The Naval Air Systems Command has released a solicitation for visual information support services and operation of the Video Information Support Center in Orlando, FL. This is a small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 541430. The RFP is available at http://www.ntsc.navy.mil/EBusiness/BusOps/Acquisitions/Index.cfm?client=NAWCTSD under “RFP Notice.” Contact Scott Syring at 407-380-4865.

The Army Corps of Engineers New York District is seeking HUBZone and service-disabled veteran owned sources for the construction of the Military Entrance Processing Station at Niagara Falls Joint Air Reserve Station, NY. The NAICS code is 236220. The project consists of new construction of a single-story 24,645 square foot building with supporting facilities. The estimated price range is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. Twenty percent of the work is to be self-performed. Responses must be received by the morning of June 15 at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, 26 Federal Plaza, Room 1843, ATTN: Scott Helmer, New York, NY, 10278-0090. Contact Scott Helmer at 212-264-9118.

The Army Corps of Engineers Mobile (AL) District, plans to award an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity construction contract. This is an 8(a) set-aside for firms in SBA Region IV. Work will consist of miscellaneous O&M and MILCON support for the Anniston (AL) Army Depot. The estimated cost range is from $1 million to $5 million. The solicitation, number W91278-04-R-0052, will be available around June 14 at www.sam.usace.army.mil/. Contact Ralph Etheridge at 251-690-2316.

The Air Force Reserve Command plans a solicitation to manage the Base Operating Support Services and to operate multiple functions at General Mitchell IAP-ARS, WI. This is a small business set-aside. The NAICS Code is 561210. Teaming arrangements are encouraged. The RFP, number FA6643-04-R-0004, will be release on FedBizOpps around June 25. Contact Jana McNeal 478-327-0587.

The Naval Air Systems Command plans a solicitation for help desk services at the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division Dept. 2 in China Lake, CA. The contract is set aside for service-disabled-veteran owned businesses. The solicitation, number N68936-04-R-0055, will be will be available around June 11 at http://contracts.nawcwd.navy.mil/rfp-nawc.htm. Contact Sue Casey at 760-939-4115.

The Texas National Guard will issue an RFP for at least six indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contracts for maintenance, repair and construction, to include design-build, in support of projects statewide. This is an 8(a) set-aside for firms in Texas. The NAICS codes include 236 and 237. The total combined amount of all awards will be up to $75 million. The solicitation, number W912L1-04-R-0018, will be available around June 23 at www.nationalguardcontracting.org/Ebs/AdvertisedSolicitations.asp. A pre-proposal conference will be held on July 1 at Camp Mabry, Austin, TX. Contact carol.koenig@tx.ngb.army.mil.

The National Institutes of Health plans a solicitation for information technology voucher examiners, including billing for telecommunication services. NIH conducted a streamlined A-76 competition and determined that the work should go to a contractor. The function is currently being performed by five federal employees. No date for the RFP has been announced. The contracting officers are Lisa Schneider at 301-435-8447 and Patricia Pemberton at 301-435-8448.

The Labor Department in Washington plans a streamlined competition for disclosure, examining and scanning functions. This is an 8(a) set-aside. The RFP, number DOL-OCS-0, will be released around June 11. It will be a two-step sealed bid. A site visit will be scheduled in mid-June. Contact Robert Knauer at 202-693-4536.

The Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport, MS, has announced a streamlined competition for campus operations. The facilities, HVAC, and logistics (supply and transportation) services are now being performed by 30 federal FTE. The contracting officer is Kathy Spainhower at 228-897-4252.