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T -- FILM MATERIAL COLD STORAGE SERVICES SOL NAMA99N6P0003 DUE 010499 POC POC -- Michael A. Zeleny, Contracting Specialist, 301-713-6755 X227, FAX 301-713-6910 The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is seeking capabilities statements from responsible small and large business firms interested in providing film material (including motion picture film, aerial film, microfilm, and other film records) cold storage services and facilities. Responses to this announcement will be used to: (1) determine whether or not sufficient small business capability and interest exist to set aside this requirement exclusively for small business firms, and (2) to develop a mailing list of interested parties for the draft solicitation. The applicable SIC code and size standard are 7389/$5M, Business Services, N.E.C. The Government anticipates a one year contract with four one year options. Small business firms responding to this synopsis must: (1) state that they are a small business based upon the size standard above and state if they are small disadvantaged, woman-owned business, or 8(a), (2) provide the name of the firm involved in providing film cold storage services and facilities, point of contact with phone number, number of employees of the firm and annual revenue for SIC code 7389, (3) detailed information supporting their capabilities and qualifications to provide the required management and cold storage services of photographic film materials, (4) specific relevant cold storage services of photographic film materials contracts being performed or recently completed, detailed decription of the work, explanation of how the work relates to NARA requirements, volume of records being supported, number of employees working on the contract, annual and total dollar value of contracts, contract numbers, points of contact and phone numbers, and (5) any other pertinent information which would enable the Government to assess the firm's capabilities. It is imperative that the firms respond with the required information so that capabilities can be evaluated accurately. Capability statements should specifically addresss the contractor's expertise in providing all management, facilities, personnel, equipment, transportation, materials, supervision, and support necessary to provide cold storage facilities and services for NARA photographic film materials as specified in the draft solicitation. This synopsis is for planning purposes only and does not commit the Government to pay for the information requested, issue a solicitation, or award a contract. Interested small business firms musy submit their complete response, not to exceed 10 single sided pages, to the attention of the POC no later than 2:00 PM EST on 01/04/99. Responses may be mailed or faxed. If adequate response is not received from responsible small business concerns offering the best technological source capabilities, as discussed in FAR 19.502-2(b), the solicitation will be issued, without further notice, for full and open competition. Therefore, all large and small businesses should indicate their status. Simultaneously, this notice is to inform potential offerors that NARA intends to issue a draft solicitation NAMA99N6P0003 for industry comment. Requests for a copy of the draft solicitation shall be sent to POC no later than 12/11/98. Comments on the draft solicitation and alternate solution and recommendations to meet the requirements are encouraged and requested no later than 2:00 PM EST 01/04/99. Posted 11/25/98 (W-SN274955). (0329)

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