45CONS, 1201 Minuteman St, MS 7200, Patrick AFB, FL 32925-3237

M -- RANGE TECHNICAL SERVICES SOL F08650-98-R-0027 DUE 021099 POC Ms Zoe M. Sargent, Contracting Officer (407) 494-5580 WEB: Click here to view Range Technical Services Contract, http://www.pafb.af.mil/45lg/45cons/contract/rtsc/index.html. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contracting Officer via, zoe.sargent@pafb.af.mil. The 45th Space Wing intends to solicit competitive proposals to provide Range Technical Services at Patrick AFB, Cape Canaveral AS and downrange locations. Range Technical Services include the following: Program management, range operations, technical systems O&M, operational analysis, long range planning, communications systems O&M and sustainment, test and evaluation, technical library operation, LAN-connected ADP maintenance, and financial management support. Other services to be performed at Antigua AS and Ascension AAF include facilities support, architect and engineering services, food service, lodging service, exchange and club operations, fire protection and security services, medical services, environmental services, flight operations and ground support, and logistical support. Optional requirements include: Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL) operations, independent testing support and contractor-provided downrange air and sealift transportation. A Top Secret facility clearance will be required in performance of this work. A cost-plus-award-fee type service contract is contemplated. Multiple awards are not anticipated. Planned contract performance is 1 Oct 99 through 30 Sep 00 with six one-year options. Release of a draft RFP for industry comments is anticipated in mid Jul 98, with proposals due on or about 10 Feb 99. Prospective offerors will be invited to participate in an observation period after release of the draft RFP. The applicable SIC code and size standard are 8744 and $20M, respectively. This is an unrestricted procurement. All future correspondence, including the bidders' library, acquisition milestones, industry day schedule, and incremental release of the draft Statement of Objective (SOO), representative work statement (RWS), Sections L and M will be posted on the Patrick AFB Website at www.pafb.af.mil/45lg/45cons/contract/rtsc/index.html. The draft RFP will only be available through this website. A Statement of Work will not be included in the RFP; each offeror will submit a Statement of Work as part of its proposal. Contractors (both prime and sub) interested in proposing on the RTSC should submit the information requested on the website. Internet requests for the solicitation are preferred and should be sent to the above referenced website. Point of Contact is Zoe Sargent at (407) 494-5580 or e-mail zoe.sargent@pafb.af.mil for information. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered by the 45th Space Wing. (0156)

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