--Cost Estimating Institute (CEI)

NA The Defense Contracting Command Washington (DCC-W), on behalf of the Office of the Secretary of Defense, intends to award a purchase order to Matherne & Associates, Williamsburg, VA, for initial exploratory effort on creation of a Cost Estimating Institute (CEI). Work under this order will consist of research into the statutory and regulatory policies governing the establishment of institutes, defining the mission of the CEI, developing a plan of action to establish the Institute, and preparing a report an d/or briefing detailing the findings and recommendations of this work. The period of performance is from the date of award through 1 April 2004. The proposed contract action is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement within five (5) days of this announcement. See note 22.