Department of the Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command, 2531 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22242-5160

R -- PROFESSIONAL, ADMINISTRATIVE AND MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES POC Contract Specialist, Anthony Carlisi, 703 607 2555!! The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is planning 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 will use Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) multiple award contracts. This will encompass functional requirements such as program management, engineering, logistics, and financial services in which there would be qualified vendors to compete for task orders. 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. On April 26, 2000, beginning at 10:00 a.m. through 1:00 p.m. an Industry Forum will be held to discuss NAVSEA's intentions. The Forum will provide an overview of the newly established Support Services Acquisition Program Office (SSAPO), focus on the results of the Contractor Efficiency Working Groups (CEWG) including responding to the questions that were submitted in response to the Industry Forum on 6/28/99 and discuss NAVSEA's plans to utilize multiple award IDIQ contracts. The Industry Forum will be held at the Crystal Forum, Crystal City Marriott, 1999 Jefferson Davis Highway Arlington, VA 22202. Space is limited, therefore it is requested that participants be restricted to no more than two (2) persons per Company/Government. All questions regarding the Industry Forum are to be submitted to Mr. Anthony Carlisi, Contract Specialist by April 19,2000, via Fax. Mr. Carlisi's Fax number is (703) 607-0083.***** Posted 04/05/00 (W-SN441596). (0096)

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