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R -- TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES SOL N00600-99-0133 DUE 012799 POC For copies of the solicitation contact the Customer Service Center by fax at (202) 433-9569. A downloadable copy of the RFP will be available at http://www.nor.fisc.navy.mil/. For additional information contact Ms. Wanda Armwood, Contract Specialist (202) 433-7143; Ms. Karen Place, Contracting Officer (202) 433-3672. The Fleet and Industrial Supply Center Norfolk, Detachment Washington, D.C. intends to procure technical support services for the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP). This procurement is to improve Operational Availability (A0) of shipboard and aviation equipment by applying or developing Readiness Based Sparing (RBS) techniques for application at both the unit and multi-echelon levels. Services will include analyzing and evaluating approved RBS models, performing supply evaluations using approved RBS models, executing RBS results, performing annual assessments of systems supported by RBS allowances, and supporting the evolutionary nature of the RBS process using new technological advances. This will be a Cost Plus Fixed-Fee, Indefinite Quantity/Indefinite Delivery type contract for a base year and four one-year options, in accordance with FAR 52.217-8. The awardee is guaranteed a minimum of 10% for the base year. Historically, approximately 15 labor categories and 214,950 labor hours were required annually for this contract. This is only an estimate and changes in the Navy and DoD policy could significantly effect the level of effort required for this procurement. The anticipated date of release of the RFP is 29 December 1998 with a 27 January 1999 closing date. A pre-proposal conference will be scheduled approximately 2 weeks after release of the RFP. Please check the solicitation for the exact date and time of the pre-proposal conference. Award will be made to the offeror that proposes the best value to the government. Past performance will be a significant evaluation factor and oral presentations will be required as part of the offeror's proposal. Details regarding the oral presentations and evaluation criteria will be contained in the solicitation. Oral presentations will be scheduled with offerors after the close of the solicitation. The requirement is UNRESTRICTED and all responsible sources may submit a proposal for consideration. The Government intends to award on initial proposals. See NOTE 26*** Posted 11/20/98 (W-SN273642). (0324)

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