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R -- PROFESSIONAL, ADMINISTRATIVE & MANAGEMENT SUPPORT DUE 012798 POC Kellye Fisher, (937) 257-6147 Ext 4206 E-MAIL: fisherka, fisherka@pkwsmtp.wpafb.af.mil. SOURCES SOUGHT: THIS IS A REISSUANCE OF A SOURCES SOUGHT DUE TO A CHANGE IN SIZE STANDARD AND A REFINEMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS. THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF RFP ISSUANCE. 88th Mission Support Squadron and 74th Medical Group anticipate a competitive acquisition for services to provide management of Education, Training and Library support functions at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. This is part of a Government cost comparison to determine whether accomplishing the specified work under contract or by Government performance is more economical. If Government performance is determined to be more economical, this solicitation will be canceled and no contract will be awarded. All sources capable of providing these services are being sought. In addition to the information provided below entitled "Capabilities Package", responding parties must also indicate their size status in relation to the applicable Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code 8744. Only companies, including their affiliates, with an average annual receipt of $20,000,000.00 or less during the last three (3) completed fiscal years are considered small. Sources with 8(a) status or otherwise classified as small disadvantaged business would state so accordingly in their responses. This acquisition is anticipated to include the following: 1) Base Education and Training Services: In support of military and civilian employees of WPAFB, Aeronautical Systems Center, geographically separated units and those employees of organizations with support agreements with 88ABW, responsible for performing all tasks related to: a) identification of education requirements; b) identifying and recommending sources to meet requirements; c) recording and documenting completed courses; d) recording and documenting funds expenditures; e) maintenance, updating and administration of required Government databases and other files; f) delivery in the area of management/employee development and computer training; g) management of a distance learning program including satellite downlinks; h) computer based and video training; i) counseling, qualification determination and testing for military education; and j) general administrative support. This is the highest number of people/concentration with at least 51% of the work. 2) Medical Education and Training Services: In support of military and civilian employees of the 74th Medical Group, WPAFB, geographically separated units, reservists, employees/students of organizations with Memorandums of Understanding/Agreements and support agreements to complete the war and peace time missions. Medical Education and Training duties include: a) identification of education and training requirements; b) education services and administration; c) training requirements; d) course development and delivery; and e) graduate medical education coordination. Medical Library duties to include: a) reference services, cataloging, bibliographic research and interlibrary loan; and b) collection management. Medical Photography duties include: a) administration and education support; b) photographing medical anomalies; c) color, black and white, and infrared photography of pre and post-operative anatomic area, surgical procedures, autopsy, disease progression and regression, gross pathologic and anatomic specimen, graphic material, medical procedures, assaults and abuse, during and after hours; and d) processing/developing exposed film, prints negative and mounting slides. Medical Illustration duties to include: a) administration and education support; b) preparation of anatomical and pathologic sketches and drawings; c) preparation of illustrations of anatomical and pathologic subjects; and d) assimilation and consolidation of medical statistic and technical data, preparation of charts and graphs of medically related statistical and technical data, prepares presentations and briefings. Medical Audiovisual duties to include: a) auditorium support; b) equipment loan; and c) cable television administration. The Medical Education and Training has the second highest number of people/concentration. 3) Base Library Services: In support of military and civilian employees of WPAFB, Aeronautical Systems Center and geographically separated units to provides services to include the following: a) mission essential materials; b) administration; c) collection management, acquisitions and cataloging; d) maintenance and updating of the Novell Towers integrating individual CD ROMs; e) cost and training of the On-Line Systems Cataloging and the Interlibrary Loans system; f) Ohionet Membership for training, updating, maintaining and cost of PROQUEST systems used for researching periodicals; g) updating, maintenance, training, and cost of NEWSBANK system used for researching newspaper articles and training of the SIRSI Integrated Library System; and h) management of McNaughton Book Service, equipment and security services. The Base Library has the least amount of people. There is a total of 115 authorizations in the study. The Government estimate for the above named work is between $25 -- $35 Million for the five (5) year effort. ALL COMPANIES THAT SUBMITTED A PREVIOUS CAPABILITIES PACKAGE SHOULD RESUBMIT AND ADDRESS ALL AREAS OF CONCERN WITH REGARDS TO THEIR EXPERIENCE OR THE CAPABILITY TO PROVIDE THE ABOVE STATED SERVICES. PLEASE ADDRESS ALL AREAS. The capabilities package should be brief and concise, yet clearly demonstrate an ability to meet the stated requirements. The responses must not exceed 20 single-spaced, 10-point typed pages. Direct all requests for routine communication concerning this sources sought to the point of contact in Item 11 at fisherka@pkwsmtp.wpafb.af.mil. An Ombudsman has been established for this endeavor. The only purpose of the Ombudsman is to receive and communicate serious concerns from potential sources when a source prefers not to use established channels to communicate his/her concerns. Potential sources should use established channels to request information, pose questions, and voice concerns before resorting to the Ombudsman. Potential sources are invited to contact ASC's Ombudsman, Mr Stephen Plaisted, ASC/SYI, 1790 10th Street, Room 102.01, WPAFB OH 45433. E-Mail stephen.plaisted@ascsy.wpafb.af.mil with serious concerns only. This sources sought is for information and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a solicitation and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 27 JAN 1998. Direct all questions to the attention of Kellye Fisher, fax number 937-257-3926 or e-mail address: fisherka@pkwsmtp.wpafb.af.mil. (0356)

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