ARMED FORCES RECREATION CENTER CONSOLIDATION, GERMANY The US Army Community and Family Support Center (CFSC) is seeking interested sources from industry regarding a requirement for an Armed Forces Recreation Center (AFRC) Hotel in Garmisch, Germany. It is CFSCs intent to replace existing facilities at Garmisch and Chiemsee with a new consolidated facility. The following is provided only to give an approximation of the size and general description of the requirements. More precise data will be included in any subsequent request for proposals. Current AFRC accommodations in Garmisch consist of 179 rooms contained in three lodging facilities. Additionally, two hotels are located at Lake Chiemsee, approximately 140 kms (87 miles) from Garmisch, containing 156 guestrooms. The new hotel would replace all currently operating AFRC lodging facilities in Garmisch and Chiemsee. Preliminary market analysis has indicated the demand for a three to four hundred room facility. The facility would be located on 27.7 acres of land currently referred to as the Sheridan Barracks, on the western edge of the City of Garmisch. CFSC is seeking private capital to fund this project and therefore, desires an obligation on the part of the offeror to finance all facility requirements in return for opportunities created by closing of the other properties and the new facility. This is not a request for proposals; in order to minimize costs to potentially interested parties this notice is being issued to determine interest and feasibility of proceeding with a formal request for proposal. Interested parties should provide a statement of interest on company letterhead. Please address the following: (1) ability to secure financing and develop facilities based on the opportunities presented above, (2) ability to provide financing and have the facility operated and maintained by CFSC, (3) capability and experience in executing similar requirements, (4) understanding of all applicable laws, permitting, and zoning requirements, and (5) name, address, telephone number and e-mail for point of contact. Replies may be mailed to the above address, Attn: Dante Stumpo or faxed to (703)681-7353. E-MAIL: E-mail replies may also be sent., stumpod@hoffman-cfsc.army.mil. Posted 11/09/98 (W-SN269710).

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