FISC Norfolk Detachment Philadelphia, 700 Robbins Ave., Bldg. 2B, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5083

V -- TRAVEL MANAGEMENT SERVICES SOL N00140-99-R-N417 DUE 041599 POC Point of Contact -- Mary Mezzatesta, Contract Specialist, 215-697-9691, Contracting Officer, Rocco Siravo, 215-697-9640 E-MAIL: FISC.NAVY.MIL">CLICK HERE TO CONTACT THE BID OFFICER, SYNOPSIS@PHIL>FISC.NAVY.MIL. FISC Norfolk Detachment Philadelphia intends to acquire, on a full and open competitive basis, a full range of official commercial travel services in support of Chief of Naval Operations (N413B), Washington, DC. Interested parties are hereby notified that this requirement is being processed simultaneously with DoD Travel Reengineering efforts. If awarded, all options may not be exercised depending on the outcome of the Defense Travel System (DTS) Acquisition Efforts. The services required by the resultant contract shall include, but are not limited to the following: air, bus, and rail reservations and ticketing for all scheduled carriers; Government and Commercial lodging reservations, rental car arrangements, ticket and itinerary delivery; automated central billed account reconciliation and related reports, travel insurance, management information reports, conference/meeting arrangements, and 24 hour toll free information and assistance hot-line. The resultant contractor shall provide complete state-of-the-art computer reservation systems, programs, and enhancements and shall be committed to continuous improvement through the life of the contract. The resultant contract will provide services to all Navy activities in the Navy's Eastern Region which includes seventeen (17) states in the Eastern part of the United States (ME, VT, NH, MA, CT, RI, NY, NJ, PA, DE, MD, DC, VA, NC, SC, GA, FL) and extends to the Caribbean Sea area, South America, Europe and Iceland. The resultant contract will encompass a one year base period of performance commencing 01 Oct 99 with option provisions for eight (8), six (6) month option periods to extend the term of the contract through 2004. The estimated contract value for the base year is $172 million ($124 million in air/bus/rail, $24 million car rental, $24 million lodging). The solicitation will require the submission of cost/price and technical proposals. The apparent successful bidder may be required to perform a capabilities demonstration of their automated central billed account reconciliation system. All responsible sources may request a copy of the solicitation and may submit a proposal which will be considered by the Government. Requests for a copy of the solicitation should be made by letter or telefax (215-697-9738) to FISC Norfolk Detachment Philadelphia, Code 02P52G. The Government will not pay for information received. Numbered Notes 12 and 26 apply. Posted 02/18/99 (D-SN299872). (0049)

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