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The Army says it may set aside some work on its Modular Future Force and Future Combat Systems for small businesses. The Future Combats Systems program is a long-range, multibillion dollar R&D project led by Boeing Co. and SAIC.

In a Sept. 4 sources sought notice, the Army asked for capability statements from small companies with experience in large Global Enterprise Systems Engineering.

Future Combat Systems is an ambitious program to create a networked battlefield capability. In development since 1999, it has fallen behind schedule and soared over budget.

The notice is number W91WAW-08-R-0128. Capability packages are due Sept. 19. Contact Debra.J.Parker@us.army.mil.

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The Bureau of Reclamation plans to award two IDIQ contracts for architect/engineering services in 17 western states. One is a HUBZone set-aside. The solicitation number is 09AN811458.

The second is set aside for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. The solicitation number is 09AN811457.

Each contract will contain a maximum order limitation of $1 million per year. SF-300s are due Oct. 8. Contact Emma Velasquez at 303-445-2428.

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The Army Engineer District, Norfolk, plans a solicitation for design/build of a new Air Force Transportation Management School Complex at Fort Lee, VA. This is a small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 236220. Estimated construction cost is $12.6 million. The solicitation number is W91236-09-R-0001. Contact Debora Gray at 757-201-7551.

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The Labor Department is seeking small business sources to provide data center management and help desk support. The NAICS code is 541513. The solicitation number is DATA82808. Responses are due Sept. 18. Contact Gladys Bailey at 202-693-4570.


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