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Z -- CIVIL ENGINEERING OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE SOL F33601-98-B9002 DUE 070798 POC John Kwiatkowski, (937) 257-6147 ext. 4219 WEB: Solicitation # F33601-98-B9002; Title=Civil Engineering A-76 Cost Comparison, http://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil. E-MAIL: kwiatkja, kwiatkja@pkwsmtp.wpafb.af.mil. This acquisition is an A-76 cost comparison study that examines the possibility to convert government "in-house" operations to contractor operations. This acquisition will utilize the "Two-Step Sealed Bid" approach. Step 1 will require the submission of the technical proposal. Step 2 involves the submission of sealed price bids. The contract will consist of a base period comprised of an orientation period and transition period with the period of performance for these two periods 1 July 1999-1 August 1999 and 1 August 1999-30 September 1999, respectfully. Five one-year options may be awarded. The Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC) Code is 8744 entitled "Facilities Support Management Services". Businesses including their affiliates with annual receipts of $20,000,000 or less during the last 12 months are considered small. Sources with 8(a) status or otherwise classified as small disadvantaged businesses should state accordingly in their responses. This solicitation will be issued approximately22 May 98 and will be exclusively available on the Preaward Information Exchange System (PIXS) via the following internet address: "http://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil", Soliciation Number: 98B9002, Title: "Civil Engineering A-76 Cost Comparison". This acquisition entails a competitive acquisition for services to provide for the operation and management for Civil Engineering functions at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. Operations include, but are not limited to housing management; furniture management; dormitory operation; maintenance engieering (recurring and non recurring work); operation, maintenance, and repair of water well systems; water treatment systems and heating plants; electrical, heating, gas, water, and sewage distribution systems; maintenance, repair, minor construction and indefinite quantity items for liquid fuel systems, airfield lighting, cathodic protection, power generators, aircraft arresting systems, electronic systems, alarms, pavements, airfield, entomolgy, grounds, HVAC controls, heating, airconditioning, ventilation, carpentry, masonry, painting, locksmith, sheet metal, welding, industrial equipment, pipefitting, plumbing, hospital equipment, energy management control systems, lead and asbestos abatement. In addition, the contractor shall be required to act as a focal point for items such as corrosion control, utilities conservation, hazardous materials, key and lock control, parking lot control, and grounds maintenance. The contractor is required to provide all management and labor for operation and management of the functions listed. Direct all requests for solicitation and routine communication concerning this acquisition to John Kwiatkowski, Contract Specialist at E-Mail: kwiatkja@pkwsmtp.wpafb.af.mil, phone: (937) 257-6147 x4219, or fax: (937) 257-3926 1. The Department of Defense (DoD) has determined the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) is the "Single DoD registration for contractors who conduct business or who are interested in conducting business with the Department." Defense procurement and finance policies require contractors to be registered by 31 May 1998 for consideration of future solicitations, awards, and payment. 2. DoD contracting officers worldwide will use CCR to identify sources and financial officers to make payments . To resister in CCR, you may use any one of the following methods: a. Mail a completed application to the following address: Department of Defense Attn: Central Contractor Registration Assistance Center P. O. Box 5547 Depere, Wisconsin 54115-5547 b. Input directly to CCR through the interactive World Wide Web application at http://www.acq.osd.mil/ec/ 3. If you need additional contractor registration information or if you are interested in doing electronic commerce with DoD, please call 1-800-334-3414 or send electronic mail to dodedi@acq.osd.mil Contractor must be registered in CCR prior to award for solicitations issued after 31 May 1998. Tel: 1-888-CCR-2423 Fax: 1-703-696-0213 "Mr. Stephen J. Plaisted has been appointed as Ombudsman to hear concerns from offerors, or potential offerors, during the proposal development. The purpose of the Ombudsman is to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. Existence of an Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the program director or the contracting officer. Accordingly, the Ombudsman does not participate in the preparation of solicitations, the evaluation of proposals or the source selection process and, therefore, for routine matters on individual solicitations, please contact [ John Kwiatkowski, (937) 257-6147 ext. 4219 ]. When requested the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. Should you desire to contact the Ombudsman, Mr. Plaisted can be reached at (937) 255-9095, extension 232." (0111)

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