Installation Business Office -, Contracting, Drawer 70120, Fort Bragg, NC 28307-0120

R -- OMB CIRCULAR A-76 COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY STUDY FOR READINESS BUSINESS CENTER SUPPORT SOL DAKF40-00-R-0018 DUE 072500 POC Ms. Lorraine Jackson, 910-396-4362, ext. 229 WEB: Click here to download a copy of the market survey., http://www.bragg.army.mil/www-doc/survey.htm. E-MAIL: Click here to contact Ms. Lorraine Jackson., jacksol1@bragg.army.mil. "POTENTIAL SOURCES SOUGHT" SYNOPSIS The Installation Business Office-Contracting, Fort Bragg, North Carolina is currently seeking potential sources for an OMB Circular A-76 cost comparison study (multifunctional). The intent of the study is to determine the most efficient and cost effective method of providing training management and support services for the Readiness Business Center at Fort Bragg, NC. 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 workforce. A Government proposal to provide these services is being developed and a contract may or may not result. In addition to work during normal work hours, the Contractor shall be prepared to provide support during non-duty hours, weekends, and holidays as required or upon request in support of training, mobilization exercises, and actual mobilization missions. The major functional areas included in thestudy include: RANGE OPERATIONS, AIRFIELD OPERATIONS, and TRAINING SUPPORT. RANGE OPERATIONS consists of, but not limited to, range administration, range management, range safety, and range maintenance at Fort Bragg and Camp MacKall in accordance with established Fort Bragg procedures and Army Regulation (AR) 350-1, AR 385-63, AR 5-9, Fort Bragg Reg 350-6, and applicable Field Manuals (FMs) and Technical Manuals (TMs) to achieve operational readiness and maximize safe, realistic, and professional training opportunities in support of Active Components, Reserves, National Guard, and other services using the Fort Bragg and Camp MacKall training facilities. Range Administration consists of, but not limited to, planning, directing, resourcing, range design/development, supply, and environmental compliance in accordance with AR 350-1, AR 385-63, AR 5-9, and Fort Bragg (FB) Reg 350-6. The Government will provide the Range Control Officer. Range Management consists of operating the range facilities at Fort Bragg andCamp MacKall, and the Sandhills Wildlife Area in accordance with AR 350-1, AR 385-63, and FB Reg 350-6 to include, but not limited to, providing and maintaining a scheduling and Air Traffic Control/Ground Firing Section Facility, and operating and inspecting ranges and training areas. Range Safety consists of enforcing range safety measures throughout the range/training areas and facilities and implementing the Range Safety Program in accordance with AR 385-62, AR 385-63, DA Pamphlet 385-65, Technical Bulletin Medical 524, and Supplement 1 to FORSCOM Regulation 385-63. The Contractor must ensure all training conducted in the range/training areas of Fort Bragg and Camp MacKall is safe and in accordance with FB Reg 350-6 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Range Maintenance consists of providing maintenance and repair support to all facilities to include, but not limited to, Landing Zones (LZs), Drop Zones (DZs), Flight Landing Strips (FLSs), Observation Posts (Ops), ranges, and tactical training areas, and roads and grounds in the range and training areas on Fort Bragg except the main roads and limited permanent structures which are the responsibility of the Public Works Business Center. AIRFIELD OPERATIONS consists of, but not limited to, airfield management and airfield support in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation Part 91, Federal Aviation Regulation Part 93, Federal Aviation Regulation Part 105, AR 95-2, AR 190-13, AR 380-19, AR 385-95, FM 1-303, FB Reg 350-6, FB Reg 115-10, XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg Aviation SOP, 43rd Wing Operations Order, and 43rd Wing Mission Guide. Support functions include, but not limited to, base operations, facility maintenance, airfield services, safety, and operation of the flight simulation facility. Flight operations at Simmons Army Airfield (AAF) provides support to MacKall AAF. MacKall AAF has tower operation and base operations. Airfield Management consists of supporting Simmons AAF and MacKall AAF to ensure safe and professional operation and provide maximum training opportunities as well as meet the mission requirements of the units utilizing the airfields. Simmons AAF is a Class D airfield with active aviation units located at the facility. MacKall AAF is a Class D airspace during hours of tower operation, Class G otherwise. MacKall AAF has no units located at the airfield and is used primary for training. Airfield Support at both Simmons AAF and MacKall AAF consists of, but not limited