FISC Norfolk Detachment Philadelphia, 700 Robbins Ave., Bldg. 2B, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5083

D -- TELECOMMUNICATIONS BASE SUPPORT SERVICES SOL N00140-99-R-2836 DUE 063099 POC Kristi Brown, Contract Negotiator -- 215-697-9635, J. J. Swizewski, Contracting Officer -- 215-697-9630 E-MAIL: CLICK HERE TO CONTACT BID OFFICER, SYNOPSIS@PHIL.FISC.NAVY.MIL. The Fleet and Industrial Supply Center (FISC), Norfolk Detachment Philadelphia intends to acquire telecommunications base support services for Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station (NCTS) Cutler, Maine. This acquisition is for the provision of all services, functions, and tasks necessary to fulfill the NCTS Cutler telecommunications mission, including: (1) Managing the telecommunications operation; (2) Providing Very Low Frequency (VLF) and High Frequency (HF) communications; (3)Providing planned maintenance, corrective maintenance and repair for all electronic equipment and antenna systems; (4) Operating and maintaining the power plant and associated equipment; (5) Providing base support; and (6) Procuring supplies. The U.S. Navy has determined that this requirement is a commercial activity as defined by OMB Circular A-76. A Firm Fixed Price contract is anticipated and will be solicited using commercial item practices in accordance with FAR Part 12. The resultant solicitation is part of a Government cost comparison to determine whether accomplishing the specified work under contract or by Government performance is more economical. If Government performance is determined to be more economical, this solicitation will cancelled and no contract will be awarded. The period of performance is for a twelve month base period and will contain provisions for four, twelve-month option periods. The applicable Standard Industrial Classification code is 4813 and the size standard is 1,500 employees. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by FISC Norfolk Detachment Philadelphia. Requests for a copy of the solicitation should be made by letter or telefax (Fax # 215-697-9738) to FISC Norfolk Detachment Philadelphia, 700 R obbins Ave., Bldg 2B, Philadelphia, PA 19111, Code 02P52F (Bid Room). The solicitation will be available at FISC Norfolk's web address: http://www.nor.fisc.navy.mil/contracts/solicitations/default.htm or at NECO web address: http://neco.navy.mil. Posted 05/10/99 (D-SN329426). (0130)

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