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E -- PRIVATIZATION UNDER 10 USC 2688, UTILITY SYSTEMS: CONVEYANCE AUTHORITY AT WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, MISSOURI DUE 101599 POC Jared Stigge, (405) 416-8190 (jstigge@chguernsey.com). Secondary contact: Dale Allen, (405) 416-8106 (dallen@chguernsey.com). E-MAIL: Click here to contact Jared Stigge via email, jstigge@chguernsey.com. 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". The Air Force is seeking interest and information specifically for the potential privatization of the natural gas utility system at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. OBJECTIVE: Should privatization result, the ownership, operation, and maintenance of Whiteman Air Force Base's natural gas utility system will transfer to a utility service provider, along with the obligation to continue to provide utility service for an indefinite and ongoing period. 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 privatization will ultimately reduce the Air Force's life-cycle costs for operating and maintaining utility systems and services. SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONS: The following information provided is only an estimate and is subject to change. Natural gas is supplied to the base from Williams Pipeline Services via a single 12-inch coated and wrapped steel line at 400 psi. Distribution on base is handled by approximately 160,000 linear feet of piping ranging in size from 2-inches to 6-inches in diameter. The distribution system is composed primarily of plastic pipe, although some coated and wrapped steel is also still in use. The distribution system is capable of handling the current and projected demands of the base, with a current average use of only 21% of available capacity. PROCEDURES: This request to interested parties is for gathering information and is a required component 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 isbeing issued to determine the interest and feasibility of proceeding with a formal request for proposal. 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: 4922/$5M, 4923/$5M, 4924/500, 4925/$5M, 4931/$5M, 4932/$5M, 4939/$5M, 4941/$5M, 4952/$5M, 4953/$6M, 4959/$5M, 4961/$9M, 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 and maintenance of similar utility systems; (2) financial capacity to purchase, expand and operate the utility system; (3) statement detailing the understanding of the obligation to serve in regards to continuous utility service; (4) conceptual rate plan (excluding numerical analysis or proposed rates), i.e. will charges for utility service be made from existing rates or from rates developed specifically for service at the individual base; (5) ideas regarding conjunctive metering and billing for service on base (excluding numerical analysis or proposed rates); (6) discussion of your conceptual basis (excluding numerical analysis or proposed prices) for a proposed purchase price (capitalized earnings value, replacement cost new less depreciation, original cost less depreciation, or other); (7) statement detailing your understanding of applicable state and local utility laws and regulations and your compliance capability; (8) statement detailing your understanding of any existing franchises and your ability to provide service given these conditions; (9) statement detailing your understanding of federal, territorial and local environmental laws and regulations, and familiarity and experience with environmental compliance procedures and regulations for Missouri and the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency; and (10) business size (large, small, small-disadvantage, 8(a), women-owned.) Elaborate proposals or pricing information is neither required nor desired. Under no circumstances will cost data for the existing system be provided. Any innovative or 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 RFIs for different Air Force Bases and their utility systems may be issued in the same time frame. A separate response to each RFI is required. Please respond electronically as well as with hard copy. Posted 09/29/99 (W-SN386150). (0272)

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