AMC Contracting Flight, AMC CONF/LGCF, 507 A St, Rm W202, Scott AFB, IL 62225-5015

V -- RELOCATION OF AIR FORCE WEATHER TECHNICAL LIBRARY (AFWTL) SOL AFWTL -- RFI DUE 031698 POC Contact Michelle Mendez, 618-256-1900 ext 442, Contract Specialist, Barbara Steinmann, Contracting Officer, 618-256-1900 ext 438. (Collect Calls will not be accepted) WEB: AMC Contracting Flight Business Opportunities Page, http://www.safb.af.mil/hqamc/pa/business/lgchomepg.htm. E-MAIL: Contact the Contract Specialist via e-mail, mendezm@hqamclg.scott.af.mil. 17. This is a request for information to the commercial transportation industry in support of the Air Force Weather Technical Library (AFWTL) relocation from 859 Buchanan Street, Scott AFB IL (SAFB) to 151 Patton Ave, Asheville NC (Asheville). AFWTL is conducting extensive market research pertaining to the commercial business processes used to facilitate the relocation of a technical library, to include, but not limited to the following: (1) dismantle, move, refurbish as necessary, and reassemble the AFWTL shelving system(s) in a different configuration and (2) pack, move, and reshelve the documents in the correct library order. The AFWTL catalogs, stores, and circulates information for the Air Force Weather Agency (AFWA) and also provides reference service to worldwide Department of Defense (DoD) customers. The AFWTL locates sources of data and scientific literature and maintains nearly 500,000 holdings used regularly in responding to an average 17,000 annual requests for services. The AFWTL also edits, adds graphics, and publishes technical reports, studies, and projects for AFWA in all media. AFWTL's vision involves a smooth transition of this relocation through a thorough understanding of the best transportation business processes used in the industry. On the behalf of AFWTL, the Air Mobility Command (AMC) Contracting Flight (CONF) will make available a DRAFT copy of the Statement of Work to industry for comments. Inquiries may be submitted to the AMC CONF, Attn: Michelle Mendez, 507 A Street Room W202, Scott AFB IL 62225-5015, Tele: 618-256-1900 ext 442, FAX 618-256-5724 or via e-mail to mendezm@hqamclg.scott.af.mil, for one month from the issuance date of this synopsis. The government solicits this information on a voluntary basis only and the government will not compensate any interested party for any costs associated with responding to this request. This includes any administrative effort, travel costs, documentation, etc. Further, interested parties are cautioned regarding the discussion or release of proprietary information. All information received will be used within the government for government planning purposes only; however, any proprietary information you choose to provide or discuss with government personnel must be properly safeguarded and marked as "Confidential" and/or "Proprietary." Participation in this open forum by commercial industry is strongly encouraged and AFWTL appreciates your interest in supporting the planning objectives. Note: Any future requirement be will 100 percent set aside for small business concerns. (0050)

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