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U -- PROVIDE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FLIGHT SERVICES AT LOS ANGELES AFB, CA POC Contact: Janice A. Jamar, Contract Negotiator at (310)363-2536 or Christine M. Hickey, Contracting Officer, at (310)363-5076. The 61st Mission Support Squadron (61MSS) is analyzing the possible conversion of current government operated Education and Training Flight to contract activity based on an OMB Circular A-76 cost comparison study. The cost of contract performance will be compared to the in-house performance proposal to determine who will perform the work. The 61MSS contemplates release of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Education and Training Flight in April l997. Services for this operation include supporting approximately 3300 personnel (1800 military and 1500 civilian). Over an average 12 month period, approximately 65% of the workload is associated with the following programs and involves process/program management, task administration, course facilitation, counseling, data analysis, some course development and instruction: (a) on- site/local work-force training, (b) Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) and other centrally funded civilian and military training, (c) testing services, (d) on-the- job training, (e) voluntary off-duty education programs, (f) most Air Force Materiel Command unique courses, and (g) occupational template balloting. Over the same average time-frame, approximately 30% of the workload is associated with "on-site" computer training and course development and instruction. There are three broad categories of on site training. The first is facilitation based training, which includes time management classes, civilian and military supervisory training, and leadership/ethic classes, etc., with an average class size of 25 students. These courses run from 1 to 3 days. We offer 25 classes per year. The second category is Computer Based Training. Some examples of the classes taught are Windows 95 Operating Systems, Basic and Intermediate Word, Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Excel and Access. These classes average 8 students per class which are 1 to 1.5 days in length. There are approximately 200 classes per year. The third category of training is on -- site instruction. Examples ofthis type of training include the Air Force Acquisition Model (AFAM), the AFMC Education and Training Management System (ETMS), and Acquisition Reform Training Module (ARTM). For this type of training the average class size is from 20-25 students. They generally run from 1 to 5 days in length. We offer approximately 15 courses per year. In addition to the above workload, approximately 5% of the time is associated with managing ETMS. The estimated value of the work is less than $5M over a 5 year period. At no additional cost to the contractor, the government will provide the following: office space, training facilities, furniture, computer equipment, including hardware/software support i.e. (maintenance), and business equipment such as fax machines, copiers, telephones and office supplies. A site visit may be held prior to RFP release. The proposed acquisition will be competitive, and is reserved for 8(a) small businesses. 8(a) companies should indicate interest in the acquisition by providing the ContractingOfficer evidence of capability to perform and positive statement of eligibility as an 8(a) business concern. All interested 8(a) sources who have not previously provided a SOC (Statement of Capability) must do so. Interested sources must provide the (SOC) and identify business size by COB (1600 PST) 19 February 1997. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code for this acquisition is 8299 ($18.5M). All interested sources may contact Janice Jamar at (310) 363-2536, or the Contracting Officer, Ms Hickey at (310) 363-5076 or 363-5083 and by facsimile at Machine Numbers (310) 363-2463/5075 or by e-mail to hickeycm@mareabx1.laafb.af.mil. This sources sought synopsis will not result in a contract if government performance is determined to be more advantageous. This is the third of three synopses as required by OMB Circular No. A-76. An additional synopsis will be issued before final solicitation. (0028)

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