Commander, Marine Corps System Command, Code CTQ, 2033 Barnett Avenue, Ste 315, Quantico, VA 22134-5010

R -- SMALL AND MINORITY OWNED BUSINESSES, PROFESSIONAL, ANALYTICAL AND MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES DUE 080700 POC LtCol Mark Hoyland, 703- 784-4739 Sources Sought -- The Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM), is seeking qualifying firms considered as small, small disadvantaged, or woman-owned small businesses, capable of providing comprehensive analytical services supporting acquisition and business strategies. Anticipated services are non-information technology (IT) in nature, however this does not preclude any qualifying firm from submitting a capabilities package. The Marine Corps is considering two tiers of services: Professional engineering and applied analytical disciplines and general administrative and management support for program offices. Among the types of services under consideration are: Risk/cost assessments; business strategy definition and case development; market analysis and sector expertise; conducting formal surveys; accomplishing analysis of alternatives and performance trades; and providing general contracting and acquisition support. More sophisticated requirements shall potentially include quantified analysis and applied modeling; simulation development; financial modeling and forecasting; and scientific research to assess emerging technical trends. Firms capable of accomplishing the required services, in whole or in part, are invited to submit an affirmative response to this notice. Interested firms should possess a demonstrated history with core business competencies in the requisite disciplines. GSA schedule holders are encouraged to provide their current capabilities offerings and pricing. Additionally, MARCORSYSCOM is interested in broadening their relationships with educational institutions, particularly Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU's). Academic institutions and firms having formal relationships with universities and research institutions are strongly encouraged to provide capabilities statements. Interested firms should respond NLT 7 August 2000, stating their business size, and identifying a corporate point of contact. Additional information will be posted to the MARCORSYSCOM web site following receipt of packages: http://www.marcorsyscom.usmc.mil/mcscctq/Oppor.htm. Interested sources should respond to: (U. S. Mail address) Commander, Marine Corps Systems Command, ATTN: OMB, (LtCol Mark Hoyland) 2033 Barnett Avenue, Suite 315, Quantico VA. 22134-5010. Express/overnight deliveries should use the same address. Any questions regarding the submission of corporate materials should be addressed to LtCol Hoyland at 703/784-4739. THE SUBMISSION OF THIS INFORMATION IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO PROCURE ANY ITEMS/SERVICES, NOR FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO PAY FOR THE INFORMATION RECEIVED. NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENT EXISTS. CITE: (I-059 SN037033) Posted 07/21/00 (W-SN477562). (0203)

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