Department of the Air Force, United States Air Force Europe, 48 CONS/LGC, RAF Feltwell, Unit 5070 Box 270, RAF Feltwell, UK, 09461-0270

M -- TRANSIENT AIRCRAFT SERVICES SOL Reference-Number-A-76 DUE 033100 POC Abner Devallon, Flight Commander, Phone 226-7181, Fax 226-7192, Email abner.devallon@lakenheath.af.mil -- Paul Violette, Contract Specialist, Phone 011 44 1638 527076, Fax 011 44 1638 527192, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=M&ProjID=Reference-Num ber-A-76&LocID=785. E-MAIL: Abner Devallon, abner.devallon@lakenheath.af.mil. DESCRIPTION: This is an updated Sources Sought Notice. The 48th FW Manpower and Organization Office at RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom is seeking potential sources, under OMB Circular A-76 Cost Comparison Studies, to conduct commercial management and operations of the Transient Aircraft Services at RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall in the United Kingdom. The purpose of this synopsis is to assess the commercial industry base for these services as well as solicit industry participation as we finalize our requirement. Interested industry experts are encouraged to partner with the Government as we develop a quality statement of work (SOW) which incorporates realistic commercial industry performance standards and best practices while satisfying government requirements. The Government solicits industry comments and/or inputs on the proposed SOW to include the proposed performance standards and contract type. The Government is considering a Fixed Price-Award Fee Contract and seeks industry comments. The Government will make copies of the draft SOW available to interested firms. The final SOW and resulting contract must ensure a transparent transition from Government to contractor operations. The work includes providing management control services, arrival services, replenishing services, departure services, emergency services, and special event/exercise services for transient aircraft. The company must have the infrastructure and work force to support operations at the two locations listed above. The decision to retain in-house resources or to outsource will be made on the basis of information submitted from interested parties as well as that gathered from other sources. In the event that it is found to be advantageous for the Government to outsource the work described above, formal solicitation will be issued to interested firms who respond to this sources sought synopsis. The contract period of performance for this service will be for one basic year beginning in April 2001 with four (4) initial one-year option periods. This notice does not constitute an Invitation for Bid or Request for Proposal and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not reimburse contractors for any cost incurred for their participation in this Sources Sought. Any company interested in submitting literature on their capabilities, past performance, and/or price estimates for use in the cost comparison should provide their company name, address, and point of contact to the address shown above, Attn: Capt Devallon. Do not send via UPS or Federal Express. No telephone, facsimile, or electronic submittals will be accepted. The Government will not pay for information received. The Government reserves the right to retain the work in-house and make no contract award. The Government respects all commercial proprietary rights. No information provided to the Government will be released to other firms. Everything submitted will become the property of the United States Posted 02/22/00 (D-SN427232). (0053)

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