Advisory Support & Technical Requirement Administration (ASTRA)
ID: PZIEC2025Type: Presolicitation
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8604 AFLCMC PZIWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7228, USA

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)

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https://sam.gov/opp/e5b70042473345cba9a3663d5abda25d/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is preparing to solicit a competitive Multiple Award Contract (MAC) for Advisory Support and Technical Requirement Administration (ASTRA) services. This five-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract aims to provide a wide range of professional support to the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) in its Scientific and Technical Intelligence analysis mission. The services sought are critical for enhancing the analytical capabilities and operational effectiveness of NASIC. Interested vendors should note that this is a presolicitation notice, and proposals should not be submitted at this time; for further inquiries, they may contact Margaret Lennen at margaret.lennen@us.af.mil or Jeffrey Godby at jeffrey.godby.1@us.af.mil.

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    Margaret Lennen
    margaret.lennen@us.af.mil
    Jeffrey Godby
    jeffrey.godby.1@us.af.mil
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