Defense General Supply Center, 8000 Jeff Davis Hwy, Richmond, VA 23297-5312

R -- LOGISTICS SUPPORT SERVICES FOR DISTRIBUTION, SOL SP0410-96-R-2780 DUE 090696 POC Contact: For copies of RFI (available at least 15 days fromannouncement,write or FAX Sherrill S. King, 8000 Jeff erson Davis Hwy. Richmond, VA. 23297-5326, 804-279-5127 or FAX 804-279-3715. PR-NO: Dscresbrfithe defense Supply Center Richmond (dscr), plans to issue a request for information (RFI) for services required for distribution Operations at the Defense Distribution Depot McClellan, CA (ddmc) and the Defense Distribution Depot San Antonio, TX (ddst), to include receipt, storage, issue, transportation and inventory accountability of material. Requirements could also exist to perform unique distribution related services such as kitting, preservation, packaging, packing and marking, consolidation of material, and shipment planning and tracking. DLA envisions allowing contractor use of excess storage and processing capacity for performance of Commercial business. In addition, DLA would like to identify how industry would enhance overall material readiness through improvements in reduced net-landed COST to the customer, ensure information accuracy and accommodate for surge increases in workload to support Military readiness. The RFI will include a draft statement of objectives (Soo) and questions for vendors response regarding this program. Potential offerors will be afforded the opportunity to perform site visits. Details to conduct these visits will be available in the RFI. DLA anticipates that the RFI will be issued within the next 30 days. Consideration will be Given to utilizing a fixed price, performance based contract(S) that allows gain sharing with incentives to ensure an acceptable level ofperformance. Contract(S) will be awarded utilizing best value evaluation techniques. The objectives of this program include but may not be limited to the followingareas: Receipt, storage and issue; inventory accuracy and accountability; accuracy in reporting; satisfaction of unique customer requirements; COST controls; surgecapability; shipment tracking/transportation; quality control processes; ability to communicate with dodorganizations/systems; enhanced material readiness; organization and management structure; Commercial business opportunities in the geographical regions. Aconference with industry will be Held at McClellan AFB, and we anticipate It will be scheduled late July to Early August, to familiarize industry with the operation of the general Distribution Depot and to discuss outstanding issues. Site visits will be scheduled at both sites approximately two weeks after the RFI isreleased. Request copies of RFI in writing only to the address shown above, Attn: Dscr-esb (Sherrill King) or submit by facsimile transmission to (804)279-3715. Dscr anticipates issuing an RFP in the future. All responsible sources may submit offer which DGSC shall consider(0187)

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