Operational Contracting Division, 127 WG/LGC, 29553 George Ave., -- Bldg 303, Selfridge ANG Base MI 48045-5399

M -- TRANSIENT AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE SERVICES SOL DAHA2099RB008 DUE 051099 POC Pat Paschick, (810) 307-4733 and Robert Aguilar, (810) 307-5235 WEB: 127th Wing Selfridge ANG Base MI click here to view, http://www.miself.ang.af.mil/. E-MAIL: Contract Specialist, Services, ppaschick@ mimtc.ang.af.mil and raguilar@mimtc.ang.af.mil.. DESC: IMPORTANT NOTICE: DFARS 252.204-7004 "Required Central Contractor Registration" applies to this solicitation. Lack of registration in the CCR database will make an offeror INELIGIBLE FOR AWARD. Please ensure compliance with this regulation when submitting your proposal. Call 1-888-227-2423 or visit the Internet at http://ccr.edi.disa.mil for more information. The solicitation number is DAHA2099RB008. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). The Air National Guard is contemplating a firm fixed price contract for Communications Services. These services are currently being performed by the Government, and a direct conversion under OMB Circular A-76 will be conducted to determine the most cost-effective mode of operation. The proposed contract will have a one month Basic Period with three twelve-month Option Periods. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which will be considered. A contract will not be awarded if Government performance is determined to be more advantageous. The proposed contract is 100% set aside for small business concerns. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code for this solicitation is 4581, the small business size is $5,000,000.00. If issued electronically it is the offeror's responsibility to monitor this site for the release of amendments (if any). DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: The Transient Maintenance provides the following services to a wide variety of military aircraft: Transient Alert Management Control, Arrival Services, Processing Services and Departure Services A brief breakdown of these services include, but are not limited to: 1. Arrival services, including prepositioning safety and ground equipment, check for hot brakes, marshal aircraft, install gear lock pins, ejection seat pins and canopy pins, install wheel chocks, ground aircraft, debrief aircraft commander, retrieve deployed chutes and repack, and connect support equipment. 2. Maintenance services, including turn around inspections, check and service engine oil, refuel/defuel aircraft, check and service oxygen, visual inspection of airframe and components, check for fluid leaks, damage or safety of flight discrepancies, document forms, tow aircraft, secure overnight aircraft, check tires and struts, change wheel and tire assemblies, perform operational checks and minor maintenance. 3. Departure services, including brief aircraft commander, inspect parking area for FOD, open/secure travel pod doors, remove ground equipment, wires, chocks, pins and other equipment, assist flight crew in preflight and engine checklist, and perform end of runway inspections. Contractors must be fully qualified in all aspects of the requirement to be considered. REQUEST FOR SOLICITATION: Hard copies of the solicitation will not be available. The solicitation may be issued via e-mail and/or may be available for viewing and downloading at the following web site: http://www.miself.ang.af.mil/. When requesting the solicitation please provide Business size (i.e., large business, small business, small and disadvantaged business, 8(a) certified business, woman-owned small business), Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code Number, and Dun and Bradstreet (DUNS) Number. All requests for solicitation package must be in writing by letter, e-mail, or FAX (810) 307-4322. All offeror's MUST include e-mail address. Telephonic requests for solicitation will not be honored. Preproposal Meeting: Preproposal meeting for offerors will be conducted on 21 April 1999 at 0900 Eastern Standard Time (EST). All contractors are to notify the administrator at (810) 307-5235 or 4733 no later than the day prior to the conference. All contractors are to meet at 29553 George Ave., Bldg. 303, Room 112. SUBMISSIONS/POINT-OF-CONTACT: Anticipated solicitation issue date is 8 April 1999. Submissions of past performance is due no later than five days prior to Proposal due date. All proposals should be clearly marked with the bidder's name and solicitation number. Proposals are due to the Operational Contracting Division, 127WG/LGC, 29553 George Avenue, Selfridge ANG Base, MI 48045-5399, no later than 4:00 PM Eastern Standard time on 10 May 1999. Government points of contact are Pat Paschick, (810) 307-4733(ppaschick@ mimtc.ang.af.mil) and Robert Aguilar, (810) 307-5235(raguilar@mimtc.ang.af.mil). Posted 03/09/99 (W-SN306479). (0068)

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