Electronic Systems Center, Operational Contracting Division, (ESC/PKOB), 104 Barksdale St., Bldg. 1520, Hanscom AFB, MA 01731-1806

B -- TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO CONDUCT A COST STUDY UNDER OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (OMB) CIRCULAR NO. A-76, PERFORMANCE OF MMERCIAL ACTIVITIES SOL F19650-97-B-0002 POC Amy Sirois, Contract Specialist, 617-377-2216; Janice Book, Contracting Officer, 617-377-4592. set-aside to conduct an A-76 cost comparison for Hanscom's Transportation Division for the Electronic Systems Center, 66th Air Base Wing and various units assigned to Hanscom Air Force Base, MA. This acquisition has been determined to be a total Small Business Set-Aside in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 19.5, entitled ''Set-Asides for Small Business''. The Standard Industrial Code (SIC) for this acquisition is 8744- Facilities Management Services - Size: $20M. Functions performed consist of Transient Alert, Air Passenger/Cargo Terminal, Deployment Support, Contingency Support, Traffic Management (Freight/Packing/Passenger), Vehicle Operations and Vehicle Maintenance. The following information is based upon data reported over the past two years, the numbers can very easily change depending on varying mission requirements. The successful contractor shall provide the following services to sustain the Transportation Division at Hanscom AFB. (1) Transient Alert Services to approximately 80-100 transient military aircraft per month. Services include coordinating contract fuel, parking, Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) support and other activities required by visiting aircrews. (2) Air Passenger/Cargo Terminal processes 300-400 passengers (Duty/Space-Available) monthly and approximately 100-150 tons of cargo annually. The Air Passenger/Cargo Terminal serves as a focal point for Transportation's mobility deployment support and contingency planning activities. (3) Traffic Management processes 1,600-2,000 tons of cargo annually, packing approximately 1,100 line items per month. Traffic Management is also called upon to provide technical assistance to Electronic Systems Center program offices covering a variety of transportation/shipping issues. Air Passenger Travel interfaces with a commercial travel services (CTS) contractor and arranges for international transportation, coordinated through Air Mobility Command (AMC). Hanscom accounts for 1,500-1,800 official travelers per month. (4) Vehicle Operations provides a variety of ground transportation services in support of mission requirements, including a shuttle bus between Hanscom AFB and Logan Airport, cargo support, rental car coordination, base taxi support, fleet management (current fleet size is 238 vehicles), training/licensing, flightline support and Distinguished Visitor/Protocol support. (5) Vehicle Maintenance performance maintenance functions for our vehicle fleet, including minor/scheduled maintenance, general/special purpose maintenance, fleet analysis, allied trades (body shop) and parts procurement through base supply and commercial sources. Special services provided include mobile maintenance support, fire truck maintenance and snow removal equipment support as needed. Often the functions work synchronously to provide support for large scale events (air shows and open houses) and contingency support (planning as well as fulfilling requirements). These functions are integrated to provide complete transportation support to Hanscom's customers while focusing on environmentally sound and quality filled practices. The duration of this contract, with all options, is anticipated to be five years. This acquisition will be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 14.5 - Two Step Sealed Bidding. Offerors interested in receiving a copy of the Request For Technical Proposal (RFTP) should reference RFTP No. F19650-97-B-0002 when submitting a letter request to the Electronic Systems Center (ESC) PKOB, Attn: Amy Sirois, ESC/PKOB, 104 Barksdale Street, Building 1520, Hanscom AFB, MA 01731-1806, with a narrative identifying the scope of past and current services are commensurate with the services described in this synopsis. Respondents capable of satisfying the requirements stated herein should respond in writing within 15 days of this publication. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or the contracting officer, but to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of the proposals in the Two Step Sealed Bidding process. Interested parties are invited to call Dr. Philip Panzarella at (617) 377-5104. A DRAFT Request For Technical Proposal (RFTP) will be placed on the Hanscom Bulletin Board (HERBB). Sections of the RFTP will be available on HERBB, as they become available. HERBB can be accessed via computer on the World Wide Web at herbb.hanscom.af.mil. See Numbered Note(s): 1. (0302)

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