AFFTC/PKA, Directorate of Contracting, 5 S Wolfe Ave, Edwards AFB CA 93524-1185

M -- BASE SUPPLY SERVICES FOR EDWARDS AFB, CA POC Alfred Jacobson, Contracting Officer, (805) 277-3900, ext. 2221. The Air Force Flight Test Center (AFFTC) is seeking potential sources capable of performing Base Supply Services for Edwards AFB, CA. These services are currently being performed by the Government, and a cost comparison under OMB Circular A-76 will be conducted to determine the most cost effective mode of operation. A contract will not be awarded if Government performance is determined to be more advantageous. The Edwards AFB supply operation is part of the Air Force Standard Base Supply System as defined in Air Force Manual (AFM) 23-110. Performance under any resultant contract must be interface compatible with the AF Standard Base Supply System. Services entail the ordering, receiving, storing, and distribution/delivery of various supplies and equipment required in the overall operation of Edwards AFB, including (but not limited to) administrative supplies, furniture, fixtures, test equipment, tools, computer equipment, and aircraft/weapon systems parts and equipment. Services also include the ordering, receiving, storing, and distrubution of hazardous materials, including (but not limited to) paints, solvents, acids, cylinder gases, glues, cryogenics, liquid and solid rocket propellants, and ground and aviation fuels. Other responsibilities include maintaining minimum customer requirement stock levels, returning and reordering defective materials/supplies, and performing mission immediate capability (MICAP) support for multiple weapon systems. A Secret clearance is required to handle Communications Security (COMSEC) equipment and other classified items. Firms capable of performing the described services are invited to submit a description of their capabilities and experience to the following address: AFFTC/PKAA, Attn: A. Jacobson, 5 S. Wolfe Avenue, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-1185. Submissions should be limited to 15 pages and provide evidence of similar past and present performance, to include the names and telephone numbers of references. CONTRACTORS MUST IDENTIFY THEIR BUSINESS TYPE (i.e., large business, small business, small disadvantaged business, 8(a) certified business, woman-owned business, etc.) The applicable SIC code for this requirement is 8744 and the corresponding size standard is $5 million (gross revenues averaged over the past three years). This synopsis is for planning purposes only, and does not constitute a solicitation for bids/proposals. Responses will assist the Government in determining whether to set-aside/restrict competition in some way or solicit offers from all responsible sources. The Government will not pay for any information submitted in response to this announcement. (0143)

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