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R -- SOLICITATION FOR A INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR FOR IS PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SOL 2000-001 DUE 031500 POC D. J. Carsten, LT, SC, USN (757) 445-3609 (FAX ONLY) (1)Your Comapny is hereby invited to bid on the solicitation for a Independent Contractor for Program Management Support. 2. OBJECTIVES: NATO/SACLANT CIS Division's is seeking a highly experienced independent consultant to represent SACLANT's interests on the planning and initial implementation activities leading toward establishment of the Bi-MNC PMO. In addition to this tasking there is also a requirement for program management support to the Maritime CCIS Program Life Cycle Manager. 3. SCOPE: The consultant must be an independent contractor, not affiliated with a comercial firm currently doing business with any NATO entity regarding IS. The Contractor will be based in Europe and should expect to perform the majority of work on-site at SHAPE in Mons, Belgium. The Contractor will be expected to travel to participate in meetings held at NATOHQ and the NATO C3 agency in Brussels, Belgium. Travel costs will be borne by the Contractor, travel time charged to the contract. Travel and Per-diem to other locations under this contract will be funded through invitational travel orders issued through SACLANT HQ. The contractor will be expected to comply with NATO rules and regulations concerning travel. The Contractor will be expected to perform at a level corresponding to that of a NATO CIS Program Manager. The Contractor will be responsible for planning, organization and execution of major assignments requiring a high degree of innovation. The Contractor is responsible for establishing and monitoring schedules and progress, and the production of project deliverables. The Contractor is responsible, subject to approval, for the following; Formulating, disseminating and implementing project management standards; capturing requirements; making written recommendations for solving management, technical and business problems, using NATO IS procedures. The Contractor must have excellent English language, written and oral communication skills and is responsible for interfacing with very senior managers and technical staff of other organizations who may be involved in related activities. The Contractor will routinely prepare reports and briefings concerning the status of Contractor effort, for approval by the SACLANT IS Program Manager. 4. QUALIFICATIONS: Education; A University Degree in a technically related field or equivalent professional experience. Experience; A minimum of fifteen (15) years of direct relevant experience in management of IS programs and projects or support to IS project managers.Security Clearance: Contractor must have a valid and current NATO-SECRET Clearance. Period of Performance; The period of performance will be for an initial phase consisting of 1,600 man-hours to be delivered over tweleve calendar months commencing with the date of order. Based on satisfactory performance and mutual agreement, SACLANT may then extend the contract for two successive twelve calendar month periods, renewable annually, each of 1,600 man-hours. 5. INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS: You may request a copy of the Taskings and request for clarification by submitting a FAX request to (757) 445-3609, attention Contracting Officer. All bids must be received by 2pm (EST), in double sealed envelopes, with the outer envelope marked" DO NOT OPEN IN MAIL ROOM DELIVER TO CONTRACTING OFFICER". Mailing address: NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION, SUPREME ALLIED COMMANDER, ATLANTIC 7857 BLANDY ROAD, SUITE 100 ATTN CONTRACTING OFFCIER, NORFOLK, VA. 23551-2490 Posted 02/12/00 (W-SN424815). (0043)

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