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M -- OMB CIRCULAR A-76 COST COMPARISON STUDY; DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC WORKS SUPPORT SERVICES FOR FORTS RICHARDSON AND WAINWRIGHT, ALASKA SOL DAPC49-DPW-FRA DUE 072500 POC Yvonne Finley, (907)384-7104 WEB: U.S. Army Alaska Directorate of Contracting Web Page, http://usarak.army.mil/doc/. E-MAIL: Contract Specialist, yvonne.finley@richardson.army.mil. This is the third (3rd) Sources Sought synopsis announcing the OMB Circular A-76 Cost Comparison study of the Directorate of Public Works, Forts Richardson and Wainwright, Alaska. The intent of this study is to determine the most efficient and cost effective method of providing support services in the management and operation of the Directorate of Public Works for the above referenced locations. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. The study will determine whether these services should be performed under a contract with commercial sources or through the federal work force. A Government proposal to provide these services will be developed and a contract may or may not result. Requirements include the following range of functions which are subject to change based upon mission requirements: Work Reception and Management, Supply Support Programs, Carpentry, Plaster and Drywall, Roofing, Locksmith, Masonry, Painting, Signage, Electrical, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Sheet Metal and Welding, Plumbing and Pipefitting, Swimming Pools, Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance, Pest Control Management, Grounds Maintenance, Surfaced and Unsurfaced Area Maintenance, Railroad Maintenance, Refuse Collection and Disposal, Alarm Systems, Environmental, Engineering, Master Planning and Real Property Management, Project Work, Billeting, Snow Removal Operations, Furnishings Management, Fire Suppression Systems, Oil Water Separator and Underground Storage Tank Maintenance, Financial Management, Self Help Operations, Planning and Estimating, and Contract Management. Proposal evaluation will be in accordance with OMB Circular A-76 and Section M of the Request for Proposals (RFP). RFP issuance is projected for July 2001. Any resultant contract will have a performance period consisting of a base year with four option years. A Firm Fixed Price contract is contemplated. A complete technical, management, quality control and cost proposal with associated documentation will be required. Partiesinterested in this requirement must provide a written request to be added to the Bidders Mailing List. Included in the request should be the Contractor's name, mailing address, telephone and facsimile numbers, email address (optional), DUNS number, CAGE code, applicable FSCs and whether they are a small business, small disadvantaged business, or large business. Submit requests to yvonne.finley@richardson.army.mil. The applicable SIC is 8744 with a small business size standard of $20 million. The Government plans to award one contract for all of the services described in this announcement. Contractor's are reminded to view the U.S. Army Alaska Directorate of Contracting solicitation web site at http://www.usarak.army.mil/doc/ from time to time to obtain current information on solicitations and other information. Posted 06/26/00 (W-SN468477). (0178)

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