DHHS/FDA/NCTR, Contracts Branch, HFT 322, 3900 NCTR Road, Jefferson, AR 72079-9502

M -- ON-SITE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE OF FACILITIES POC Contract Specialist, Sandra Jackson, 870/543-7469: Contracting Officer Priscella T. Sullivan, 870/543-7271 This is a MARKET SEARCH for SMALL BUSINESS AND 8(A)FIRMS. The National Center for Toxicological Research, Jefferson, Arkansas has a requirement for On-Site Operational Maintenance and Support Services for facilities consisting of approximately 1,000,000 square feet of floor space, of which about 80 percent has been renovated or converted for administrative, research and research support. Services will include, but not be limited to: operation of on-site utility systems; providing craft shop support services; preventive and remedial maintenance on utility plants and equipment, process and non-process equipment; maintenance, alteration and repair of buildings and stuctures and those currently undergoing renovation and new construction. All companies responding to this synopsis must demonstrate their experience and/or capability by submitting qualification statements, including references directly related to the subject requirement. Qualification statements should be sent to the above address from any SMALL BUSINESS and/or 8(A) FIRMS and will be evaluated on the basis of (1)Experience and knowledge in the operation, maintenance and testing of HVAC and refrigeration equipment and systems. (2) Experience and a thorough understanding of the operation and maintenance of all utility systems. These utility systems are relative to: (i)Steam generation and distribution, (ii) Water pumping, distribution, treatment and storage, (iii) Waste water treatment and sewage systems, and (iv) Electrical plant and distribution. (3) Experience in the operation and maintenance of sophisticated HVAC equipment and controls associated with environmental monitoring systems. (4) Experience in performing alteration work in an occupied laboratory environment. Specific and specialized experience in the protection of occupants, structures, equipment and on-going research. (5) Experience in the removal of hazardous type materials such as asbestos, while in the performance of alteration and repairs. Qualification statements must include references and provide: (a) the referenced contract number(s); (b)the type of contract and dollar amount; (c) a description of the work performed and end products produced; (d) for whom the services were performed and personal point of contact (name, title, address and telephone number); (e) performance period and location; and (f) number and type of personnel employed on the specified contract. Firms responding to this request for qualification statements should indicate whether they are or are not certified by the Small Business Administration as an 8(a)firm. This information will be used to determine if a buy from an 8(a)firm or a set-aside for small business firms is appropriate. The applicable SIC Code is 8744 with a size code standard of $20.0 million. a fixed price contract with indefinite quantity portion is contemplated with one year performance period and four one-year options periods. Qualification statements are due no later than fourteen (14) business days after publication of this notice and should reference Sources Sought No. 00-2000. Seven (7) copies of the qualification statement (original plus six copies) must be submitted.***** Posted 04/01/99 (W-SN315251). (0091)

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