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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF AUGUST 14, 2002 FBO #0255
SOURCES SOUGHT

S -- PRIVATIZATION OF ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION, AND WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEMS AT NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER (NSCW) CARDEROCK DIVISION-MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE

Notice Date

8/12/2002
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

Contracting Office

Defense Logistics Agency, Logistics Operations, Defense Energy Support Center, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Fort Belvoir, VA, 22060-6222
 

ZIP Code

22060-6222
 

Solicitation Number

Reference-Number-MWHITE-9653
 

Response Due

8/30/2002
 

Point of Contact

Terri Workman, Contract Specialist, Phone 703 767-8453, Fax 703 767-8757, - Michael White, Contract Specialist, Phone 703 767-9653, Fax 703 767-8757,
 

E-Mail Address

tworkman@desc.dla.mil, mwhite@desc.dla.mil
 

Description

DESC: The Defense Energy Support Center (DESC), in conjunction with the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Carderock Division ? Memphis, TN seeks to identify responsible potential sources and obtain information in regards to possible privatization of utility systems in accordance with 10 U.S.C 2688, "Utility Systems: Conveyance Authority" for Utility Privatization of the Electrical Distribution and Wastewater Collection Systems at Memphis, TN. The potential privatization action will include transfer of ownership, operation and maintenance, and the obligation to serve. The Navy will not transfer ownership of land or any land lease interest for NSWC Carderock Division - Memphis and will grant easements and leases, with concurrence of the underlying leaseholder where applicable, for access to land associated with each utility system. Please note if there is no market interest shown during this call of Notice of Interest, it is DESC?s and the Naval Surface Warfare Center?s intent to contact the local provider for possible privatization of the utility system under an ?Other than Competitive Process?. OBJECTIVE: Should privatization occur, the ownership of the entire electrical distribution and wastewater collection systems and equipment to include, all capital investments, operation, maintenance and repair responsibilities, shall transfer to a publicly or privately owned utility provider. All responsibility for maintaining reliable service, including such items as environmental compliance, operation, maintenance, major systems renovation, construction, equipment, manpower, and overhead shall be the responsibility of the new owner(s). Utility services under the potential contract will not include commodity supply. Therefore the owner of the distribution network and equipment need not also generate or resell electric power or water to NSWC Carderock Division ? Memphis. INSTALLATION AND UTILITY SYSTEM DESCRIPTION: Note: (1). All technical data and information listed below is to be considered either an estimated quantity or an approximate order of magnitude. This data was developed using data provided by the NSWC Carderock Division ? Memphis and DESC is not responsible for the accuracy of the information at each site-specific installation. Companies responding to this notice of interest are responsible for verification of all inventory data. (2). Companies responding to this notice of interest should respond to interest in the entire scope of either the electrical distribution or wastewater requirement (or both). Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Carderock Division ? Memphis is located in Memphis, Tennessee. DESCRIPTION OF ELECTRIC FACILITIES: The utility systems consist of the following: a. Distribution Lines: ? Underground Electrical Distribution Lines: Approximately 2,200 feet of underground lines. ? Overhead Electrical Distribution Lines: Approximately 100 feet of overhead lines. b. One Main Substation ? 7 13.8KV air circuit breakers ? 3 15KV air magnetic circuit breakers c. Four 13.2 KV-480V Substations d. Memphis Light, Gas & Water supplies power to the site via two delivery points. DESCRIPTION OF WASTEWATER COLLECTION FACILITIES: The utility systems consist of the following: a. Distribution Piping ? 6- and 12-inch pipes ? Approximately 300 feet of total piping b. Collected waste is transferred to the City of Memphis for treatment. c. There is one lift station at the facility. PROCESS: This request is to gather information from interested parties and is an essential step in determining market interest for the privatization of the electrical and wastewater collection systems at NSWC Carderock Division - Memphis. In order to minimize costs both to potentially interested parties and the government, this notice is issued to determine market interest and feasibility as well as determining marketing strategies for privatizing the utility systems. Should insufficient credible interest be identified for a privatization action, it is highly likely that no formal solicitation will be issued. Should interest be determined sufficient, a formal Request for Proposals (RFP) may be forthcoming. Interested parties should provide a statement of interest on company letterhead. The statement of interest must not exceed a total length of 15 pages. The statement shall include as a minimum, the following information: (1) capability and experience in the ownership, operation and maintenance of similar systems; (2) financial capability to purchase, upgrade, expand, operate and maintain utility systems; (3) conceptual rate plan (i.e., will charges for utility service be made from existing rates or from rates developed specifically for service at the individual installation(s); (4) discussion of your conceptual basis for a proposed purchase price (capitalized earnings value, replacement cost new less depreciation, original cost less depreciation, or other); (5) understanding of the federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations and familiarity and experience with environmental compliance procedures and regulations for the state of Tennessee and US Environmental Protection Agency Regions; (6) company point of contact and e-mail address. SITE VISIT AND DATA: Neither a site visit nor the provision of additional data on the utility systems is considered necessary for the preparation and submittal of statement of interest. If a site visit and the provision of additional data are later determined necessary, notification will be provided by way of an amendment to this announcement. DUE DATE: Statements of interest must be submitted to Defense Energy Support Center (DESC-EPP) by August 30, 2002 by 3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Sources may address responses to: Defense Energy Support Center, 8725 John J. Kingman Rd., Suite 4950, ATTN: Terri Workman, DESC-EPP, Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060-6222.
 

Place of Performance

Address: NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER (NSWC), Carderock Division, Memphis, TN

Zip Code: 38113-0428

Country: United States
 

Record

SN00138250-W 20020814/020812213056 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps.gov Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

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