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M -- A-76 COST COMPARISON STUDY FOR CENTRAL HEAT PLANT SYSTEM SOL F07603-99-R6007 DUE 040199 POC Sharon Morgan, Competitive Sourcing & Privatization Advisor, Phone (302) 677-5221, Fax (302) 677-5105, Email sharon.morgan@dover.af.mil WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=R&;ProjID=F07603-99-R60 07&LocID=536. E-MAIL: Sharon Morgan, sharon.morgan@dover.af.mil. A-76 STUDY FOR CENTRAL HEAT PLANT (CHP) SYSTEM AT DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, DE. An A-76 cost comparison study is being conducted for the Central Heat Plant (CHP) System in accordance with the OMB Circular A-76, Performance of Commercial Activities. The Contracting Office anticipates issuing a Request For Proposal (RFP) using FAR Part 12 and 15 for an estimated base period of performance from October 2000 through September 2001 with four one-year option periods. The anticipated contract type will be Firm Fixed Price. The anticipated solicitation date is October 1999. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code is 8744 and the small business size standard is $5 million annual average gross revenue of the concern for the last three fiscal years including foreign and domestic affiliates. Contractors will provide management, tools, supplies, equipment, and labor necessary to repair, maintain, and safely operate the central heat plant High Temperature Hot Water (HTHW). The contractor's plant maintenance procedures will include safe start-up, control, operation, and shutdown. The contractor will ensure the system produces the appropriate thermal demands and remains environmentally compliant during the production and distribution of HTHW. The contractor will ensure proper inspection and maintenance of primary and auxiliary equipment and system functions; including but not limited to production, production control, distribution, pumping, emission control, water treatment, and fuel supply. Piping, valves, boilers, and other items will be maintained according to the appropriate craft and utility codes. Respondents must identify expertise in the above functions by submission of a capability statement; past performance within the last two years or similar type contracts and include client point of contact; estimated value and references. Capability statements are not to exceed 10 pages. Respondents must identify their business size; if subcontracts are to be used, provide anticipated percentage of effort to be subcontracted and whether small or large businesses will be used. Submit this information to the attention of Sharon Morgan at the address or fax listed. This sources sought is for information and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a solicitation and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 01 APRIL 1999. Posted 03/01/99 (D-SN303490). (0060)

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