Immigration & Naturalization Service, Procurement Division, 425 I Street, N.W., Room 2106, Washington, DC 20536

M -- BASE OPERATING SUPPORT SERVICES SOL HQ-97-03 DUE 122096 POC Jean M. Werner, (202) 305-2130 and Ms. Andrea K. Grimsley, Contracting Officer, (202) 514-3420. The Immigration and Naturalization Services anticipates issuing RFP HQ-97-03 on or about December 30, 1996. The RPF is to solicit a contract for comprehensive base operating support services at the INS Satellite Training Facility in Charleston, South Carolina. The RFP requires a contractor to provide labor, equipment, transportation, administrative support, training and supplies necessary to ensure competent and efficient performance of services at the facility. This procurement is set-aside for Small Business Concerns, has a SIC Code of 8744 and a Size Standard of $20 million dollars average annual gross receipts over a three year period. INS anticipates proposals will be due on or about February 6, 1997. Section C of the RFP is subdivided into eight functional areas: Janitorial Services; Dormitory Management; Food Service; Security Services; Facilities Maintenance and Repair; Grounds Maintenance; Physical Training/Recreation and Student Support Services. Although the responsibilities in each functional area are relatively standard for that area, the area of Physical Training/Recreation and Student Support Services are somewhat unique. For example, in the area of Physical Training/Recreation, the contractor shall provide services which involve distribution, maintenance, cleaning and sewing of uniforms and accessories as well as inspecting, cleaning and disinfecting of all training and recreation equipment. Student Support Services applies to student programs and activities which include but are not limited to, transportation, audio/visual and computer labs; post office; bottled water service; motor pool support; issuing of practical exercise equipment; rangemaster services; firing range pick; gas house range services, roleplayers, overseeing warehouse operations and providing mail/messenger, delivery and other various ancillary support services to the INS Training Facility. The Contractor shall be responsible for all bonds, fees and insurance involved or related to the handling, issuing, inventory controland range maintenance of weapons and ammunition as part of the range master services for this contract. A Pre-Proposal Conference is "tentatively" scheduled for January 16th or 17th. All questions regarding the RFP shall be submitted, in writing, prior to the conference. The Government will make award to the Contractor whose offer represents the "best value" to the Government. For more information on the Statement of Work, interested vendors may access the INS Internet Homepage. Using the address www.usdoj.gov/ins, click on "Procurement Notices." INS is offering three different methods to obtaim a copy of the RFP: (1) A "Printed Copy" may be obtained by submitting an "Intent to Offer" Form and a Business or Certified Check in the amount of $15.00, made payable to the U.S. Treasury to the address shown above ATTN: Jean M. Werner, Room 2106. Check should be mailed no later than 10 days prior to the tentative issuance of the RFP; (2) Submit a formatted 3-1/2" diskette and self-addressed mailer to the address shown above (ATTN: Jean M. Werner, Room 2106). A copy of Microsoft Word 6.0 will be placed on your diskette and mailed the date the RFP is issued; (3) Access the Internet, address: www.usdoj.gov/ins on or before the date of issuance. The RFP will be downloaded the date of issuance. The "Pre-solicitation notice," currently loaded on this web site, will be be replaced by the RFP. IMPORTANT NOTICE: It is imperative all interested vendors complete an "Intent to Offer" Form it they wish to be placed on the Official Bidders Mailing List. This is the only way the vendor can be assured receipt of notices, amendments, etc pertaining to this RFP. For additional information on how to place your name on the Bidders Mailing List, receive a copy of the RFP or receive the "Intent to Offer" Form, please contact Ms. Werner or Ms. Grimsley, phone numbers shown above. Facsimilie requests should be transmitted to the attention of Ms. Jean Werner at (202) 514-3353. (0347)

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