Dahlgren Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, 17320 Dahlgren Road, Dahlgren, VA 22448-5100

R -- ADMINISTRATIVE AND MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SOL N00178-98-Q-0167 (Synopsis/Solicitation) POC Monica L. White, Contract Specialist, Code SD11E or John R. Travers, Contracting Officer, Code SD11C on (540) 653-7478 WEB: NSWCDD Procurement Division Homepage, http://www.nswc.navy.mil/supply. E-MAIL: Questions concerning (Sole Source) Synopsis/Solicitation, mwhite@nswc.navy.mil. The Government intends to procure administrative and management support services on a sole source basis with The College Fund/UNCF, 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax, VA. The objective of this contract is to increase opportunities for Small Businesses, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI) to become more involved in Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) programs as well as DOD contracts and grants. The support services shall include 1) provide information, training seminars/workshops and technical assistance to Small Businesses, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI); 2) coordinate information and project documentation to include, but not be limited, USMC R&D organizations relating/participating in Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI) and the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer(SBIR/STTR) programs. These programs are designed to increase HBCU/MI involvement in Marine Corps research and development activities and DOD contracts and grants; 3) provide an active outreach program which includes, but is not limited to, training seminars/workshops to assist in formulating concepts and ideas that can be submitted as projects/proposals, assist in the preparation and distribution of required forms and associated paperwork for pending acquisitions, and assist and coordinate in responding to program solicitations; and 4) coordinate four quarterly USMC HBCU meetings. The delivery requirements are as follows 1) submit Monthly Status Reports (including Contract number, title, modifications (include number, date, and purpose), and period of performance; Expenditures (i.e., actual man-hour expenditures, dollars, ODCs (travel, relocations, graphics, etc.), a comparison with total amount invoiced for the corresponding period and explanation for any differences (other than rounding); and Brief summarization of delivery requirements identified in item number 2), 2) submit Quarterly Status Report/New Letter (including Contract number; Identify Highlights; Training Seminars offered; Successes/Accomplishments; and general information associated with the HBCU/MI and SBIR/STTR programs and other DOD contracts/grants; and 3) submit a Final Report (including Contract number; Identify the total number of Small Businesses HBCU/MI that received information; Total number of attendees at seminars; Identify any problems or obstacles encountered; Provide recommendations and offer possible solutions; and Include one copy of each Quarterly Progress Report/New Letter published during the contract performance. The period of performance shall be for twelve (12) months. The contractors facility will be the primary place of performance. Sole source based upon the intense, in-depth knowledge of the HBCU/MI capabilities and their abilities to participate in DOD initiatives, educational programs, research and development effortsand other selected contract/grant opportunities through The College Fund/UNCFs comprehensive Infrastructure Development Assistance Program (IDAP). This knowledge will be invaluable to increase the opportunities for HBCU/MIs to participate in and benefit Federal programs. The College Fund/UNCFs will ensure they meet or exceed requirements of Executive Order mandates. Award is to be made under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. All responsible sources shall provide technical information and expertise along with their proposal and reference Request for Quotation N00178-98-Q-0167, which may be faxed to the attention of Monica White, Code SD11E, NAVSURFWARCEN, Dahlgren Division, fax number: (540) 653-7088. The Government shall not issue a written solicitation as a result of this notice. This procurement shall be awarded on an all or none basis. See Numbered Note 22. Posted 07/10/98. (0191)

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