341st Contracting Squadron, 7015 Goddard Drive, Malmstrom AFB, MT 59402-6863

M -- OPERATION OF GOVERNMENT OWNED FACILITIES SOL F24604-98-R0007 DUE 030999 POC Lt Jeff Gibson -- (406) 731-4019/ Gail Carroll -- (406) 731-4020 WEB: Services/Heat Plant, http://www.malmstrom.af.mil/cons/bizops. E-MAIL: none, gibsonj@malmstrom.af.mil or carrollg@malmstrom.af.mil. Request for Proposal for an OMB Circular, A-76 Cost Comparison sturdy for the Civil Engineering Central Heat Plant at Malmstrom AFB, MT. The A-76 study will determine if it's more economical to contract out the function to a commercial activity or retain operation within government means. If awarding a contract is determined to be in the best interest to the Government, a contract will be awarded to the selected contractor based on the proposals submitted. However, if a contract is determined not to be in the best interest of the Government, this solicitation will be cancelled. Use number F24604-98-0007 and Central Heat Plant when responding to this notice. Responses to this notice should include your firm's name and address. Individuals who have already responded to a previous synopsis with the same title and number do not need to respond again. This acquisition is limited to small businesses meeting the requirements of Standard Industrial Code 8744. Proposed contract award or solicitation cancellation is anticipated about 1 April 1999, with a phase-in start date of 1 Oct 99 and a contract start date of 1 Jan 2000, if contract award is made. A basic performance period of one year plus one to four option periods is included and all option periods will be included in the evaluation. Firms may respond to this notice to the address listed above or by FAX to 406-731-4005. Recommend confirmation of FAX receipt if responding by FAX. A draft of the Statement of Work is available on the Malmstrom AFB home page, www.malmstrom.af.mil/cons/bizops. The draft is not current and should not be used for other than basic information on the scope of this project. Following is the narrative of the proposed services that are within the A-76 Cost Comparison Study. The narratives may not be all inclusive, but will provide the information for you to make a reasonable assumption of the services that may be included. The Central Heat Plant is currently responsible to the 341st Space Wing for managing, operating, and maintaining the Central Heat Plant to allow continued use of the plant for its designated purpose and prevent deterioration beyond normal wear and tear. The sole product of the plant is to provide High Temperature Hot Water(HTHW) to the distribution system. The distribution system is not part of this study. Public law requires Air Force heating systems use the most cost-efficient fuel (coal or gas) determined by life cycle cost analysis. The plant consists of three vertical tube single pass HTHW generators capable of 85 MBTU/hr. While operating on coal the plant uses spreader type stokers to deliver coal onto a traveling grate system. The plant also uses a flue gas desulfurization system (dry lime scrubber) to remove sulfur dioxide from plant emissions. Most plant functions are monitored and controlled by the Bailey INFI 90 Industrial Control System. Interface with this system is provided through two Bailey 43 Operator Interface Station consoles located in the control room. The plant uses treated water in the HTHW generator system. Volumes one through four of the Williams Instrumentation and Control Systems manuals contain a detailed description and instructions for the operation and calibration of the control system. The plant's external controls include, but are not limited to, local guidance, Air Force Instructions, Federal and State environmental regulations, and Air Force and OSHA regulations. The plant operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week during the heating season, normally September through May. Overhaul is generally done during the non-heating season. Posted 01/05/99 (W-SN285322). (0005)

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