Dept. of the Army, Directorate of Contracting, Attn: ATZS-DKO-I, P.O. Box 12748,Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670-2748

A -- SOURCES SOUGHT FOR EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION REGARDING R & D ACTIVITIES/COMMERCIAL ITEMS DUE 120198 POC Joyce Corrington, Contract Specialist, 520-533-1549 The US Army Intelligence Center and Fort Huachuca, Directorate of Contracting is seeking an exchange of information from companies, educational institutions, or other Federal agencies that currently (or plan to) provide research and development (R&D) services to the Federal Government using a commercial item approach (FAR Part 12). Specifically, this office is interested in knowing what industry and others are doing to develop and enhance their commercial potential for successfully performing Government research and development contracts. In the past, companies have typically offered R&D services to the Government on a cost reimbursement basis; however, many companies are providing R&D services to the commercial sector using a commercial pricing approach. The Government is seeking current/potential companies (or Educational Institutions) that are able to commercially price R&D services to either the Government or the commercial sector. The Government is interested in how companies are approaching this issue and what basis they use in developing their commercial prices. The objective is to exchange information regarding this subject and develop a data base/market survey of companies who may be a source for research and development services on a commercial item basis. The Government would like to assess the market place to determine if the commercial item pricing would be a viable approach to awarding R&D contracts. Interested parties should submit a paper, not longer than 3 pages, describing what services your organization offers, and how you have (or plan to) utilized the commercial item concept for research and development opportunities in the Government. Two copies of papers shall be submitted to: Directorate of Contracting, ATTN: ATZS-DKO-I (J. Corrington), P.O. Box 12748 (Hines Street, Building 21112), Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670-2748 by 1 December 1998. FAX 520.538.0415 or emailed to corringtonj@huachuca-emh1.army.mil. This is NOT a request for proposal, but for planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. Posted 09/09/98 (W-SN247619). (0252)

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