United States Air Force, Air Mobility Command, 89th CONS, 1419 Menoher Drive, Andrews AFB, MD, 20762-6500

S -- PRIVATIZATION UNDER 10 USC 2688, UTILITY SYSTEMS: CONVEYANCE AUTHORITY AT ANDREWS AFB MD SOL FA4416-99-R-0028 DUE 062199 POC Greg Cate, Contract Specialist, Phone 301-981-1268, Fax 301-981-1270, Email Greg.Cate@andrews.af.mil -- Brenda White, Contract Specialist, Phone 301-981-1258, Fax 301-981-1270, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=R&;ProjID=FA4416-99-R-0 028&LocID=250. E-MAIL: Greg Cate, Greg.Cate@andrews.af.mil. PURPOSE: The Air Force seeks to identify responsible potential sources and obtain information in regards to privatization of utility systems in accordance with 10 USC 2688, Utility Systems: Conveyance Authority. On behalf of Andrews AFB MD, Avila Government Services, Inc. is seeking interest and information specifically for the potential privatization of the natural gas, potable water and wastewater utility systems at Andrews AFB MD. For the purposes of this solicitation, Andrews AFB MD also includes three remote locations: Brandywine Receiver site, Brandywine housing area, and Davidsonville Transmitter site. OBJECTIVE: Should privatization result, the ownership of Andrews AFB's potable water and wastewater utility systems, operation and maintenance and obligation to continue to provide utility service for an indefinite and ongoing period will transfer to a utility service provider. All responsibility for maintaining reliable utility service, including such items as environmental compliance, maintenance costs, major system renovations, construction, equipment, manpower and overhead costs will become the utility service provider's responsibility. It is intended that the privatization will ultimately reduce the Air Force's life-cycle costs for operating and maintaining the potable water and wastewater utility systems and services. SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONS: The following is provided only to give an approximation of the size, scope and general description of the potable water and wastewater utility systems at Andrews AFB. The information presented is intended for estimated purposes only. Andrews AFB hosts several Air Force and Defense units with a variety of missions as well as the Brandywine Receive site, Brandywine housing area, and the Davidsonville Transmitter site. The Brandywine Receiver site and housing area are located approximately 5 miles south from the main site located on approximately 600 acres. The Davidsonville Transmitter site is about 30 miles north of the main base between Washington, D.C. and Annapolis, MD, and is located on approximately 600 acres. The natural gas system includes approximately 52,000 linear feet (LF) of pipe serving commercial, industrial, and residential users and ranging in size from 1 inch up to 10 inches. The main base includes over 200 major operational buildings and more than 2200 units of family housing. Annual potable water consumption is over 500,000,000 gallons with a distribution system of more than 600,000 LF of pipe ranging from under 2 inches up to 14 inches in diameter, and 835 fire hydrants. The water distribution system also includes 5 water storage tanks ranging between 15,000 and 500,000 gallongs, 5 groundwater withdrawal wells, and 3 potable water treatment facilities. The wastewater system is comprised of approximately 350,000 LF of pipe, associated manholes, and 40 lift stations. PROCEDURES: This source-sought is for gathering information and is a required component and part of a systematic process to evaluate the interested parties under the Air Force's utilities privatization program. In order to minimize costs both to potentially interested parties and the government, this notice is being issued to determine the interest and feasibility of proceeding with a formal request for proposals. Should insufficient credible interest be identified for a privatization action, it is highly likely that no formal solicitation will be issued. SHOULD INTEREST BE DETERMINED SUFFICIENT, A FORMAL REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS MAY BE FORTHCOMING. Small Business interests shall note the FAR Part 19 Standard Industrial Codes (SIC) and size standards for the utility systems identified in this announcement. Some, all, or any combination of the following may apply. SIC/SS: 4911/4 million (M) Megawatt hours, 4922/$5M, 4923/$5M, 4924/500, 4925/$5M, 4931/$5M, 4932/$5M, 4939/$5M, 4941/$5M, 4952/$5M, 4953/$6M, 4959/$5M, and 4971/$5M. REQUESTED RESPONSE: Interested parties should provide a statement of interest on company letterhead (not to exceed 20 pages in length). The statement should include as a minimum the following criteria: 1) capability and experience in ownership, operation, maintenance and construction of similar potable water and wastewater utility systems; 2) financial capacity to purchase, expand, and operate the utility sy stems; 3) statement detailing the understanding of the obligation to serve in regards to continuous utility service; 4) statement detailing the legal right to serve, own, operate and maintain utility systems and an understanding of any applicable federal and local utility laws, regulations or franchise requirements affecting utilities in the State of Maryland, and capability of complying with such requirements; 5) statement detailing the understanding of federal and local environmental procedures and regulations and familiarity and experience with environmental compliance procedures and regulations for the State of Maryland and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Elaborate proposals or pricing information is neither required nor desired. Under no circumstances will cost data for the existing systems be provided. Any innovative and new conceptual ideas to achieve the stated objective are encouraged. If a site visit and the provision of additional data are later determined necessary, notification will be provided by way of an amendment to this announcement. It should be noted that the requests for information(RFI) for different utility systems may be issued in the same timeframe. A separate response to each RFI is required. Statements of interest should be mailed to the 89th Contracting Squadron, 1419 Menoher Drive, Andrews AFB MD 20762-6500. Points of contact are cited below. Posted 05/21/99 (D-SN334455). (0141)

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