ESC/PKOC, 104 BarksdaleSt, Bldg 1520, Hanscom AFB, MA 01731-1806

B -- OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (OMB) CIRCULAR A-76, PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES, VISUAL INFORMATION SERVICES, ESC/SCSV, NSCOM AFB, MA SOL F19650-97-B-0001 POC Lt Louis Orndorff, Contract Manager, (617)377-2447; Ms. Janice Book, Contracting Officer, (617)377-4592. Notice of Contract Action for the purpose of issuing a full and open competitive solicitation to conduct an A-76 cost comparison study for Hanscom's Commercial Visual Information Services to be performed at Hanscom AFB, MA. Functions performed include graphic illustration, photography and multi media presentations. The successful contractor shall provide all personnel, supplies, supervision, transportation, equipment maintenance, and other items and services required to sustain the following Audio-Visual services: (1) studio, location,and reproduction photography; (2) 24 hour on call photographic laboratory; (3) Photographic Electronic Imaging; (4) Computer graphic illustrations; (5) Desktop publishing; (6) Video-teleconferencing; (7) Large screen multimedia presentations; (8) Vidio documentation. This Visual Information Service Center (VISC) is responsible for Department of Defense support in the New England area. Approximately 29,000 photographic and 6,000 graphic products annually. Personnel may be required to obtain a favorable National Agency check performed by the Defense Investigative Agency. The duration of this contract, with all-options, is anticipated to be five years. Respondents capable of satisfying the requirements stated herin should respond in writing within 15 days of this publication. This acquisition will be conducted IAW FAR Part 14.5 - Two Step Sealed Bidding. Offerors interested in recieving a copy of the Request For Technical Proposal should reference No. F19650-97-B-0001 when submitting a letter request to the Electronic Systems Center (PKOC), Attn: Lt Louis Orndorff, ESC/PKOC, 104 Barksdale St, Building 1520, Hanscom AFB, MA 01731-1806, with a narrative identifying the scope of past and current services that they have contracted for within the past three years and explain how those services are commensurate with the services described in this synopsis. Respondents should also indicate whether they are a small business or a disadvantaged business concern. Depending on the response to this synopsis, this procurement may still be determined to be a small business set aside (SIC Code 8744). 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 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 proposals. Interested parties are invited to call Dr. Phillip 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. (0302)

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