“We seek a wearable power system that lasts four days and reduces the weight of the battery load typically carried by those in the field,” the agency said in announcing the contest. The power pack must weigh less than 8.8 pounds.

DARPA said soldiers now need to carry almost 20 pounds of batteries to complete a four-day mission.

An informational session is planned in September to kick off the contest. Details are available at www.dod.mil/ddre/prize/topic.html#1.

NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center plans a solicitation for program analysis and control services. This is an 8(a) set-aside. The NAICS code is 541330. The contractor will provide services to include planning and scheduling, configuration management, information technology, documentation/library, general business, and general accounting on an IDIQ contract. The draft RFP, number NNG07197688, will be release around July 24 at http://nais.msfc.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=51. Contact Donna.J.Broderick@nasa.gov.

The Forest Service in Portland, OR, plans a solicitation for enhancing and integrating an information management system. This is a small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 115310. The system collects and analyzes forest inventory data for Alaska, Oregon, Washington and California. The solicitation number is R6-19-07-191. Contact David Hallen at 503-668-1667.

The National Park Service plans a solicitation for the installation of a fiber optic backbone at the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. This requirement is set aside for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. The NAICS code is 238210.  Solicitation number N8520070047 will be released around July 23 on the Department of Interior’s National Business Center website at http://www.ideasec.nbc.gov. Contact barbara_helphrey@nps.gov.

The Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity plans a solicitation for a multiple award IDIQ contract to provide supplemental staffing. This is a small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 561990. Work will be performed in Frederick, MD, and at Tobyhanna Army Depot, PA, Hill Air Force Base, UT, and Tracy Army Depot, CA. RFP number W81XWH07R0035 will be released around Aug. 6 at www.usamraa.army.mil. Contact kathryn.mccune@det.amedd.army.mil.

The Army Engineer District, Sacramento, plans a solicitation for development of an enterprise geospatial information system. This is a small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 541512. Solicitation number W91238-07-Q-0117 will be posted on FedTeDS around July 16. Contact James.D.Aldea@usace.army.mil.

The Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, plans to award up to three 8(a) set-aside task order contracts for time-sensitive disaster or emergency assistance construction activities. The NAICS code is 237990. Individual task orders will range from $2,500 to $20 million. Solicitation number W9128F-07-R-0021 will be released around July 16.Contact dawn.e.thompson@usace.army.mil.

The Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles, plans to award an IDIQ contract for environmental services. This is a small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 541990. Work will be performed in Southern California, Arizona, Southern Nevada and Southwestern Utah. Contract ceiling is $1 million annually for five years, including options. Solicitation number W912PL-07-R-0027 will be released on FedBizOpps around July 17. Contact Sandy Oquita at soquita@spl.usace.army.mil.

The Coast Guard plans to award an IDIQ contract for environmental remediation services in Kodiak, AK. This is an 8(a) set-aside. The NAICS code is 562910. The contractor will contain, remove and dispose of hazardous and toxic waste. Estimated cost is more than $10 million over five years. Solicitation number HSCG50-07-R-643DH4 will be released around July 24 on FedBizOpps. Contact Kristina.M.Meabon@uscg.mil.

The Army Contracting Agency, Southern Region Contracting Center East, plans a solicitation for military personnel services at Fort Gordon, GA. This is a small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 561210. The contractor will provide records processing and management and personnel information systems management. Solicitation number W911SE07R0025 will be posted on FedBizOpps around July 20. Contact geneva.emiliani@us.army.mil.

The Army Engineer District, New York, is seeking sources for an IDIQ architect/engineering contract. This is a small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 541330. SF-330 is due by Aug. 6. Contact alan.p.link@nan02.usace.army.mil.