OC-ALC/PKOSS, 7858 5TH ST STE 1, TINKER AIR FORCE BASE OK 73145-9106

J -- SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS SOL 000000-00-00000 DUE 012299 POC For copy, Cindy Cwiklinski/Pkoss/[405]739-3367, For additional information contact Cindy Cwiklinski/Pkoss/[405]739-3367 WEB: Click here to reach the Tinker AFB PKO Business Oportunities, http://www.tinker-contracting.com/pkobizops/services/services.htm. E-MAIL: Click Here to E-mail Buyer*****, ccwiklin@tinker.af.mil. Sources Sought Synopsis for OMB Circular A-76 Cost Study. Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center (OC-ALC) is seeking qualified large and/or small business/small disadvantaged business firms capable of performing services in the functional area groupings of Base Supply, Environmental Management, and Education & Training (further defined below). The purpose of this synopsis is to gather information and comments from both industry and Government regarding approaches to acquisition strategy. Based upon our preliminary review the following approaches are being considered: 1) bundling requirements into one contract solicitation with award to one offeror; 2) bundling requirements into one contract solicitation on the basis of an "any or all" offer, offerors would be permitted to submit offers on one or any combination of the solicitation requirements; 3) solicitation and award of each requirement separately. Interested parties are requested to provide comments on the approaches and offer alternatives not considered. In addition, request information regarding the capability of small business/small disadvantaged firms to perform "any or all" of these services. Applicable SIC codes are dependent upon approach, for example, if solicited separately the following codes apply: 1)Environ- mental Management -- 8744 (Size Standard 500 employees); 2) Education & Training -- 8299 (Size Standard $5 million); 3) Base Supply -- Division G (Size Standard 500 employees). If any or all requirements are bundled, SIC code 8744 (Size Standard 500 employees for EM and $20 million for Education & Training and Base Supply) applies. This acquisition will be conducted under OMB Circular A-76 Cost Comparison Study. The offer with the overall best value for the government will be compared to the government's in-house bid (also referred to as the 'Most Efficient Organization"). THIS COST STUDY MAY NOT RESULT IN A CONTRACT AWARD IF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE IS CONSIDERED MORE ADVANTAGEOUS. In addition to the above requested information, the government is also seeking input on the following: 1) Significant benefits (reduced life cycle cost/improved service) and/or disadvantages (reduced competition/reliance on one source) to both government and industry for contract bundling; 2) Impact on socio-economic policy initiatives (small/small disadvantaged and woman owned business participation, 8(a) program, Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act, etc.); 3) Selection of contract type; 4) Optimal performance period of contract(s); 5) Advantages/disadvantages of contractor "teaming" arrangements; 6) Examples of successful performance on previous similar acquisitions (government or commercial). This list is not exhaustive and you are requested to expound on any area you feel is relevant. PLEASE NOTE A DECISION AS TO WHETHER THESE ACQUISITIONS WILL BE SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESS HAS NOT YET BEEN MADE AND THEREFORE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE METHOD OF PROCURING SERVICES BASED UPON OUR ANALYSIS AND EVALUATION OF INFORMATION RECEIVED AS A RESULT OF THIS REQUEST. The functional groups are further defined as: 1) Environmental Management- Implementing and managing all aspects of the Installation Restoration Program (IRP)by assessing environmental requirements and developing budgets, programs, projects and studies to satisfy these requirements. Support of all base activities to ensure compliance with federal, state, local environmental regulations and Air Force policies. Incorporating air quality awareness and pollution prevention techniques as the preferred way of doing business while supporting mission requirements. Ensuring protection of all natural and cultural resources of the installation while minimizing impact to mission requirements. 2) Education and Training functions to include: Administrative Services, Computer Systems and Database Administration, Education Services, Counseling, Testing, training Brokerage and Administration, instruction and skill building for all industrial occupations, development and instruction of training to support engineering, item/logistics management and technical personnel, and Distance Learning. 3) Base Supply functions to include the responsibility for an effective and efficient base supply operation. Providing base activities with their supply needs and accounts for supplies, equipment, munitions, and clothing. Air Force Supply activities use the Standard Base Supply System which is an accounting system consisting of standardized computer equipment, programs, procedures, and supply policy. It shall be understood by all parties that this request is for information and planning purposes only and shall not be constured as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) or a Request for Proposal (RFP). No financial obligation is created or commitment is made by the government to any entity submitting a response. Comments received may be reported in future analyses or as the basis for futher discussion between industry and government. The origin of any comments, however, will not be disclosed outside the government. Please submit your responses to this request no later than 22 Jan 1999. In addition to this Sources Sought Synopsis a Request for Information is located at web site http://www.tinker-contracting.com/pkobizops/Services/Services.htm. Point of Contact: Cindy Cwiklinski, Contracting Officer, OC-ALC/PKOSS, 7858 5th Street, STE 1, Tinker AFB, OK 73145, (405) 739-3367, Fax (405) 739-7422, E-Mail ccwiklin@tinker.af.mil The approximate issue/response date will be 22 Dec 1998. No telephone requests. Only written or faxed requests received directly from the requestor are acceptable. Electronic procedure will be used for this solicitation. See our Web page. Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1), Justification: Supplies (or Services) required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible source(s) and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Posted 12/23/98 (I-SN283262). (0357)

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