Test Engineering and Analysis Services (TEAS)
ID: W9115124R0030Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC TSCJBSA FT SAM HOUSTON, TX, 78234-0000, USA

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Engineering Services (541330)

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SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)

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8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) (8A)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking qualified contractors to provide Test Engineering and Analysis Services (TEAS) at the White Sands Test Center in New Mexico. The contract will encompass non-personal services related to test engineering, software development, and test support, including areas such as test planning, data management, and systems engineering support. This acquisition is critical for the ongoing operations at White Sands Missile Range and will replace the current contract set to expire on February 28, 2025. The anticipated request for proposal is expected to be released on or about October 21, 2024, and interested parties can contact Avangela Ligons-Sutton or Ingrid Smith for further information.

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