DA, Directorate of Contracting, Fort Drum, New York 13602-5220

M -- DRAFT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR READINESS BUSINESS CENTER SUPPORT SERVICES FOR FORT DRUM, NEW YORK SOL DAKF36-99-R-0002 DUE 092899 POC Contract Specialist Stephen Clendenen (315) 772-6514 Contracting Officer Cynthia Gillette (315) 772-6514 WEB: Click here to download a copy of the Draft RFP, http://www.drum.army.mil/garrison/director/spcl/dircon/service.htm. E-MAIL: click here to email the Contract Specialist, clendenens@drum-emh4.army.mil. OMB Circular A-76 Cost Comparison Study of the Readiness Business Center (RBC) Support Services for Fort Drum, NY. Second synopsis and notification of Draft Request For Proposal. The intent of this study is to determine the most efficient and cost effective method of providing the management and operation of the RBC services. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. The study will determine whether these services should be performed under a contract with commercial sources or through the federal work force. A Government proposal to provide these services is being developed and a contract may or may not result. RBC services sustain Fort Drum's readiness mission. Functional areas include Battle Simulation Center, Training (Civilian/Military), Training Support Center, Plans and Operations Support, Combat Readiness Training Support, and Educational Services. Proposal evaluation will be in accordance with the procedures set forth in OMB Circular A-76 and Section M of the of the Request for Proposal (RFP). RFP issuance will be o/a 28 Jun 99, and will be available by accessing the Fort Drum Directorate of Contracting's Home Page at http://www.drum.army.mil/garrison/director/spcl/dircon/service.htm. Hard copies of the RFP will not be available. Any resultant contract will have a performance period consisting of a base year with four option years and contract type is anticipated to be cost plus award fee. A complete technical, management and cost proposal with associated documentation will be required. SIC is 8744 with small business size standard of $20.0 million. Solicitation is unrestricted and offers may be submitted by any responsible source. A draft RFP will be issued o/a 21 Apr 99. The draft RFP will be also available at the Fort Drum Directorate of Contracting's Home Page at http://www.drum.army.mil/garrison/director/spcl/dircon/service.htm. Comments are to be returned by 21 May 99 and are to be submitted electronically to clendenens@drum-emh4.army.mil. Posted 04/19/99 (W-SN321591). (0109)

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