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S -- PRIVATIZATION OF THE ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AT THE U.S. ARMY SOLDIER SYSTEM COMMAND, NATICK RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER, NATICK MASSACHUSETTS SOL SP0600-99-R-0082 DUE 082399 POC Kathleen Cahill, Commodity Business Specialist, Defense Energy Support Center (DESC-APP) (703) 767-8127, Lisa Lombard, Contract Specialist, DESC, (703) 767-8322 and Elizabeth Pesenti Contracting Officer, (703) 767-8130. WEB: Privatization solicitation information, http://www.desc.dla.mil/main/a/electric/priv.htm (posting pending). E-MAIL: For additional information or clarification, kcahill@desc.dla.mil llombard@desc.dla.mil or epesenti@desc.dla.mil. This is a notice of intent to award under competitive provisions for the following: privatization of the electrical distribution utility system in accordance with 10 USC 2688, "Utility Systems: Conveyance Authority" for the US Army Soldier System Command, Natick Research, Development and Engineering Center located in the State of Massachusetts. The potential privatization actions will include transfer of ownership, operation and maintenance, and the obligation to serve. The Army intends to retain ownership of all land and will grant easements and leases for access to land associated with each utility system. All applicable State and Federal laws and regulations must be complied with. Massachusetts State regulations limit the provision of electrical distribution services at the US Army Soldier System Command, Natick Research, Development and Engineering Center to Boston Edison Company. No other person shall provide distribution service within Boston Edison Company's territory without the written consentof Boston Edison Company which shall be filed with the Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications and Energy and the clerk of the municipality so affected. OBJECTIVE: Should privatization occur, the ownership of the entire utility plant and equipment to include, all capital investments, operation, maintenance and repair responsibilities, shall transfer to a publicly or privately owned utility provider. All responsibility for maintaining reliable service, including such items as environmental compliance, operation, maintenance, major systems renovations, construction, equipment, manpower and overhead shall be the responsibility of the utility provider. INSTALLATION AND UTILITY SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS: Location: U.S. Army Soldier System Command, Natick Research, Development and Engineering Center, Natick Massachusetts 01760-5026. Description of Facilities: The electrical distribution system is described as follows: a. Electrical Distribution System: -- Electrical poser is currently being supplied to the Army Installation by the Boston Edison Company -- Overhead Electrical Lines (5,242 Linear Feet) -- Underground Distribution Lines (17,130 Linear Feet) -- Substation Facilities (13.8 kV) -- Pad/Pole mounted transformers, services, streetlights, and exterior lighting Any interested party that can provide written certification from the Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications and Energy that indicates their eligibility to own and operate this electrical distribution system should contact Kathleen Cahill, Commodity Business Specialist, (703) 767-8127, Lisa Lombard, Contract Specialist, (703) 767-8322 or Elizabeth Pesenti, Contracting Officer, (703) 767-8130. Posted 04/22/99 (W-SN323240). (0112)

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