USACE Vicksburg District, 4155 Clay Street, Vicksburg, MS 39180-3435

M -- OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF JOHN H. OVERTON AND LOCK AND DAM NO. 3 IN LA SOL DACW38-99-R-0009 DUE 041999 POC Charlotte D. Coutch 601/631-5451 WEB: click here to access a copy of specifications for this, http://www.mvk.usace.army.mil/contract/. E-MAIL: click here to contact the contract specialist via, Charlotte.D.Coutch@mvk02.usace.army.mil. USACE, Vicksburg District, plans to award a 12 month interim contract because of the existing protest over the A-76 process. Upon resolution of those protests, the Government may terminate the interim contract for its convenience. The work required provides for operation and routine maintenance of John H. Overton Lock and Dam and Lock and Dam No. 3 on the Red River Waterway to include dam operation; lock operation; administrative reporting; lock and dam maintenance and repair; maintenance and repair of buildings; maintenance and repair of water treatment facilities; drift and debris removal; housekeeping and janitorial services; and inspections, tours, pickup and delivery and security services. If approved, four (4) 3-month options may be included in the resulting solicitation prior to negotiations. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal represents the best overall value to the Government, including the options, considering four areas: technical capability, management capability, past performance/experience, and cost. The technical capability of the offeror will have the greatest weight, with management capability and past performance/experience having equal importance. The specific non-cost evaluation factors, when combined, are significantly greater than cost. Proposals will be evaluated for technical and management capability and past performance/experience and assigned a numerical score without reference to cost. Cost will be evaluated but not scored. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered. Issue date on or about 19 Mar 99. Closing date on or about 19 Apr 99. The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. See Note 26. Posted 02/26/99 (W-SN302669). (0057)

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