Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AAC -- Air Armament Center, AAC/PK, 205 West D Avenue, Suite 433, Eglin AFB, FL, 32542-6864

S -- COMBINED CUSTOMER SERVICES AT EGLIN AFB FLORIDA SOL F08651-00-R-0032 DUE 042100 POC Mary Steinmetz, Contract Specialist, Phone (850)882-5072 ext. 5248, Fax (850)882-4916, Email steinmet@eglin.af.mil -- Bonnie Hochmuth, Contracting Officer, Phone 850-882-9188x5222, Email hockmutb@eglin.af.mil WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&;ProjID=F08651-00-R-0 032&LocID=1182. E-MAIL: Mary Steinmetz, steinmet@eglin.af.mil. 17. The Air Armament Center (AAC) is pursuing conversion of a portion of its Combined Customer Service function to a contract activity based on an OMB Circular A-76 study. It is anticipated that Two-Step Sealed Bidding will be utilized. AAC contemplates release of a solicitation within the next 6 months. THIS IS ONLY AN ESTIMATED DATE. The functions under study include the following: a) Education and Training Flight Operations Section; b) Military Personnel Customer Service; and c) The Arts and Crafts Store. The proposed service Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC Code) for this acquisition is 8744 ($5 million). This action is under 100% small-business set-aside. The number of funded authorizations performing the services currently are: 39 military and 12 civilians. These numbers may decrease slightly. For contractual information contact Ms Mary Steinmetz, AAC/PKOB, 850-882-5072, ext 5248 or Ms Bonnie Hochmuth. An Ombudsman has been appointed to address concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but communicates contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate Government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman shall maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Matters of a routine or administrative nature concerning this acquisition should not be addressed to the Ombudsman but rather to the Contracting Officer or Contract Specialist identified above. For any other concerns, interested parties may call the AAC Ombudsman, Dr. Mario J. Caluda, AAC/CD, 101 West D Avenue, Suite 123, Eglin AFB FL 32525-5495, phone 850-882-5558 or E-Mail caluda@eglin.af.mil. The date shown in Item 10 is the date for contractor response to indicate interest in this requirement. It is not a proposal receipt date. Firms responding should indicate if they are a small business against the size standard. Contractors should check this website for updates. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered by this agency. This is a paperless acquisition. Paper copies of the solicitation will not be issued, but the solicitation will be available on the Federal Government's Electronic P0sting System at www.eps.gov. Firms responding must reply either by facsimile at (850) 882-9441, attention to Ms. Lana Wallace or by email at boyle@eglin.af.mil. This is the first synopsis in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-76. An in-house cost estimate is being developed and a contract may or may not result. This does not constitute an IFB or RFP and is not construed as a commitment by the Government. Notes 1 and 26 apply.**** Posted 10/21/99 (D-SN393916). (0294)

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