Policy Analysis Support Services Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction

Army Contracting Command - National Capital Region (ACC-NCR) hereby publicizes its intention to procure Policy Analysis Support Services for Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction, on behalf of the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS), Army G-3/5/7. The Army DCS, G-3/5/7 requires the services of a contractor to provide strategic analysis, policy formulation, and program oversight for Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD). Services will include: Resource Management Requirements, Capabilities Assessment, Nonproliferation Implementation and Compliance, Notification, Data Management, Conventional Weapons and Regional Arms Control Studies, Nonproliferation Strategic Studies and Chemical/Biological Weapons Arms Control Studies. Services will also include: Support for the Army Implementing Agent for the Treaty on Open Skies, Support for the Army Implementing Agent for the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC), Support for the Army Implementing Agent for the New Strategic Arms Reduction (New START) Treaty and the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, Support for the Army Implementing Agent for Integrated Nuclear Safeguards, Counterproliferation Strategic Studies and Consequence Management Strategic Studies.

This acquisition is full and open. The period of performance will consist of a six-month basic period, and two one-year option periods. The six-month basic period will be from 29 September 2012 through 28 March 2013. If all options are exercised the contract term will end 28 March 2015. The anticipated issue date for the Request for Proposal (RFP) is on or about 20 July 2012, with the anticipated date for receipt of proposals on or about 20 August 2012. The Government plans to use the internet as the primary means of disseminating and exchanging information. Hard copies of documents will not be made available. The solicitation, amendments and other miscellaneous documents will be posted to the Federal Business Opportunities website at http://www.fbo.gov. It is the responsibility of each Offeror to review the website for notices of amendments, updates and changes to information.

Contact with Government personnel outside of ACC-NCR, by a potential Offeror regarding this project is strictly prohibited. In order to be eligible for award, registration under the correct North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database is required. To register, go to http://www.ccr.gov. Award will be made on the basis of best value to the government. Services will be procured using procedures in FAR part 15. The North American Industry Classification Code is 541611 with a small business size standard of $14,000,000.00. Any correspondence concerning this acquisition shall reference Request for Proposal (RFP) Number W91WAW-12-R-0052. Any comments, questions or concerns shall be sent in writing to ACC-NCR employees: Mr. Carl Silverstone at carl.silverstone.civ@mail.mil and Mr. Peter Osuigwe at peter.a.osuigwe.civ@mail.mil.