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R -- EGYPTIAN PERSONNEL SUPPORT SERVICES SOL EGYPTIAN PSS DUE 123099 POC Chris Opheim, WEB: EGYPT_PSS-Egyptian Personnel Support Services, http://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil/pixslibr/EGYPT_PSS/EGYPT_PSS.asp. E-MAIL: christine.opheim@wpafb.af.mil, christine.opheim@wpafb.af.mil. Background "The Air Force Security Assistance Center (AFSAC), Wright-Patterson AFB, OH is seeking information for the re-competition of the non-personal services contract for the Personnel Support Services (PSS) effort located in the country of Egypt. This is the market research stage of the acquisition. The PSS provides support for United States Department of Defense (DOD) and contractor personnel performing service under Foreign Military Sales programs on behalf of the Egyptian Air Force. The services shall be performed in Egypt in the Greater Cairo Area and at the following Air Base sites: Abu Hammad, Beni Suef, Gianaclis, Abu Suer, Katamaya, Borg Al Arab. The contract is expected to begin 1 Oct 2001 with a 60 day phase-in (01 August -- 30 September 2001). The basic period of performance is anticipated to be one year with 4 one year option periods. Contracted services will include, but are not limited to, providing support for DOD and contractor personnel located in Egypt who are on permanent or temporary duty assignments. The approximate number of DOD and contractor personnel and their dependents supported by this effort is 350. However, this number fluctuates constantly. Examples of the types of services to be provided are housing/utilities management/maintenance, furniture/appliance management/maintenance, building and equipment management/maintenance, vehicle management/maintenance, communications, fire protection services, security support services, medical care, convenience stores, custodial services and grounds maintenance, recreation and dining halls. Other support services include mail service, base passes, work permits, chaplain access, customs clearance, financial services, visa assistance and administrative support. We intend to issue a sources sought synopsis, draft solicitation and requirement's package with a request for comment on the worldwide web at the following website: www.pixs.wpab.af.mil. Dates of release have yet to be determined. PAPER COPIES OF THE DRAFT SOLICITATION AND ANYOTHER DOCUMENTS FORTHCOMING WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: (1) Please describe the contracting method customarily used in the commercial sector to obtain Support Services as described above (i.e. negotiated contract, sealed bids, purchase order, delivery order, etc). (2) What is the preferred contract type? (i.e. Fixed Price Incentive, Cost Plus, Firm-Fixed Price, Cost Plus Award Fee, etc.). (3) If the answer to number 2 is a Cost contract, how is fee awarded? Fee is linked to what performance measurers? Are incentive arrangements included? Please explain. (4) If Fixed Price, are certain Contract Line Items Numbers (CLINS) cost reimbursable? If so, what requirements fall under those CLINS? (5) Please list the customary commercial delivery terms (performance periods), if any. (6) Please list the customary discount payment terms, if any. (7) Please provide what the customary commercial Statement of Work comprises? If available provide a copy. (8) What are the customary commercial deliverables for this requirement? (9) If you have any suggestions or comments that could aid the Government in defining our requirement for Support Services, please feel free to include them in your response to this market research. (10) The Government is planning to have an Industry Day within the next few months. What forum would be most effective to obtain the optimum results of providing/sharing information at this stage of the acquisition? NOTE: Request each source not expend a lot of time and effort to respond to the market research. The Government understands businesses have limited personnel and may expend more time gathering and providing information than we intend under the mistaken belief it will help them win award of a Government contract. Please remember this information is for MARKET RESEARCH only and does not commit the Government in any way. This office is seeking information and not a bidder mailing list at this time. This Market Research does not in any way commit the Government to purchase goods or services. The Market Research information compiled will be used for Government purposes only. The Government will not respond to comments provided at this time. The response should be simultaneously e-mailed to Ms. Chris Opheim at christine.opheim@ wpafb.af.mil and Mr. Terry Hudson at terry.hudson@wpafb.af.mil. The mailing address for the individuals listed above is AFSAC/PKT, AREA C BLDG 210, 1822 VAN PATTON DR, WPAFB OH 45433-5337; FAX (937) 656-1896. Please submit your response to this office by mail, fax or e-mail no later than 30 Dec 99. If you have any questions please contact Ms Chris Opheim at the e-mail address above. " Posted 01/26/00 (D-SN419039). (0026)

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