Dahlgren Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, 17320 Dahlgren Road, Dahlgren, VA 22448-5100

M -- OPERATION, MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF AQUATIC FACILITY SOL N00178-98-Q-1057 DUE 041398 POC Marita F. Thompson, Contract Specialist, Code SD111, (540)653-7478, Patricia Canciglia, Contracting Officer, Code SD112 WEB: NSWCDD Dahlgren Procurement Division Web Page, http://www.nswc.navy.mil/supply. E-MAIL: Contract Specialist for N00178-98-Q-1057, mfthomp@nswc.navy.mil. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) is seeking to determine if the following services described below are available commercially, if there are any set-aside opportunities to identify potential sources, available capabilities and commercial practices associated with an upcoming five (5) year NSWCDD requirement for the Operation, Management and Maintenance of the Aquatic Facility. The applicable SIC Code for this acquisition is 7997, the size standard is $5.0M in annual receipts over the last three (3) years. This announcement provides for necessary market research prior to anticipated issuance of a commercial product/services solicitation, which will be announced at a later date. It is anticipated that the upcoming NSWCDD requirement will include overall operation of the facility; to include appropriate staffing reporting, training, cleaning and maintenance. At a minimum the anticipated direct labor categories would include an On-site Aquatic Manager, Swim Instructor/Head Guard, and Lifeguards. The Dahlgren Aquatic Facility is a year round facility. Interested parties are invited to respond to this sources sought announcement by providing, at a minimum, the following details: (1) Your proposed plan for meeting NSWCDD identified requirements; (2)Your current capabilities and options (e.g., capabilities statement/brochures); (3)Identification of standard commercial practices; (4) References; (5) Any other information that would help NSWCDD adequately assess options and relevant considerations, and (6) company size. Your response to this Sources Sought Announcement is required on or before close of business 13 April 98. Please submit two (2) copies to: Contracting Officer, Attn: SD111/BLDG 183/Marita F. Thompson, Naval Surface Warfare Center, 17320 Dahlgren Road, Dahlgren, Virginia 22448-5100. Any questions regarding this announcement should be addressed to the attention of Marita F. Thompson on (540)653-7478. (0084)

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