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

M -- BASE SUPPLY SERVICES FOR EDWARDS AFB, CA SOL F04611-97-R-0002 DUE 060397 POC Alfred Jacobson, Contracting Officer, (805) 277-3900, ext. 2221. The Air Force Flight Test Center (AFFTC), Edwards AFB, California is conducting a cost comparison study of its base supply operation under OMB Circular A-76. The purpose of the study is to determine whether in-house (civil service) or contractor performance is more cost effective. The services are currently being performed by the Government. A contract will be awarded only if this study reveals that contractor performance is the most cost effective alternative. The requirement under study consists of the Edwards AFB supply function, to include fuels management. The Edwards AFB supply operation is part of the Air Force Standard Base Supply System as defined in Air Force Manual 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 distribution 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. This requirement is being set aside exclusively for small business participation. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code is 8744, and the applicable size standard is $20 million (gross revenues averaged over the past three years). The AFFTC is utilizing the Internet (Address: http://cpf.edwards.af.mil/contract/) to elicit public review and comment on solicitation documents. The Internet site currently contains the preliminary draft of the Supply performance work statement (PWS). A separate PWS for the Fuels Management portion of the requirement will be added in approximately two weeks. As they are developed, sections of the solicitation itself will be added to the site incrementally until a complete draft solicitation results. The AFFTC invites potential offerors to submit questions, comments, and suggestions concerning any and all draft documents. Such input may be submitted by FAX to (805) 258-9651, attention Alfred Jacobson, or by email (Address: jacobsoj%pk@mhs.elan.af.mil). In the interest of creating the highest quality package possible, all questions and comments will be reviewed and considered by the Government. The draft documents will be revised periodically on the Internet site when considered practical. Documents may be downloaded from the Internet site; the Government does not intend to provide hard copies of any of the draft documents. (0337)

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