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R -- DIRECT CONVERSION OF METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES SOL F05611-99-R-0400 DUE 020199 POC Leslie Ryan, Contract Specialist, Phone (719)333-8267, Fax (719)333-4404, Email ryanla.lg@usafa.af.mil WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://eps.arnet.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&;ProjID=F05611-99-R -0400&LocID=479. E-MAIL: Leslie Ryan, ryanla.lg@usafa.af.mil. This pre-solicitation notice is released to announce a USAF Academy Direct Conversion effort for Meteorological services conducted utilizing OMB Circular A-76, AFI 38-203, and AFMAN 38-209. The requirement for meteorological services was previously combined with a requirement for Air Crew Life Support (ALS) services under three sources sought synopses and since it was a combined effort it was advertised under classification code "L -- Technical Representative Services". However, due to lack of interest and industry capability, the ALS requirement has been removed. Therefore, the Meteorological Services Direct Conversion is now being processed as an individual requirement and therefore, now falls under classification code "R -- Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services". The direct conversion methodology is being used to determine if it is more efficient for the government or a contractor to operate this function, and if applicable, to determine the selected contractor. For purposes of this acquisition, the Standard Industrial Code (SIC) is 8999 with a business size standard of $5.0 million. Non-personal service requirements include all personnel, supervision, equipment (except for government furnished equipment), vehicles, tools, materials, and other items to accomplish meteorological services on-site which include but are not limited to: surface weather observation, weather radar observation, weather forecasting, staff weather briefing, and aircrew flight weather briefing support for the Academy and out lying areas, equipment operation, operation of the automated weather distribution system, the WSR-88D Doppler weather radar system, related small computers, the meteorological satellite, the automated surface observing system, the high wind alert system, and the lightning detection system. The contractor will be responsible for maintaining identified equipment and for installation of government-provided upgrades. The contractor will also be required to maintain a web page that provides up-to-date weather information to Academy personnel. Services shall be provided in accordance with all USAF and Academy procedures/regulations. The DRAFT solicitation will be released on or about January 19, 1999. This DRAFT RFP is being issued to solicit industry comments/ questions on the content of the RFP, including the Performance Work Statement (PWS), and how it can be improved/clarified to encourage competition, incorporate industry standards, and allow for better proposals from offerors. The DRAFT RFP will be posted on the Electronic Posting System (EPS) home page. The internet address is http://eps.arnet.gov and is then listed under EPS for Vendors and then Direct Reporting Units. Small business contractor's not capable of electronic access can obtain a hard copy of the RFP by sending a written request to: 10 ABW/LGC, Attn: Leslie Ryan, 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 102, USAF Academy CO 80840-2315, or by fax to 719-333-4404, or by e-mail at RyanLA.lg@usafa.af.mil. There will only be a limited number of hard copies available. When that supply is exhausted no further copies will be distributed from this office. Please include with your request the following information: 1) state your interest in the acquisition; 2) identify your point of contact by name including voice and fax number, and e-mail/URL address if available; 3) size of your firm.; and 4) explain why you cannot access the electronic solicitation. Comments about the draft are due no later than February 1, 1999 and can be submitted by any of the above methods. One-on-One exchanges at the USAFA contracting office are also being offered to provide an avenue for two-way communication between the government and contractor. Exchanges will be held February 3 -- 4, 1999. Please contact Leslie Ryan at 719-333-8267 to schedule an appointment. It is anticipated the subsequent contract will include a forty-five day transition period, a basic year commencing on or about 3 Jan 00 -- 30 Sept 00, and four one year options. It is anticipated that a price-performance trade-off approach will be used for this acquisition. Full and open competition with large and small business firms is contemplated, however, small, small disadvantaged, and women-owned businesses are highly encouraged to participate. NO CURRENT OR PAST CONTRACTUAL DATA EXISTS OR IS AVAILABLE. Note 26 applies. Posted 01/13/99 (D-SN287546). (0013)

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