Acota Idiq

Solicitation Number:
SAQMMA15R0318

Notice Type:
Presolicitation

Synopsis:
Added: May 14, 2015 10:34 am

This pre-solicitation notice is in reference to Request for Information No. SAQMMA15I0009 for the Department of State's ACOTA Program.

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The U.S. Department of State (DOS) uses Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) funds for regional stability initiatives by working with African countries and regional organizations to enhance their capacity to prevent, manage, and resolve conflicts. The DOS uses tools such as security sector reform and technical support for African peacekeeping forces to enhance African stability.

DOS has a number of programs and initiatives throughout Africa. There are currently programs in: Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Chad, Congo-Brazzaville, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda and Zambia supporting UN missions such as: AMISOM, MINUSCA, MINUSMA, MONUSCO, UNAMID, UNIFIL and UNMISS.

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Tasks under this contract vehicle include training, equipment procurement, logistical and technical support, and construction services to African countries and regional organizations. Contractors will work under the oversight of the DOS Bureau of African Affairs, Office of Regional and Security Affairs, Africa Contingency Operations and Training Assistance Office (AF/RSA/ACOTA) and in close coordination with DOS organizational elements, other Government agencies and other Contractors as directed.

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The DOS anticipates a multi-award IDIQ, consisting of five IDIQs. Three (3) IDIQs will be set-aside for the following socio-economic category: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVOSB).The anticipated contractual period of performance will be five years. The contract type(s) for an individual task order will be one or a combination identified in FAR part 16.

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NOTE: From the date of the posting of this notice, no questions will be answered unless they are submitted in accordance with the instructions of the subsequent solicitation. Do not call the Point of Contacts identified on this notice. Contact with the program office is prohibited; all questions shall be vetted through the contracting activity.

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The anticipated release date of the RFP is approximately 15 days from the date of publication of this notice. No questions regarding the release date will be answered.

Contracting Office Address:
1735 N. Lynn St.
Arlington, Virginia 22209
United States

Primary Point of Contact.:
Jenel A. Williams
WilliamsJA6@state.gov

Secondary Point of Contact:
Michael S. Dickson
DicksonMS@state.gov