In a notice posted on FedBizOpps, DISA’s Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization said Encore II will establish indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity task order contracts to provide global net-centric capabilities, attributes or services that support the military services, DOD and other federal agencies. The contracts will cover hardware, software and licenses.

DISA said the RFP would be released around Nov. 28; it had not been released at press time. Awards are expected in May 2006.

The solicitation number is HC1013-05-R-2003-FY06. The contracting officer is Arthur Kruse at encore2@disa.mil.

The Federal Acquisition Institute plans to issue a solicitation for core acquisition training services. This procurement and other opportunities will be discussed Dec. 9 at a vendor meeting cosponsored by the Institute and the Defense Acquisition University. The organizations are working together to address training of the federal acquisition workforce.

Training developers, vendors with commercial-off-the-shelf training products, vendors with capabilities related to the full instructional system design methodologies, and acquisition training experts are invited to attend the meeting at the GSA Auditorium in Washington. Register by writing to maria.hernandez@gsa.gov or call 703-558-4795.

The Army Engineer District, Philadelphia, plans to award up to two indefinite delivery indefinite quantity task order contracts for design-build services. This requirement is set aside for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. The NAICS code is 236220. Work will be performed primarily at Air Force installations east of the Mississippi. The contracts have a maximum annual value of $10 million. Solicitation number W912BU06R0004 was due to be released around Dec. 1. Contact Michelle.J.Bertoline@nap02.usace.army.mil.

The Army Engineer District, Mobile (AL) plans to award up to three task order contracts for medical modular construction. This is an 8(a) set-aside. The NAICS code is 236220. The contractors will provide construction and installation of medical, dental, and administrative support facilities, as well as performance of site surveys and preparation of work plans for DOD Army medical facilities nationwide. The maximum value of all contracts is $120 million over five years. Bid documents will be available around Dec. 5 at www/sam.usace.army.mil. Contact Jacalyn Jenkins at 251-441-5598.

The U.S. Army TACOM at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, plans a solicitation for IT support. This is a small business set-aside. A secret clearance is required. No date has been announced for the release of solicitation number W15QKN-06-T-0611. Contact Alan Paret at aparet@pica.army.mil.

The Army Communications-Electronics Life Cycle Management Command, Southwest Sector, plans a solicitation for administrative, automation, logistics, warehousing, transportation, contract operation support services and other support services. This is an 8(a) set-aside. The NAICS code is 561110. The solicitation number is W9128Z-06-R-0001. Contact Diane M. Brown at 520-533-1382.

The Federal Highway Administration plans a solicitation for IT support services in Vancouver, WA. This requirement is set aside for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. The NAICS code is 541513. services include but are not limited to desktop support services, Help Desk services, work infrastructure support, Web page development, server and networking support, computer-aided drafting software support, database management, IT warehouse operations, hardware/hardwire services, telecommunications services and software programming support. An indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract is anticipated with a total value of up to $5 million over two years. Solicitation number DTFH70-06-R-00002 will be issued around Dec. 21. Contact contracts@mail.wfl.fhwa.dot.gov.

VA plans an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for maintenance, repairs, alterations and new construction projects in Texas. This requirement is set aside for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. The NAICS code is 236220. The contract is worth up to $4 million over five years. Solicitation number 549-06-06 will be issued around Dec. 5 at www.bos.oamms.va.gov. Contact frank.fullbright@med.va.gov.

The Agriculture Department’s Agricultural Research Service is seeking sources for an indefinite quantity contract for architect/engineering services. This is a small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 541310. The contract will cover engineering design and construction management/administration services for repair and maintenance, alteration, and/or new construction projects (including greenhouses and specialized farm buildings) for its research laboratory facilities located in the Mid South Area that covers Alabama, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee; and the South Atlantic Area that covers Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and the territories of Puerto Rica and the Virgin Islands. The solicitation number is 02-3K15-06. Capability statements and SF 330 are due Dec. 23.

HHS’s Administration for Children and Families plans a solicitation for continued development of the Head Start Learning and Information Center. This is a small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 519190. The contractor will provide support, knowledge, information and learning for the Head Start and early childhood community through electronic and materials dissemination. The solicitation number is FY06-MLF-0001. Contact Marisha Foreman at 301-443-6762.

GSA’s San Diego Service Center is seeking sources for architect/engineering services. This is a small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 541310. Work includes design of building repair and alteration projects in Arizona, Nevada and Southern California. Capability statements and SF 330 are due Dec. 31. The solicitation number is 9PDC060014. Contact Heather Caney at 619-557-5367.