Department of the Air Force, Air Mobility Command, 436th CONS, 639 Atlantic Street, Dover AFB,, DE, 19902-5639

M -- COST COMPARISON STUDY FOR CENTRAL HEAT PLANT SOL F07603-99-R6007 DUE 110599 POC Sharon Morgan, Competitive Sourcing & Privatization Advisor, Phone (302) 677-5221, Fax (302) 677-5105, Email sharon.morgan@dover.af.mil -- Gloria Hawkins, Contract Specialist, Phone (302) 677-5219, Fax (302) 677-2309, Email Gloria.Hawkins@dover.af.mil WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&;ProjID=F07603-99-R60 07&LocID=536. E-MAIL: Sharon Morgan, sharon.morgan@dover.af.mil. A Cost Comparison Study (A-76) of the Central Heat Plant System at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware is being conducted in accordance with the OMB Circular A-76, Performance of Commercial Activities. The contractor shall operate and maintain the central heat system and other designated equipment in accordance with the contract, the appropriate equipment manufacturer_s recommendations, and commercial practices. The contractor_s plant maintenance procedures shall include safe start-up, control, operation, and shutdown. The contractor shall ensure the system produces the appropriate thermal demands and remains environmentally compliant during the production and distribution of High Temperature Hot Water (HTHW). The contractor shall ensure proper inspection and maintenance of primary and ancillary equipment and system functions, including but not limited to production, production control, distribution, pumping, emission control, water treatment, and fuel supply. The Contractor is responsible for the safe, effective and efficient operation, maintenance, repair and corrosion control of the central heat plant and all of it_s ancillary equipment which will include natural gas regulators, meters, pumps and piping from the components inside the plant walls. Piping, distribution, pressure valves, boilers, and other items shall be maintained according to the appropriate craft and utility codes. Period of performance: is Initial period is 01 October 2000 through 30 September 2001; Option Year 1 period is 01 October 2001 through 30 September 2002; Option Year 3 period is 01 October 2003 through 30 September 2004; and Option Year 4 is 01 October 2004 through 30 September 2005. This project is 100% set-aside for small business. The Standard Industrial Code (SIC) is 8744 and the small business size standard is $5 million annual average gross revenue of the concern for the last three fiscal years including foreign and domestic affiliates. The solicitation is available over the Internet, NO HARD COPIES will be sent. Follow the links on the electronic postings system (EPS) website to access the solicitation: USAF Offices, Air Mobility Command, 436 CONS. Once the solicitation is posted, it is incumbent upon interested parties to review this site frequently for any updates/amendments to any and all documents. All prospective offerors interested in submitting a proposal on this solicitation must have a commercial entity (CAGE) code. Since this is a Cost Comparison Study, a Government cost estimate is being developed and a contract may or may not result. The Request for Proposal (RFP) is a best value source selection and will consist of three parts; technical capability of contractor to meet requirement, present/past performance history and price. Technical capability, present/past performance, when combined, are significantly more important than price. The Government reserves the right to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions. Therefore, each initial offer should contain the offerors best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government further reserves the right to conduct discussions, if later determined by the Contracting Officer as necessary. Failure of an offerors proposal to meet ANY given requirement of the RFP may result in the entire proposal being found to be unacceptable and eliminated from further consideration. Evaluation factors will be set forth in the solicitation. Questions about this solicitation should be e-mailed to Sharon Morgan, Contract Specialist, at sharon.morgan@dover.af.mil. Posted 08/30/99 (D-SN374127). (0242)

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