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S -- UTILITIES PRIVATIZATION, BUCKLEY AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, SOL F05604-00-R-9001 DUE 061900 POC Jonna Hancey, Contract Specialist, Phone 719-556-6805, Fax 719-556-7396, Email jonna.hancey@peterson.af.mil -- Rick Orona, Contract Specialist, Phone (719) 556-7506, Fax (719) 556-7396, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=R&ProjID=F05604-00-R-9 001&LocID=532. E-MAIL: Jonna Hancey, jonna.hancey@peterson.af.mil. This is not a Notice of Solicitation. Rather, this is a follow-up notice to announcement published in the Commerce Business Daily (CBD) on 25 March 1999 regarding the privatization of the utility systems at Buckley ANGB, CO. Background: The Air Force has been mandated by the 1997 Defense Reform Initiative (DRI) to study the feasibility of privatizing electric distribution, natural gas distribution, potable water distribution, and wastewater collection systems at Buckley ANGB in accordance with 10 USC 2688, Utility Systems: Conveyance Authority. Privatization is defined as the transfer of ownership and operations and maintenance responsibilities, to include such items as environmental compliance, maintenance costs, major systems renovations and upgrades, construction, equipment and manpower of Government owned systems to a municipal, private, regional, district or cooperative utility company or to another entity. The goal of the process is to privatize all utility infrastructures that are determined to be economically feasible without an adverse mission impact. It is intended that privatization will ultimately reduce the Air Force_s life-cycle costs for operating and maintaining utility systems and services. All privatization projects will be supported by an economic analysis based on accepted life-cycle costing procedures that demonstrate the long-term economic benefit and reduced long-term costs. If the economic analysis determines that privatization is uneconomical, a contract will not be awarded and bid and proposal costs will not be paid. The Air Force is currently only funded at a portion of the estimated contract value. This funding issue must be resolved by the Air Force prior to contract award. If awarded, the contract will have a term of 50 years. SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONS: Electric _ Consists of three 13.2 Kv services, includes sectionalizing switch stations, AG tap cans, underground power lines and pad mount transformers. The replacement cost new less depreciation of this system is $7,223,100. It is estimated that the Air Force spends $120,852 per year on operation and maintenance of the electrical distribution system. This does not include remedies for current deficiencies or renewals and replacements. Natural Gas _ Consists of four separate feeds and includes approximately 39,700 lineal feet of buried steel and polyethylene line. The replacement cost new less depreciation of this system is $959,940. It is estimated that the Air Force spends $20,728 per year on operation and maintenance of the natural gas distribution system. This does not include remedies for current deficiencies or renewals and replacements. Water _ Consists of one 20_ feed for main base and 12_ emergency feed, includes approximately 100,300 lineal feet of 34_ to 20_ cast iron, ductile iron and PVC line and pump station and maintenance of two water wells. The replacement cost new less depreciation of this system is $6,935,473. It is estimated that the Air Force spends $3,867 per year on operation and maintenance of the water distribution system. This does not include remedies for current deficiencies or renewals and replacements. Wastewater _ Consists of approximately 58,000 lineal feet of vitrified clay and PVC pipe, 2,840 lineal feet of C-900 force main, includes manholes, lift stations, pipe interceptors, mains and laterals. The replacement cost new less depreciation of this system is $996,855. It is estimated that the Air Force spends $203,198 per year on operation and maintenance of the wastewater collection system. This does not include remedies for current deficiencies or renewals and replacements. Note that Buckley ANGB will become an Air Force Base in October 2000 and as a result, will experience substantial growth. All current utility systems are being increased to allow for the additional growth. The estimated amounts given do not include this growth. PROCEDURES: This sources sought synopsis is being issued to determine the feasibility of setting aside this potential acquisition for small business. Business interests shall note the FAR Part 19 Standard Industrial Codes (SIC) and Size Standards (SS) for the utility systems identified in this announcement. Some, all, or any combination of the following may apply. SIC/SS: 4911/4Million (M) Megawatt hours, 4924/500, 4931/$5M, 4932/$5M, 4939/$5M, 4941/$5M,and 4952/$5M. REQUESTED RESPONSE: Interested parties should provide a statement of interest on company letterhead not to exceed 30 pages in length Firms that previously replied to the 25 Mar 99 CBD announcement need not resubmit their information. The statement should include, as a minimum, the following information: (1) specific utility system(s) of interest and desired bundling/grouping of utilities to purchase; (2) capability and experience in ownership, operation and maintenance of similar utility systems; (3) financial capability to purchase, expand, and operate the utility systems; (4) conceptual rate plan (excluding numerical analysis or proposed rates) (i.e. will charges for utility services be developed specifically for serviceat the individual base?) (5) ideas regarding conjunctive metering and billing for service on base (excluding numerical analysis or proposed rates); (6) discussion on how you plan to finance the purchase price of the system(s); (7) statement detailing your understanding of federal, territorial and local environmental compliance procedures and regulations for the Colorado and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; (8) business size (large, small, small-disadvantaged, 8(a), women-owned). Elaborate proposals or pricing information is neither required nor desired. Any innovative and new conceptual ideas to achieve the stated objectives are encouraged. This request for information is a component of a systematic approach to implement the Air Force_s privatization program. If responsive statements are received, clarification requests and/or an industry conference may be scheduled at Buckley ANGB in the future. This announcement is based upon the best information available, may be subject to future modification, is not a request for proposal and in no way commits the Government to take action. Responses to this notice as well as any questions must be directed to 21 CONS/LGCZA, Attention: Jonna L. Hancey, 135 East Ent Avenue, Suite 101, Peterson AFB, CO 80914-1385. Phone (719) 556-6805. Responses are due within 14 days of the date of the announcement. Posted 06/02/00 (D-SN460839). (0154)

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