M -- OMB CIRCULAR A-76 COST COMPARISON STUDY OF MATERIEL DISTRIBUTION SERVICES PERFORMED AT THE DEFENSE DISTRIBUTION DEPOT CHERRY POINT (DDCN) A draft RFP for the cost comparison study for the most efficient and cost effective method of providing distribution services in the management and operation of the Defense Distribution Depot, Cherry Point, NC (DDCN) is currently available over the Internet at the following address: http://www.supply.dla.mil/a76. Potential offerors are requested to submit comments NLT January 18, 2000 for consideration prior to the final RFP release. The final RFP will be available and issued on January 25, 2000. the resultant contract, if any, will be awarded on an all or none basis as a hybrid fixed price, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract with cost reimbursement provisions. The contract performance period will be a three year base period with the potential of an additional two year option period. This requirement will be issued on an unrestricted basis. SIC and Size Standard is 4225 -- $18.5 million. This solicitation will not result in a contract if Government performance is determined tobe more advantageous in accordance with OMB Circular A-76 procedures. Hard copies of the RFP will not be available. Past Performance information will be required NLT March 3, 2000. The RFP closing date is March 17, 2000. The Site Visit and Pre-proposal Conference will be held on Sunday, February 13, 2000 and Monday, February 14, 2000 at DDCN, Cherry Point, NC. Distinct from the conference is the Hands-on-Demonstration of the Distribution Standard System (DSS), which will be conducted beginning at 12:30 on Monday, February 14, 2000 at DDCN. Only those having confirmed reservations prior to COB February 4, 2000 will be permitted to attend. Reservations are to be made via email to defense_depots@dscc.dla.mil. Please include attendee name(s), company name, address and telephone number(s). Confirmation will be by return email. Attendees are limited to two per organization per event. Directions to DDCN, location of conference, and all other information pertaining to the Pre-proposal Conference/Site Visit and DSS HOD will be available on the web site. WEB: Click here for Draft Solicitation and Additional information, http://www.supply.dla.mil/a76. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contracting Officer and, defense_depot@dscc.dla.mil. Posted 01/04/00 (W-SN412926).

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