United States Air Force, Air Mobility Command, 92nd CONS, 110 West ENT, Suite 200, Fairchild AFB, WA, 99011-9403

M -- OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF CENTRAL STEAM PLANT ON FAIRCHILD AFB, WA SOL F45613-99-R0008 DUE 061499 POC Pete Moore, Contract Specialist, Phone (509)247-5767, Fax (509)247-8684, Email pete.moore@fairchild.af.mil -- Marion Nelson, Contracting Officer, Phone (509)247-4877, Fax (509)247-8685, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=R&;ProjID=F45613-99-R00 08&LocID=761. E-MAIL: Pete Moore, pete.moore@fairchild.af.mil. An A-76 cost comparison study is being conducted for steam operations at Fairchild AFB WA in accordance with OMB Circular A-76, Performance of Commercial Activities. The Contracting Office anticipates issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) and FAR Part 15 (Contracting by Negotiations). The estimated basic period of performance is 1 October 2000 through 30 September 2001, with four (4) one-year option periods. The anticipated time frame for issuing the solicitation is October 1999. Any resulting contract will be firm-fixed price. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code is 8744 and the small business size standard is $5 million annual average gross revenue for the last three (3) fiscal years, including foreign and domestic affiliates. Contractors shall provide management, tools, supplies, equipment, and labor necessary to repair, maintain, and safely operate the central steam plant on Fairchild AFB. The Contractor's plant maintenance procedures will include safe start-up, control, operation, and shutdown. The Contractor will be required to ensure the system produces the appropriate thermal demands and that it remains environmentally compliant during the production of steam. The Contractor will be required to ensure proper inspection and maintenance of auxiliary equipment and system functions; including, but not limited to, production, control, pumping, emission control, water treatment, and fuel supply. Plant piping, values, boilers, plant facilities, and other items shall be maintained according to appropriate craft and utility codes. Contractors must identify expertise in the above functions by submitting a capability statement not to exceed 10 pages in length. The statement should address past performance for the last three years, award data (i.e., contract number, dollar value, etc.) for similar contracts previously awarded, references and points of contacts. Respondents must identify their business size; if subcontracts are to be used, provide anticipated percentage of effort to be subcontracted and whether small or large businesses will be used. Point of contact: Submit requested information to the attention of Mr. Pete Moore at the address or fax listed. This "Sources Sought Notice" is for information and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a solicitation and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 14 June 1999. Posted 05/12/99 (D-SN330748). (0132)

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