Ivy Matt wrote:I can't seem to see the link from China, so I'm not sure exactly what the excitement is about, but I don't believe the original contract mentioned "1QFY12". At any rate, I would assume there can only be a new contract number if there is a new contract, not if one is "imminent", as ladajo said.
Since the new contract is FOC rather than SSA, they won't know the location of the work until a vendor is selected. Since NAWCWD is located at China Lake, they just filled that in as a placeholder.
When issuing an RFP, it will be given a Solicitation Number. When the contract is awarded, the contract will be given a Contract Number that's linked back to the solicitation number.
For example, the Solicitation Number of the RFP that led to the current contract was N68936-09-R-0044. The Contract Number that was assigned when it was awarded was N68936-09-C-0125.
Note:
N68936 is the awarding organization id (NAWCWD)
09 is the fiscal year
R for RFP or C for contract
0044 is just a serial number
When (if, but I've got my fingers crossed) the RPF for the new contract is posted, it will have a SN something like N68936-12-R-00XX. Once the contract is awarded, the R will change to a C and it will get a new four digit id. The FY will change as well if the award happens after Oct.