Defense Supply Center Richmond, 8000 Jefferson Davis Highway, Richmond, VA 23297-5000

B -- IMPROVED CARGO METHODS AND TECHNOLOGIES STUDY SOL SPO410-99-R-1091 DUE 042099 POC P.O.C. Sarah Spain (804) 279-6820 DSCR is soliciting proposals to conduct analtical r esearch for DLA. The research will evaluate cost saving opportunities that exist for integrating the latest private sector logistics research, transport technology, and security development into practices and procedures from moving military cargo around the U.S. and throughout the world. Because of statutory limitations (Public law 105-262) placed on the funding of this effort, the work must be undertaken by a not-for profit foundation having a detailed knowledge of national and international commercial practices in all elements of the supply chain (i.e., manufacturing, retail, transportation, and distribution systems) without bias to any geographic region or industry sector. The language of the bill does not speak specifically to work to be subcontracted out to for-profit entities. There doesn't appear to be any prohibition against the awardee sub-contracting a portion of the work to for-profit entities. But, a substantial portion of the final product must be produced by the not-for-profit foundation. Its anticipated two projects will be assigned immediately after award. The projects are 1) Virtual Returns where the World Wide Web will be a means of screening customer turn-ins prior to moving material from a customer's location, and 2). Delivery Value Management -- an approach to incorporate industry's best supply chain practices into more traditional DLA operations such as direct vendor delivery, prime vendor support, and depot transportation functions. The contractor will deliver a Study Plan and a Final Draft Report describing the analysis results, and provide presentations, in-process reviews, and other deliverables as defined in the Study Plan. A best value award will be made using Source Selection Procedures. Technical Capability, Organizational Experience/Supporting Personnel are of equal importance and significantly more important than cost/price. A Time and Material/Indefinite Delivery Contract will be awarded for a one year period under which Tasks Orders will be issued. All responsible not-for-profit foundations may submit an offer which shall be considered by the Agency. Those desiring a Request for Proposal package must submit requests in writing to: DLA Defense Supply Center, Richmond, 8000 Jefferson Davis Highway, Richmond, VA 23297-5325 (Attn: Sarah Spain) or FAX to Mrs. Spain at (804)279-3715. Requests for RFPs must include a point of contact, phone number, and mailing address. Though not required, FAX numbers and E-mail address are also desired. Posted 02/22/99 (W-SN300966). (0053)

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