Department of the Air Force, Direct Reporting Units, 10 ABW/LGC, 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO, 80840-2315

M -- LOGISTICS -- TRANSPORTATION AND CADET SUPPLY SERVICES -- A76 STUDY SOL F05611-99R-0401 DUE 033000 POC Roger Hood, Contracting Specialist, Phone (719) 333-8268, Fax (719) 333-4404, Email roger.hood@usafa.af.mil -- Jean Goforth, Chief, Policy and Programs, Phone (719)333-6858, Fax (719)333-2892, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&ProjID=F05611-99R-04 01&LocID=479. E-MAIL: Roger Hood, roger.hood@usafa.af.mil. The USAF Academy is conducting a competitive sourcing study utilizing OMB Circular A-76 Revised Supplemental Handbook, Air Force Commercial Activities Program Information, and the Federal Acquisition Regulation and its Supplements. Pursuant to Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(1)), the Small Business Administration (SBA) has accepted for competition, this competitive 8(a) procurement to compete against the government's Most Efficient Organization (MEO). The purpose of this competitive study is to determine if it is more efficient for government operated or contractor operated functions within Logistics. The study will include such services as Transportation and Cadet Supply. Transportation services will encompass performing vehicle maintenance, vehicle operations and passenger services. Vehicle Maintenance encompasses scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to include maintenance control and analysis. Vehicle Operations comprises performing scheduled/unscheduled vehicles to includevehicle and driver dispatch, as well as Fleet Management. Passenger Services include passenger movement, as well as administrative management. The Cadet Supply services encompass issuing uniforms, equipment, and supplies to USAF Academy cadets. Acquisition support of the Cadet Supply services includes identifying requirements and ordering uniforms, supplies and equipment. In addition, warehousing and storage services are provided, as well as the issue and processing of uniforms, equipment and supplies. Services shall be provided in accordance with all USAF and Academy procedures/regulations. This service is subject to the Service Contract Act. The RFP and all associated documents when issued will be posted on the Electronic Posting System (EPS) home page. The Internet address is http://www.eps.gov and is listed under EPS for Vendors and Direct Reporting Units. A DRAFT solicitation will be released on or about 8 Mar 00 with the FINAL RFP being released on or about 25 Apr 00. The DRAFT RFP is being issued to solicit comments/questions on the content of the RFP, including the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and how it can be improved/clarified. Comments on the DRAFT RFP are due on or about 30 Mar 00, with the FINAL RFP closing taking place or on about 12 Jun 00. Any interested contractors identifying themselves for this procurement will be placed on the Offerors Mailing List, which will be available electronically at the above EPS Internet address. All Section 8(a) offerors are encouraged to subscribe/register for this solicitation number through EPS to ensure they automatically receive all documents associated with the procurement in a timely manner. All associated documents will also be released electronically unless written requests are received from 8(a) contractors justifying hard copies. Any resulting contract could potentially include a mobilization period, a basic year, and four one-year options. It is anticipated that formal source selection procedures will be used for this acquisition. The Standard Industrial Classification is 8744 and the size standard is $20 million. Point of contact: Mr. Roger Hood (719) 333-8268. GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL ARE CURRENTLY PERFORMING THIS WORK. NO CURRENT OR PAST CONTRACTUAL DATA EXISTS OR IS AVAILABLE. Posted 02/28/00 (D-SN429180). (0059)

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