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The Defense Department will hold a public meeting to initiate a dialogue with industry on the use of open source software in DOD contracts. The meeting is set for Jan. 12 at the GSA Central Office Auditorium in Washington. Those wishing to attend must pre-register by Dec. 30 at www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/open_source_software.html.

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The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Cheltenham, MD, plans a solicitation for facilities operations support services. This is an 8(a) set-aside. The NAICS code is 561210. Solicitation number HSFLCH-11-R-00004 will be released around Dec. 19. Contact william.h.johnson@dhs.gov.

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EPA in Washington plans to award an IDIQ contract for Brownfields program support nationwide. This is a small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 541620. Solicitation number SOL-HQ-12-00001 will be released around Jan. 28. Contact Carolyn Mosinski at Mosinski.Carolyn@epa.gov.

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The Bureau of Engraving and Printing is seeking information from vendors who can provide detailed information on backing up data using a private cloud solution. The BEP is conducting a study to find out if adopting a private cloud backup solution is economically and technically feasible. The Bureau currently stores backup data on magnetic tapes and stores the tapes offsite via a contracted service provider. The solicitation number is BEP-RFI-12-0006. Responses can be submitted until January 16 to Kathleen.Reidy@bep.gov.

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The Army Corps of Engineers District Alaska is seeking sources to install fiber optic cable in North Pole, AK. Market research will determine whether the contract is set aside. Estimated value is $250,000 to $500,000. The solicitation number is W911KB-12-B-0002. Responses are due Jan. 9. Contact michael.suprenant@us.army.mil.

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The USPFO for New Jersey plans an IDIQ multiple award task order contract for maintenance, repair, construction and design-build services at National Guard locations in the state. This is a small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 236220. Maximum value of each contract is $20 million over five years. Solicitation number W912KN-12-R-0001 will be released around Dec. 20. Contact Lisa T. Bethea at 609-562-0221.

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The Military Sealift Command plans a solicitation for project management training. This is a small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 611430. The solicitation number is N00033-12-T-9000. Contact angela.m.hughes@navy.mil.


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