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R -- PROFESSIONAL, ADMINISTRATIVE AND MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES POC Deputy Commander for Contracts, Captain M. F. Jaggard, 703-602-7977 ext 101 The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), like industry, is looking for ways to reduce infrastructure and generate savings through improvement in our current business processes and practices. As part of this effort, we are exploring a new business approach in acquiring support services requirements. The impending move by NAVSEA to the Washington Navy Yard in 2001 also requires us to re-examine our current practices and business processes in acquiring support services. Our goal is not just to maintain the quality of services currently provided but realize cost efficiencies and improve the way in which support services are acquired. To accomplish these objectives, NAVSEA is exploring alternative methods of obtaining contract support services including engineer9ing and program management related tasks. One avenue under consideration is an expanded use of GSA Federal Supply Schedules. This approach appears to provide the opportunity to reduce the time and cost associated with the pre-award phase of traditional contracting methods. Another alternative under consideration is developing NAVSEA indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity multiple award schedules. It is envisioned that this effort would encompass functional requirements such as program management, engineering, logistics, and financial services in which there would be qualified vendors to compete for task orders. A combination of these alternatives is also being considered. This change in NAVSEA's business approach of acquiring support services is not intended to preclude participation by existing support contractors and subcontractors, nor is it intended to reduce the opportunity for small and small disadvantaged businesses. However, as this represents a change in the way NAVSEA will acquire support services in the future, I would value your ideas and insights on any of these approaches. Additional thoughts or other recommendations to improve the process of acquiring support services would also be welcomed for consideration as we develop our new business approach in this area. I would appreciate hearing from you within the next thirty days. After we have had an opportunity to consider your input, I plan to schedule an industry forum to further explore these concepts. Posted 04/30/99 (W-SN326356). (0120)

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