R -- Iraqi Advisory Task Force

Joint Contracting Command –Iraq/Afghanistan, PARC-Forces, intends to issue a commercial firm-fixed priced IDIQ solicitation for the Management and Provision of Iraqi Special Advisors (SA) to support, and be embedded with, Multi-National Corps-Iraq (MNC-I), its Major Subordinate Commands (MSCs), Brigades and Regiments to provide continuous technical Iraqi Atmospheric support regarding cultural, religious, economic and tribal issues confronting Iraqi communities. SAs are Western-Oriented Iraqi Expatriates who are embedded with HQ MNC-I, MSCs, Brigades and Regiments. SAs operate within a given area of expertise to provide operational guidance regarding Iraqi political, economic, business, religious, ethnic and cultural conditions. The solicitation will result in an IDIQ type contract with an ordering period of 24 months: 01 October 2006 through 30 September 2008. SAs shall be Western-oriented, educated professionals with an Iraqi background and be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance. Additionally, SAs shall be able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, in both English and Iraqi dialect Arabic or Kurdish. Specific numbers and mixes of SAs area of professional expertise will be identified by Individual Task Orders. A Draft Descriptive Summary is issued concurrently with this notice. Questions, comments and suggestions, with regards to developing a Statement of Work, are invited and shall be forwarded to Mr. Marcus Overbay by e-mail to [email protected]. Additionally, information from interested firms with regards to pricing structure, performance schedule and performance strategy is requested.