R -- Request for Information

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY FOR PLANNING PURPOSES. This is a request for information only as defined in FAR 15.201(e). The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) is currently developing a Transformation Strategy for the Acquisition Services product line. This RFI is to assist the Government in determining if there is sufficient industry interest in providing acquisition services to make it a viable candidate for competitive outsourcing in accordance with OMB Circular A-76. No decision has been made to pursue competitive sourcing for acquisition services, this RFI is solely a Market Research tool. The RFI will be available under the DFAS website, http://www.dfas.mil/aso/contract on or about June 3, 2003. Instructions on submitting a response and/or questions are provided in the RFI. All interested parties are encouraged to respond. The Defense Finance and Accounting Service will not release any information marked with a Proprietary legend, received in response to this RFI to any firms, agencies, or individuals outside the DFAS without written permission.