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S -- UTILITIES PRIVATIZATION, COLUMBUS AFB, MS SOL F08637-00-R-6003 DUE 103100 POC Jim Garred, Contract Specialist, Phone 850 283-8668, Fax 850 283-8491, Email james.garred@tyndall.af.mil -- Dale Peaden, Contract Specialist, Phone 850 283-8636, Fax 850 283-8491, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&ProjID=F08637-00-R-6 003&LocID=511. E-MAIL: Jim Garred, james.garred@tyndall.af.mil. This United States Air Force (USAF) Presolicitation Notice identifies a requirement based on the Defense Reform Initiative Directive (DRID) #49, dated 23 Dec 98 and 10 USC 2688. The DRI requires that all DoD utility systems (electric, water, wastewater, and natural gas) are privatized by 30 Sep 2003 except those needed for unique security reasons or when privatization is uneconomical. The authority of 10 U.S.C. 2688 does not include the sale of land associated with the privatization of the utility system. The utility system will be sold to a utility company or other entity. The Air Force will no longer own the system. Instead, there will be a real estate instrument that will provide right-of-way for the new owners to gain access to the system(s) for operation and maintenance. The resulting contract(s), if awarded, will require the Contractor(s) to furnish all facilities, vehicles (standard or special-duty), labor, materials, tools, and equipment necessary to own, maintain and operate, and accept full liability for the Columbus AFB, MS, electric, gas, wastewater, and water utility distribution/collection system(s). The Contractor(s) will be required to manage the maintenance, repairs, replacement, etc., of the system(s) to ensure continuous, adequate, reliable, and dependable service is distributed to each Government or tenant connection within the service premises. The Contractor(s) will be responsible for funding all capital investments required to acquire, maintain and operate the utility system(s) in a safe, reliable condition and to meet the requirements listed in the contract. The Contractor(s) will assume ownership of the system(s) and all downstream distribution and collection systems as defined by the Points of Demarcation and/or other exclusions in the Right of Way Agreement. Real property interests will be conveyed in the form of Rights of Way (Attachments to the RFP). The utility system(s) will be conveyed via a Bill of Sale upon award of the contract. The Contractor's proposals and plans may become a part of the contract upon the decision to award. The RFP will be available at EPS Website: www.eps.gov on or about 30 Jun 00. The RFP, including all available attachments, appendices, and related information, is available only through that address. The anticipated date for Receipt of Proposals is on or about 31 Oct 00. The Government anticipates awarding a Fixed Price-Prospective Redetermination Utility Service 50-year contract(s). Statement of Qualifications (SOQs) and Past Performance information from potential offerors shall be submitted as directed in the RFP. This information will be required shortly after release of the RFP and prior to receipt of proposals. Offerors will be notified of their qualification status within approximately 10 working days after the receipt of SOQs. However, no offeror will be denied the opportunity to submit a proposal in response to the RFP. This acquisition is unrestricted. The SIC Code is 4939 and annual size standard is $5,000,000. Large businesses are required to submit a subcontracting plan that meets the requirements of FAR 52.219-9 and DFARS 219.705-4. Questions on the RFP shall be submitted electronically to Mr. James Garred at e-mail address james.garred@tyndall.af.mil. Posted 05/30/00 (D-SN459579). (0151)

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