55 Contracting Squadron/LGCS 101 Washington Sq., Offutt AFB, NE 68113-2107

R -- UTILITIES MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES FOR VARIOUS SITES, PENDING SITE DISPOSAL. SOL F25600-99-R0178 DUE 010899 POC Mrs Ginny Jones (402)232-5918 WEB: Click here to view Offutt AFB Business Opportunities, http://www.offutt.af.mil/55cons/obusiness.htm. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contract administrator via, virgina.jones@offutt.af.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 and 13.5, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-03. This solicitation is set aside 100% for small business; Standard Industrial Classification Code is 8721; Size Standard is $6.0M. ***The Government intends to issue a Not-To-Exceed Purchase Order to provide the following service: Furnish all labor, materials, personnel, administrative support and coordination to facilitate payment of electric utility and telephone service invoices. Contractor will be required to perform this duty for 51 utility companies and 51 telephone companies in various areas of the United States. The sites supported by these companies are being taken out of service and are scheduled to be disposed of not later than 30 Sep 99. Contract term will be from 1 Feb 99 through 30 Sep 99. There is a possibility that an extension past 30 Sep 99 may be necessary. Contractor will be required to coordinate shut-off/termination of service with utility companies. Contractor will be responsible for payment of utilities until final disposition of the site. Sites will be randomly taken out of service during the contract period. The contractor will be responsible for the transfer/shut down of the subject utilities at each site. Payment to the contractor shall be made on a monthly basis and shall be the sum of all utility/telephone invoices paid for the month plus a negotiated fee. For proposal evaluation purposes, contractors are required to submit 2 verifiable previous projects of managing bill payments, performed within the last three years. This past performance information shall be used to evaluate proposals received. Past performance information should provide point(s) of contact, number of bills paid/managed. For the purpose of award, the offers will be evaluated based upon the following factors: (1) Past performance and (2) Fee. Fee will be evaluated for realism and reasonableness. Past performance and fee will be evaluated equally. Offerors are cautioned that award may not be made to the contractor offering the lowest fee. Offerors are also advised that award may be made without discussions or any contact concerning the proposal received. Therefore, proposals should be submitted in the most favorable terms. Proposals are requested to be received in this office not later than close of business 09 Jan 99.*** The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors (Apr 1998), applies to this acquisition. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and certifications -- Commercial Items (Jan 1997), with its proposal (This can be found on our Web page). The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Apr 1998) and FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Apr 1998) apply to this acquisition (52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246), 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793), 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212, Service Contract Act of 1965, As Amended (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.), 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351m et seq.) Point of Contact is Mrs Ginny Jones, 101 Washington Square, LGCV, Offutt AFB NE 68113-2107; (402) 232-5918 or e-mail to: virgina.jones@offutt.af.mil Posted 12/10/98 (W-SN279055). (0344)

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