to, flight simulation instruction, fuel handling (provided by Borrowed Military Manpower), fire and rescue, and weather. In addition, Simmons AAF maintains a Very Important Person (VIP) lounge facility, and coordinates VIP transportation. HAZMAT assistance is provided at Simmons AAF, but it is a Fire Department responsibility at MacKall AAF. The Fire Department is on site at both airfields 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, but it is the responsibility of the Public Safety Business Center. The Weather Detachment provides support to both airfields when they are operational, but it is provided by the U.S. Air Force. Flight simulation instruction is for both UH-60 and AH-64 pilots for the active components, Reserves, National Guard, and foreign military in accordance with AR 95-1, AR 95-2, FORSCOM Reg 350-3, XVIII Airborne Corps Aviation SOP, appropriate aircrew manuals, appropriate National Guard Bureau regulations, and FAA regulations. Simulation training activities include, but are not limited to, developing training scenarios, preflight, pre/post training administration, planning data/assistance, flight training and instruction, debrief and documentation, and coordination for maintenance support. TRAINING SUPPORT consists of, but not limited to, Department of the Army (DA) schools, on post and contracted schools, Mobile Training Team Schools, Reserve component schools, Reserve Component training coordination, training ammunition, distance learning, training aids, and technical expertise to Fort Bragg, Camp MacKall, active components, National Guard, Reserves, and other AR 5-9 customers in accordance with OMB Circular A-114, OMB Circular A-130, AR 25-1, AR 5-9, AR 5-13, AR 25-400-2, AR 140-145, AR 350-1, AR 350-2, AR 350-4, AR 350-10, AR 350-38, AR 351-1, AR 621-1, FM 25-100, FM 25-101, DA Pam 351-4, DA Pam 710-2-1, DA Pam 350-38, FORSCOM Reg 500-3-1, FORSCOM Reg 500-3-3, FB 140-1, FB Reg 350-15, FB Reg 350-41, FB Reg 700-4, FB Reg 715-1, AR 350-41, Federal Acquisition Regulation, Army Federal Acquisition Regulation, and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation. Training Management consists of providing training management for Fort Bragg including, but not limited to, DA schools, on post and contracted schools, Mobile Training Team Schools, Reserve Component schools, and Reserve Component training coordination. Service shall be provided during normal duty hours, 0730-1730 hrs, 5 days a week except holidays. Training Support Services consists of providing training support services to Fort Bragg, active components, Reserves, National Guard, and other AR 5-9 customers including, but not limited to, training ammunition program, distance learning, and training aids, devices and simulations/simulators (TADSS). NOTE: Additional information is provided as follows regarding the types of facilities and activities: Ammo Buildings, Ammo Tables, Range Towers, After Action Review Buildings, Target Storage Buildings, Planning Bays, Latrines, 90 Ranges, 9 Lakes for Training, 15 Drop Zones, 161,596.07 acres of Training Areas (Fort Bragg), 70,000 acres of Training Areas (Camp MacKall), and 141 Facilities. Total number of personnel utilizing these facilities and ranges is approximately 2.5 million annually. Number of personnel sent to school for Fiscal Year 1999 was 4,923. Proposal evaluation will be in accordance with the procedures set forth in OMB Circular A-76 and Section M of the Request for Proposal, DAKF40-00-R-0018. RFP issuance date will be announced at a later date. Any resultant contract is expected to have a performance period consisting of a base year and four option years. The contract type is anticipated to be cost plus award fee. A complete technical/management proposal for each functional area, past performance information, and cost proposal will be required. The SIC is 8744, Facilities Support Management Services. For the purpose of determining small business status for this procurement, the average annual receipts of a concern and its affiliates for the preceding three fiscal years must not exceed $5 Million. This is not a request for proposals and no solicitation is available at this time. The Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. Market research is currently being conducted to determine market practices and the vendor base capabilities for this requirement. Only small businesses should respond to this survey. Companies wishing to respond are invited to download the associated market survey. You may contact the Contract Specialist via e-mail, jacksol1@bragg.army.mil. Companies may also obtain a hard copy of the market survey via facsimile or mail by contacting Ms. Jackson at (910) 396-4362, extension 229. The due date for responses is 4:00 P.M. (E.T.) on 25 July 2000. Posted 07/10/00 (W-SN472938). (0192)

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