Phillips Laboratory/PKO, Directorate of Contracting, Operational Contracting Division, 2000 Wyoming Blvd SE, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117

D -- OMB CIRCULAR A-76 COST COMPARISON STUDY FOR THE 377TH COMMUNICATIONS SQUADRON, KIRTLAND AFB NM. SOL F29650-99-B-0001 POC S. Knickerbocker, DET 8/AFRL/PKC (505) 853-1112. WEB: http://www.de.afrl.af.mil/pk/, http://www.de.afrl.af.mil/pk/. E-MAIL: knickers@plk.af.mil, knickers@plk.af.mil. DESC: Notification of Contract Action (NOCA). This CBD announcement constitutes a Notice of Contract Action of a proposed A-76 Cost Comparison Study for communication and computer services for the 377th Communications Squadron, Kirtland AFB, NM. POC is Ms. Nicki Knickerbocker, Contracting Officer, DET 8 AFRL/PKC, telephone (505) 853-1112. The Phillips Laboratory/PKC Division, Kirtland AFB NM intends to issue a Request for Technical Proposals (F29650-99-B-0001), on or about 3 May 1999, with proposals due 3 June 1999. Access will be via our homepage on the Internet at the following address: http://www.de.afrl.af.mil/pk/. Hard copies of the request for Technical Proposals will not be available. Services include but are not limited to: The management, operation, maintenance and planning of communications, computer systems, multimedia services and information management for the 377th Air Base Wing Communications Squadron and support for approximately 200 associate units (approximately 20,000 personnel), Kirtland AFB, NM. The government is currently performing these services, and a cost comparison under OMB circular A-76 will be conducted to determine the most cost-effective mode of operation. A contract will not be awarded if Government performance is determined to be more advantageous. A Secret/Top Secret clearance may be required for various personnel. Contractors must identify their business type (i.e., large business, small disadvantaged business, small business, 8(a) certified business, woman-owned business, etc.) The Government contemplates Two-Step Sealed Bidding as the method for the proposed procurement. A draft copy of the PWS can be accessed at http://www.de.afrl.af.mil/pk/. This acquisition is 100% set-aside for Small Business. A Pre-proposal conference is tentatively scheduled for (9:00 am) 13 May 1999, Kirtland AFB, NM. Specific details and procedures will be identified in the Step one letter request for Technical Proposals and /or the Internet web site. Concerns from potential offerors during theproposal development phase of this acquisition should communicate first with the contracting officer, Nicki Knickerbocker, PKC, (505) 853-1112, to request information, pose questions and voice concerns before contacting the Ombudsman. In those instances where potential offerors cannot obtain resolution from the contracting officer, they are invited to contact the AFRL Ombudsman, Mr. Eugene DeWall, DET 8 AFRL/PK, 35550 Aberdeen Ave., SE, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5776 or telephone (505) 846-4979. For all other contracting issues, please contact Ms. Nicki Knickerbocker, PKC, at (505) 853-1112 or FAX (505) 853-1149. See Notes 1 and 26. Posted 04/16/99 (W-SN321432). (0106)

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