DA, DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING, FORT DRUM, NY 13602-5220

M -- THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF THE DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC WORKS AT FORT DRUM, NY SOL DAKF36-98-R-0011 DUE 020199 POC Contract Specialist RONALD C. JOHNSON Contracting Officer SANDRA A. BROWN (315) 772-6510 (Site Code DAKF36) This is the first of three synopses announcing the OMB Circular A-76 Cost Comparison study of the Directorate of Public Works at Fort Drum, NY. The intent of this study is to determine the most efficient and cost effective method of providing Public Works Services included in the management and operation of the Directorate of Public Works at Fort Drum, NY. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. The study will determine whether these services should be performed under a contract with commercial sources or through the federal work force. A government proposal to provide these services is being developed and a contract may or may not result. The SIC is 8744 with small business size standard of $20.0 million. The Cost Comparison Study of Public Works Services at Fort Drum, includes the following range of functions which are subject to change based upon mission requirements: Work Reception and Management, Supply Support Programs, Carpentry, Plaster and Drywall, Roofing, Packing and Crating, Locksmith, Masonry, Painting, Signage, Electrical, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Sheet Metal and Welding, Plumbing and Pipefitting, Swimming Pools, Ground Water Re-mediation Wells, Central Vehicle Wash Facility (CVWF), Fuel Dispensing Equipment, Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance, Pest Control Management, Grounds Maintenance, Surfaced and Unsurfaced Areas, Railroads, Refuse Collection and Disposal, Alarm Systems, Environmental, Engineering, Master Planning and Real Property Management, Project Work, Billeting, Water Treatment and Distribution Systems, Wastewater Collection, Natural Gas Distribution Systems, Electrical Distribution Systems, Telemetry, Fuel Distribution Systems, Snow Removal Operations, and Housing Management. Proposal evaluation will be in accordance with the procedures set forth in OMB Circular A-76 and Section M of the Request for Proposal. RFP issuance date will be O/A 15 Mar 99. Any resulting contract will have a performance period consisting of a base year withfour option years and the contract type is anticipated to be a Cost Plus Award Fee. All Offerors for this solicitation will be required to submit a complete technical, management and cost proposal with associated documentation. However, during the interim period, we are seeking questions and comments from Industry on a Draft Request for Proposal (DRFP). The DRFP will be available O/A 22 Jan 99 via internet by accessing the Fort Drum Directorate of Contracting's Home Page at http://www.drum.army.mil/garrison/director/spcl/dircon/service.htm. Industry comments should be submitted via e-mail to johnsonr@drum- emh4.army.mil. NO HARD COPIES OF THE DRFP ARE AVAILABLE AND NONE WILL BE PROVIDED. Posted 12/16/98 (I-SN280948). (0350)

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