The Nuclear Technologies Directorate of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency is hosting an industry day on Dec. 4 at its headquarters at Fort Belvoir, VA. Agency leaders will discuss the future direction of its technology development programs to fill key technology gaps. NT’s mission is to research, develop, and demonstrate technologies and capabilities to mitigate the threat and/or effects of nuclear and radiological events; and to enhance the safety, security, survivability, and performance of U.S. nuclear assets and facilities. Participation in this event is restricted to U.S. citizens and U.S. owned companies. The afternoon breakout sessions are:

·Nuclear Detection (active and passive) (Unclassified)
·Nuclear Survivability (Unclassified)
·Modeling & Simulation of Nuclear Weapons Effects (Unclassified)
·Radiation Hardening of Microelectronics (Unclassified)
·Nuclear Forensics (two sessions, one Secret, one Unclassified)
·Disablement of Nuclear Weapons (Secret-Restricted Data)

You must RSVP no later than Nov. 26 to ntindustryday@dtra.mil with your company name and the full name(s) of those representatives planning to attend, affirmation of U.S. citizenship, and indication of which breakout sessions you would like to attend.

The Defense Logistics Agency plans a solicitation for IT and telecom support at the Defense Distribution Depot, Corpus Christi, TX. This requirement is set-aside for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. The NAICS code is 541513. The DLA network consists of Microsoft Windows XP Professional-based workstations and Windows Server 2003-based servers, ADIC backup library with over 700 nodes supporting 120 users. Solicitation number SP3100-09-R-0001 will be posted on FedBizOpps around Nov. 17. Contact donna.kautz@dla.mil.

VA plans to award up to three IDIQ contracts for construction, repairs, and alteration work at the Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Houston. The contracts are set aside for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. The NAICS code is 236220. Solicitation number VA-256-09-RP-0012 will be released around Nov. 7. Contact greta.keller@va.gov to receive an email copy.

The Naval Facilities Engineering Command Mid-Atlantic intends to award an IDIQ contract for architect-engineering services at the Naval Weapons Station Earle, Colts Neck, NJ. This is a small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 541330. Projects will include mechanical and electrical engineering studies, design and consultation services for the inspection, repair, renovation and maintenance of buildings, electrical substations and distribution systems, sewer plants and related systems, and waterfront structures including the application of NAVSEA OP-5 for ordnance related facilities. The solicitation number is N4008509R2420. Contact Adam Ginther at 732-866-2152.

The Department of Energy is re-competing its DOE Nationwide Professional Skills Training Program. This is a small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 611710. The program includes Program Management, Project Management, Acquisition & Assistance, Financial Management, Interdisciplinary Continuing Education, Technical Headquarters Training, Supervisory Training, Ancillary Support Services, Miscellaneous Training, and Project Management Career Development Program. Course descriptions will be available in the solicitation. Solicitation number DE-SOL-0000109 will be released in mid-November. Contact matthew.parker@hq.doe.gov.

The National Park Service plans a solicitation for on-site computer equipment and computer technical support at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, MI. This is a small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 518210. Solicitation number A6620090005 will be released on FedBizOpps around Nov. 13. Contact tina_spengler@nps.gov.