Information Technology Support to the California Army National Guard (CA ARNG) Directorate of Information Management Directorate (DOIM),

General Services Administration (GSA), Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), Acquisition Operations Division (AOD) located in the Pacific Rim Region has a requirement for the provision of Information Technology Support to the California Army National Guard (CA ARNG) Directorate of Information Management Directorate (DOIM), inclusive of a capability to perform daily automation assistance from several major strategic facilities in support of over 120 remote locations within California. This requirement is for a staff augmentation versus outsourcing of complete operational responsibility in the areas of Customer Support (Help Desk), Network Control, Telecommunications, Distributed Learning, and IT Logistics (Computer Asset Management). Adequate equipment, software/hardware tools, and workspace to support the augmented IT staff are available. These services are considered commercial items as per the definition under FAR Part 2.101. As provided for under FAR Part 5.203(a)(1), a shorter period for issuance of a solicitation has been established by the Contracting Officer. Therefore, GSA, FAS AOD hereby announces its intention to issue a competitive 8(a) solicitation under the provisions of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 19.805 "Competitive 8(a)" on or after April 18, 2008. Proposals will be accepted from any qualified 8(a) eligible firm under the NAIC 541513 "Computer Facilities Management Services." GSA anticipates that pursuant to FAR Part 5.203(b) & (c) a shorter than 30-day response time for receipt of proposals from the date of issuance of the solicitation will apply for this commercial items acquisition. Inquiries should be addressed to [email protected] .