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COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF NOVEMBER 25,1998 PSA#222955 Contracting Squadron/LGCS 101 Washington Sq., Offutt AFB, NE
68113-2107 B -- REQUEST FOR INFORMATION OFFUTT BASE OPERATIONS SUPPORT A-76 STUDY
DUE 122298 POC Cindy Beyer, 402-232-5676 WEB: For more information on
the Offutt AFB A-76 acquisition,, www.offutt.af.mil/55cons/BOS.htm..
23 November 1998 MEMORANDUM FOR INDUSTRY FROM: 55 CONS/LGC 101
Washington Square Offutt AFB, NE 68113-2107 SUBJECT: Request for
Information 1. Offutt AFB NE is seeking information and comments from
industry on various topics to refine the acquisition strategy of a
large OMB Circular A-76 cost study of Base Operations Support (BOS)
services. The general areas for study included in the 55th Wing support
functions are Communications (COMM), Civil Engineering (CE), Services
(SVS), Mission Support (MSS), Supply (SUPS), Transportation (TRANS),
and Aircraft Maintenance (MXS). The study includes 1,609 positions,
currently manned by 1,246 military members and 363 civilians. 2.
Although not all-inclusive, the following provides a more detailed
breakdown of the services included. COMM Satellite Communications
(SATCOM), Technical Control, Strategic Automated Command Control System
(SACCS), Missile Warning, World-wide satellite communication, Systems
maintenance CE Engineering, Housing Management, Operations, Fire Tech.
Services, Readiness, Military Family Housing Maintenance, *Resources
*Environmental SVS Marketing, Outdoor Recreation, Community Recreation,
Skills Development *Data Auto *Air Force/Non-Appropriated Fund
Resources MSS Education, Training, Computer Support, Records,
Evaluations, Awards, Decorations, Information Management SUPS All TRANS
All MXS Fabrication, Propulsion, Avionics *Accessories *Maintenance *
Portions of these activities are excluded from the study 3. Please
respond to the questions below. Any additional comments and pertinent
information you wish to bring to our attention are welcome. a. Offutt
AFB anticipates award of a single contract if the outcome of the A-76
study results in a commercial contractor being more cost efficient than
the Government's Most Efficient Organization (MEO). From your
perspective, what are the pros and cons of this approach? Please
explain how economies of scale, cross-functional improvement, and
commercial innovation might be anticipated from a single integrated
contract for the above functional areas. b. Part of the Offutt AFB
anticipated strategy includes use of a base performance period greater
than one year. Additionally, the strategy includes the use of an award
term; a concept similar to an award fee except the Government may
adjust the contract length upward based on the contractor's
performance. The award term is used along with a firm fixed price
contract. Please provide your viewpoint concerning the validity of
these concepts, and whether or not they provide adequate incentive.
With an effort of this magnitude, please provide your perspective on
the optimum length for the basic performance period, each additional
performance period, and the total contract performance period. c.
Offutt AFB will pursue aggressive small business subcontracting
strategies with industry for this acquisition. With this in mind,
please explain the type of small business subcontracting opportunities
you anticipate in this type of acquisition. Also, what percentage of
total contract performance would you anticipate for small business
participation? 4. Industry responses to this RFI should be submitted
via e-mail to Cindy.Beyer@offutt.af.mil, or to 55th Contracting
Squadron, 101 Washington Square, Offutt AFB NE 68113-2107, attention
Cindy Beyer, not later than 22 December 1998. This RFI is for
information and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as an
obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products and
services. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the
basis of this RFI, and all information shall be made available at no
cost to the Government. CINDY BEYER Contracting Officer Posted 11/23/98
(W-SN274031). (0327) Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0011 19981125\B-0001.SOL)
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