9569; for additional information contact Contract Specialist Diana Brewer Code 02W2.1B at (202) 685-1866 or Contracting Officer Debra Glass Code 02W2.1 at (202) 433-3500. The Fleet and Industrial Supply Center, Norfolk Detachment -- Washington D.C. is seeking sources to procure special studies on behalf of the Navy Recruiting Command, Arlington, VA. The Naval Recruiting Command is looking into the possible future acquisition of special study efforts to examine, analyze, and make recommendations on their acquisition and distribution of RADs. The two main categories of RADs include: collateral items (consisting of items which are printed, i.e. brochures and posters) and promotional items (consisting of all other items, i.e. ball caps and T-shirts). The goals of this study will be to provide guidance on how to: (1) increase flexibility and responsiveness of the RADs program; (2) optimize the supply chain; and (3) maximize the value added by the RADs investment. In order to accomplish these tasks, analysis will need to be completed on each value driver within the supply chain, in order to select the best mix of processes and tools to minimize costs while maximizing the effectiveness of the program. Elements, which should be evaluated, include (1) Inventory management; (2) Acquisition; (3) Material distribution; and (4) Order fulfillment. Any potential source is requested to send information to the above address before 11 February 1999. Facsimile and telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses should be sent to Debra L. Glass, Contracting Officer, Fleet and Industrial Supply Center Norfolk, Detachment Washington DC, Washington Navy Yard, 1014 N Street SE Suite 400, Washington DC 20374-5014. This is a sources sought notice for planning purposes. Information provided will be at no cost to the Government. A response to this request for information does not guarantee that a firm will be solicited or any solicitation will be issued as a result of this request for information. Reference Note 26. Posted 01/07/99 (W-SN286169). (0007)

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