Contracts Department, P. O. Drawer 43019, MCLB, Albany, GA 31704-3019

R -- SOLICITATION FOR PERFORMANCE BASED STATEMENT OF WORK SOL M67004-00-P-0014 DUE 021700 POC Sgt Renfroe, Code 89-1, (912)439-6715 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. This requirement is being issued as a Request for Proposal. Solicitation number M67004-00-P-0014 is assigned and shall be a referenced on all proposals. This action is restricted to small businesses and the small business awarding size standard is $5 million. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code is 8748. Solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-13 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-13. The USMC Program Management Office for Marine and NBC, 2033 Barnnet Ave., Suite 315, Quantico VA, 22134-5010, has a requirement for assistance in developing a Performance Based Statement of Work and follow-onsolicitation packages for multiple Logistical Support Service Contracts. The resulting award of an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract will be based on a "best value" determination. It is anticipated that the IDIQ contract will include a minimum of 200 hours and a maximum of 900 hours and the contract period of performance will be from the date of contact award until 1 August 2000. It also is anticipated that contract award will take place without contract discussions, however, the government has the right to hold discussions if necessary. All the offerors should be capable of starting work immediately on this effort. Performance on this effort will require travel to the Program Management Office and will possibly include travel to other customer locations. Award will be made to the company whose offer is determined to be the best value to government. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers, listed in descending order of importance: (1) Past Performance (2) Cost (3) Technical Approach (4) Location. At a minimum, a proposal should include past performance information, technical approach/capabilities, anticipated labor mix, labor hour cost, and personnel qualifications. FAR Clauses/Provisions: 52.203-3, Gratuities, 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation, is considered to be the best value to the Government. 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items. 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Commercial Items (incorporating 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers, 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program, FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offerors responding to this announcement must provide the information contained in 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors Commercial Items. The offeror should also provide its Commercial and Government Entity (Cage) code, Contractor Establishment code (DUNS number) and Tax Identification Number. Contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Register to be eligible for award. If a change occurs in this requirement, only those offerors that respond to this announcement within the required time frame will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. The written proposals and the above required information must be received at this office on or before 18 February 2000, at 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. All responsible sources may submit a quote, which will be considered by the Marine Corps Logistics Base, Albany, GA Contracting Dept. Posted 02/01/00 (W-SN420695). (0032)

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