R -- NEW ACQUISITION STRATEGY FOR AFRL/VS SUPPORT SERVICES The AFRL Space Vehicles Directorate (AFRL/VS) has decided to implement a new strategy for the future acquisition of on site contractor support. In an effort to reduce lead-time and cost we will be exploring more use of GSA schedules. Our goal is to maintain a smaller number of contract instruments against which orders will be placed to fill our on-site support requirements. This notice is intended to allow all interested parties sufficient time to contact GSA if they are not already on existing GSA schedules. This strategy will allow for greater flexibility in increasing or decreasing on-site support as mission and programs change. Contracts that are in place will not necessarily be affected. As these efforts come up for possible extension or renewal, however, they will be subject to this strategy and may then be filled through the use of GSA schedules. WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=S&ProjID=Reference-Num ber-VS-00-03&LocID=2682. E-MAIL: Wayne Gaede, gaede@plk.af.mil. Posted 02/29/00 (D-SN429712).

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