Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Publications Research Assistant Support Services #1

The Washington Headquarters Services Acquisition Directorate seeks to award a firm-fixed-price contract to provide Publications Research Assistant Support Services for the Office of the Secretary of Defense Historical Office. The selected contractor shall provide research, writing, editing, and administrative support services to assist with manuscript preparation, publication production coordination, photographic research, information requests, and special projects. Offerors must demonstrate relevant experience and personnel shall hold a master's degree in history, political science, or related field. Proposals are due by August 25, 2021 and the agency will evaluate based on technical qualifications, past performance, and price.

This is a 100% set-aside for small businesses with a NAICS code of 541720 and size standard of $22M. The potential single-award IDIQ contract has a one-year base period and two one-year options, to be performed in the Washington, D.C. area, with a period of performance through August 2023. Contractor personnel shall hold a Top Secret clearance to access classified materials and support projects up to the Secret level, including Special Access Programs. The government estimates requiring 1,500 labor hours annually to fulfill requirements outlined in the attached Performance Work Statement.