US ARMY ABERDEEN ACQUISITION CENTER, WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE BRANCH, STEAA-CD-W (BLDG 126W), WSMR NEW MEXICO 88002-5201

R -- TEST PLANNING AND REPORTING SERVICES SOL DAAD07-98-R-0103 DUE 022098 POC Contract Specialist Christie P. Martinez (505) 678-4817 (Site Code DAAD07) The anticipated estimated firm fixed price time and materials contract is for a three year basic period of performance with two two-year options to extend. The requirement is for test planning and reporting support services for the West Desert Test Center and the Joint Chemical and Biological Contact Point and Test Office (JCP), both located on U.S. Army Dugway Proving Ground (DPG), Utah. The requirement includes conducting technical studies, mathematical modeling, software application development, technical writing, preparation of test plans and test reports, monitoring data acquisition in the field, data reduction, statistical analysis, preparation of new documents, editing previously prepared documents in various stages of development, methodology studies, investigation of measurement techniques, and quality controlled document management as required under ISO 9000 certification. The contract will support the assessment of chemical defense systems and related operational concepts, non-CB testing such as environmental assessment/impact evaluation, weapons demilitarization, hazard assessments, and technical/logistical support of the U.S. Air Force at DPG. Test programs and procedures at DPG include aerial dissemination systems, smoke munitions, and CB detection/protection devices, artillery and mortar fire, aerial spray trials, physical and environmental stress testing, human factors engineering, accelerated climatic storage, contamination-decontamination evaluations, and functional testing of items in the field or within enclosed chambers. Stimulant agent materials are frequently disseminated to allow preliminary evaluation to challenge detection and protection equipment and concepts of deployment. The contractor shall provide the types of services identified below in response to task assignments. Each task assignment shall be negotiated. Examples of tests and studies which may require contract support are: Large Scale Personnel/Area Decontamination, Human Factors Engineering, Performance/Durability, Artillary/Mortar/Munitions, CB Contamination/Decontamination, Survivability, Modular Collective Protective Equipment, Aircraft Operations in a Toxic Environment, Detection and Warning Systems, Shipboard Contamination Flow, New Protective Mask, and Test/Operations Procedures. Approximately 2,500 square feet has been set-aside for contractor use at DPG which must be maintained by the contractor. The total level of effort for the entire seven years is expected to be 191,800 hours. Release of the solicitation is expected on or about 20 Jan 98. Interested sources may request, in writing, a solicitation copy from; Commander, U.S.Army Aberdeen Acquisition Center, White Sands Missile Range Branch, ATTN: STEAA-CD-WA (Ms. R. Nickerson), White Sands Missile Range, NM 88002-5201, or written requests may be faxed to (505) 678-4975, ATTN: Ms. R. Nickerson. Your request must include your complete mailing address and must state the solicitation number. The SIC code is 8731. Any concern proposing on this procurement is classified as small if it does not employ in excess of 500 persons. See Notes 01 and 26. (0353)

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