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R -- TECHNICAL, ENGINEERING AND RESEARCH SUPPORT SERVICES SOL N00014-99-R-0003 DUE 070799 POC Wade Wargo, Contract Specialist, ONR Code 252, (703)696-2574, fax: (703)696-3365 E-MAIL: click here, wargow@onr.navy.mil. This notice is to announce the Office of Naval Research's (ONR) release of a Request For Proposals (RFP) for technical, engineering and research support services covering all technical program areas at ONR. The RFP includes seven technical program areas in which an offeror may propose. Offerors can propose in as many program areas as it is qualified. Separate proposal packages must be submitted for each program area for which an offeror wants to be considered for award. Offerors will only be evaluated for the program area(s) in which they propose. ONR intends to award two or more task order contracts per program area. The contracts awarded will have a base period of 1 October 1999 through 30 September 2001 with three 12-month option periods. When requirements become known, task orders will be competed in a given program area by providing those offerors receiving awards from this RFP a fair opportunity to submit proposals. The closing deadline for submission of proposals is 7 July 1999; however, the ONRrecognizes that emerging companies and technology may present opportunities for participation by highly qualified companies after the initial closing. As a result, the RFP will be reissued as a standing solicitation on or about 1 October 1999. This standing solicitation will remain open until either canceled or replaced by a subsequent RFP. On a quarterly basis (or as deemed appropriate by the ONR), proposals submitted under the standing solicitation will be reviewed for potential award. In addition to the factors identified for proposal evaluation in the RFP, ONR will consider the extent to which an offeror provides unique or enhanced capabilities beyond those available from current contract recipients, the continued demand for services in the proposed program area, and the administrative burden presented by the award of additional contracts. ONR reserves the right to select some, none, or all contract proposals submitted under the standing solicitation. The Standard Industrial classification (SIC) code that applies to this solicitation is "8711" and has a size standard of $20 million. The ONR is committed to providing maximum opportunity for participation by Small Business firms. While no portion of this solicitation is specifically set-aside for participation by Small Businesses only, all reasonable efforts will be made to achieve a goal of 50% of the total number of contract awards to Small, HUBZone Small, Small Disadvantaged and Women-Owned Small Business concerns. HBCU/MIs are encouraged to participate. ONR will host an Industry Day on 19 May 1999 to answer questions for all those intending to submit proposals. To find out how to participate in Industry Day, see the ONR web site "http://www.onr.navy.mil/02/rfp/99r0003.htm." On-line registration for Industry Day must be completed by 10 May 1999. As a part of Industry Day, the ONR intends to provide responses to potential offeror's questions submitted by 10 May 1999. Questions received after 10 May 1999 and/or at Industry Day may not be answered as part of the presentation. All questions and answers will be posted to the ONR website "http://www.onr.navy.mil/02/rfp/99r0003.htm" as soon as possible. A form for the electronic submission of questions is available at the ONR website. The solicitation must be downloaded from the ONR web site at "http://www.onr.navy.mil/02/rfp/99r0003.htm" on or after 30 APR 99. No hard copies of this RFP will be mailed, faxed, or e-mailed. Proposals are due by 1500 EDT 7 July 1999 at the address: Office of Naval Research, Ballston Tower One, Attn: Wade Wargo, ONR 252, 800 N. Quincy Street, BCT#1, Rm 720, Arlington, VA 22217-5660. Facsimile or e-mail proposals will not be accepted. Any changes to dates will be posted only on the ONR website. Posted 04/09/99 (W-SN317923). (0099)

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