Army Research Laboratory, Adelphi Site Contracts Branch, ATTN: AMSRL-OP-SD-PC, 2800 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi, MD 20783-1197

A -- INFORMATION DISSEMINATION SUPPORT TO ARL MATERIALS DIRECTORATE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (S&T) AREAS OF INTEREST SOL DAAL01-95-R-9370 DUE 021596 POC Gerard McVeigh, Contract Specialist, (301) 394-4229, Lee A. Hess, Contracting Officer, (301) 394-4593. Information Dissemination Support to ARL Materials Directorate Science and Technology (S&T) Areas of Interest. The US Army Research Laboratory has a requirement for scientific, engineering, administrative and/or technical support for timely dissemination of information on Army Science and Technology (S&T) areas of interest, on a Time and Materials with Task Orders basis. The primary purpose of this proposed contract will be to provide maximum visibility of overall Army S&T program directions, requirements and advancements to all levels of Army and DoD program management. In addition, it will keep DoD, industry, and Government agencies abreast of each others program directions, thus providing a more focused and complimentary research environment to the advantage of all. The contractor shall provide technical and administrative support for: (a) Dissemination of information services; (b) Lectures and presentations; (c) Workshops/symposiums/conferences; (d) Data handling and maintenance; (e) Specialized technical publications and presentation aids; (f) Identification and investigation of new technology cost reduction opportunities; (g) Conducting research and analysis of issues for potential inclusion in special reports for briefings by Army Material Command (AMC) and higher level personnel concerning the S&T programs; (h) systematized economic assessment procedures and/or models; (i) Providing technical and administrative services to include technical writing, documentation, and publication services in support of Army S&T program areas; and (j) Identifying and securing sites and arrange for transporation of special equipment. The anticipated period of performance is five years, i.e., task orders may be issued for a period of five years after award. Technical expertise is required in each of the following areas: Engineer, Conference Coordinator, Registration Clerk, Industrial Specialist, Communication Specialist, Technical Writer/Editor, Illustrator/Draftsperson and Clerical. This proposed procurement is being considered for 100% set aside as 8(a) competitive or small business set aside (SBSA) in that order. Interested parties should send qualification statements as described in Note 25 to the above address as soon as possible, but no later than 15 days after publication of this notice. This qualification statement must include evidence of capability to perform in the above areas and a positive statement of eligibility in one of the potential set aside areas. If adequate interest is not received from 8(a) firms, this procurement will be considered for a SBSA. If adequate interest is not received from SB firms, this procurement will be conducted on an unrestricted basis without further notice. Therefore, requests for the solicitation are requested from all businesses and educational concerns. All responsible sources may submit a bid or proposal which will be considered by the Agency. No telephone requests will be honored. See Numbered Note(s): 25. (0004)

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