Department of the Air Force, Pacific Air Forces, 3rd Contracting Squadron, 10480 22nd Street, Elmendorf AFB, AK, 99506-2500

D -- A-76 COMMUNICATIONS FUNCTIONS AT ELMENDORF AFB, ALASKA SOL F65501-00-R-0038 POC Lori Johnston, Contract Specialist, Phone 907-552-5587, Fax 907-552-7496, Email lori.johnston@elmendorf.af.mil -- Charles Grahling, Contract Administrator, Phone 907-552-5566, Fax 907-552-7496, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=R&ProjID=F65501-00-R-0 038&LocID=641. E-MAIL: Lori Johnston, lori.johnston@elmendorf.af.mil. Elmendorf AFB, Alaska is conducting a competitive sourcing study utilizing OMB Circular A-76 and AFI 38-203. The purpose of the study is to determine the most efficient and effective method of providing services within the Communications squadron. The study will determine whether commercial activities should be performed under contract or with in-house government personnel. This is the first Sources Sought synopsis and Request for Information for solicitation F65501-00-R-0038 to determine industry interest and capability. The study will include such services as Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP), Satellite Communications, Inside Plant Maintenance, Outside Plant Maintenance, Cable Maintenance and Communications Antennas System. The service provider shall provide personnel possessing the required security clearances and technical expertise, equipment, tools, materials, vehicles, specialized test equipment, supervision and other items and services necessary. You as service providers are askedto submit capability statements expressing interest and intent. The data should include past performance information similar in scope to this initiative, references with phone numbers, business size, point of contact, and any other pertinent corporate information. The data will be used as part of the market research to determine if this acquisition should be set-aside for small businesses or proceed in an unrestricted manner. Service providers should respond in writing within 20 days of this publication. Please send information to: 3rd Contracting Squadron/LGCB, Attn: Ms. Lori Johnston or Ms. Leslie Krawczyk, 10480 22nd Street, Elmendorf AFB, AK 99506-2570; Fax to (907) 552-7496; or email lori.johnston@.elmendorf.af.mil. The RFP and all associated documents when issued will be posted on the Electronic Posting System (EPS) Web page. The Internet address is: http://www.eps.gov. SOLICITATION IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. Any interested contractors identifying themselves for this procurement will be placed on the Offerors Mailing List. It is recommended that all interested service providers register for this solicitation number through EPS to ensure they automatically receive all updated documents to this requirement as they are posted. Any resulting contract could potentially include a mobilization period, a basic year, and four one-year options. The projected Standard Industrial Classification is 8744 size standard is $20 million. GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL ARE CURRENTLY PERFORMING THIS WORK. NO CURRENT OR PAST CONTRACTURAL DATA EXISTS OR IS AVAIALBLE. Posted 03/03/00 (D-SN431041). (0063)

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