FISC NORFOLK DETACHMENT PHILADELPHIA, 700 ROBBINS AVE., BLDG. # 2B BID ROOM, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111-5082

V -- TRAVEL MANAGEMENT SERVICES SOL N00140-96-R-0103, SYN 042 POC Contact Point, R. SIRAVO, (215)697-9736, Contracting Officer, V. COREY, (215)697-9736 V9 - FISC Norfolk Detachment Philadelphia intends to acquire, on a full and open competition basis, a full range of official commercial travel services in support of Bureau if Naval Personnel, Navy Passenger Transportation Management Branch (PERS 332), Washington, DC. Interested parties are hereby notified that this requirement is being processed simultaneously with DoD Travel Reengineering efforts. As a result, the solicitation may not result in an award. Further, if awarded, all options may not be exercised depending on the outcome of the DoD Travel Reengineering efforts. The services required by the resultant contract shall include, but are not limited to: air, bus, and rail reservations and ticketing for all scheduled carriers; lodging, to include Navy Bachelor Quarters reservations; rental car arrangements; ticket and itinerary delivery; automated bill reconciliation and related reports, travel insurance, management information reports, conference/meeting arrangements, and 24 hour toll free information and assistance. The resultant contractor shall provide complete state-of-the-art computer reservation systems, programs, and enhancements. The resultant contract will provide services to all Navy activities in the Navy's Central Region of the United States and will include a one-year base period of performance beginning 1 October 1996. The resultant contract will include option provisions to extend the term of the contract through 30 September 2001. The estimated FY 97 value of travel is $120 million ($102 million air/bus/rail, $8 million car rental, and $10 million lodging). All responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered by FISC Norfolk Detachment Philadelphia. Copies of the solicitation should be requested, in writing, within 15 days of this synopsis. Requests should be made to code 0343C at the address shown in block 7 above, FAX (215) 697-9738. The solicitation will require the submission of cost/price and technical proposals. Offerors will be required, in their technical proposals, to explain their ability and approach to implementing the Depatment of Defense travel reengineering concept of operations which provides for a totally electronic, seamless and paperless ''one-stop'' travel system. The apparent successful bidder will be required to perform a capabilities demonstration of their automated bill reconciliation system. SYN 042. (0298)

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