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Z -- PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE FOR BASE OPERATING SUPPORT SERVICES AT THE MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IN YUMA, ARIZONA SOL N68711-99-R-6671 POC Sonnya Crook, (619) 532-2993 WEB: Click here to access NAVFAC Electronic Solicitations, http://esol.navfac.navy.mil. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contract Specialist via, crooksg@efdsw.navfac.navy.mil. This is the Pre-Solicitation Notice for an OMB Circular A-76 Cost Comparison Study to provide Base Operating Support Services for the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Arizona. The required services include, but are not limited to, management, maintenance and repair of facilities; operation and maintenance of utilities systems; operation and maintenance of the motor transportation pool (light and heavy fleet); operation of the supply system and hazardous minimization center; operation of the recycling program; operation of weapons (ordnance) storage; provision of limited airfield operations services (visiting aircraft line, airfield sweeping, and air cargo ops); and maintenance of alarm and FM communications systems. The expected term of the contract consists of a two-month phase-in, a one-year base year and four one-year option years. Firms will also have the opportunity to earn up to two additional one-year options based on the Award Term provisions contained in Section G. The contract type will be aperformance-based combination Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite Quantity, with Award Term provisions. In accordance with OMB Circular A-76, the offer determined to represent the best value to the Government, price and other factors considered, will be compared to the Government's proposal to perform said services. A contract will not be awarded unless the costs of contracting are lower than the costs of continued Government performance by the lesser of a factor equal to or greater than ten percent of the Government's personnel costs or $10 million over the performance period of the contract. Government personnel adversely affected by conversion of Government performed services to contract have Right of First Refusal for jobs for which they are qualified. In accordance with FAR 15.1, Engineering Field Division Southwest determined it is in the Marine Corps' and Industry's best interest to streamline the acquisition process by utilizing a Three-Step source selection process with an advisory down-select upon conclusion of the Step I evaluations. Step I consists of a written proposal addressing past performance, corporate experience, and the commitment to small businesses programs. Step II is the submission of a written proposal addressing elements of the Technical and Management Approach and a written price proposal. Step III includes oral presentations on the transition plans for the phase-in and phase-out periods and the evaluation of the written technical and price proposals. A pre-proposal conference will be offered prior to the receipt of proposals in Steps I and II of the procurement process. A site visit will be conducted with those firms who elect to proceed to Step II of the procurement process. A minimum of 30 days will be allowed for submittal of Step II proposals. All potential offerors are reminded, in accordance with DFARS 252.204-7004, REQUIRED CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (MAR 1998), lack of registration in the CCR database will make an offeror ineligible for award. The Standard Industrial Code is 8744. In accordance with FAR 5.102(a)(7) availability of the solicitation will be limited to the electronic medium; solicitation will be available for download via the NAVFAC website at http://esol.navfac.navy.mil. The official plan holders list will be maintained on and can be printed from the website. All prospective offerors and plan rooms are encouraged to register as plan holders on the website. Notification of any changes (amendments) to the solicitation will be made only on the Internet. It will be the firm's responsibility to check the website for any posted changes. The RFP will be available on the NAVFAC website on or around August 25, 2000, with a closing date for Step I proposals approximately 30 days later. A pre-proposal conference will be held within 10 days after the RFP is released. Additional details regarding the pre-proposal conference will be posted in the CBD and on the NAVFAC website. ***** Posted 08/11/00 (W-SN485265). (0224)

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