Electronic Systems Center, Specialized Contracting Branch (ESC/PKOB), 104 Barksdale Street, Hanscom AFB, MA 01731-1806

B -- TRANSPORTATION DIVISION, 66TH AIR BASE WING, HANSCOM AFB, MA UNDER OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (OMB) CIRCULAR NO. A-76, A RFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES COST COMPARISON POC Amy Sirois, Contract Specialist, 617-377-2216; Janice Book, Contracting Officer, 617-377-4592. Sources are sought for Hanscom's Transportation Division for the Electronic Systems Center, 66th Air Base Wing and various units assigned to Hanscom Air Force Base, MA in accordance with the following information: On May 10, 1996 it was announced under the direction of HQ/AFMC that the 66th Air Base Wing, Transportation Division was to be the subject of an A-76 Cost Comparison/Direct Conversion Study. The Federal policy for the performance of recurring commercial activities was established in the 1983 Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular No. A-76, ''Performance of Commercial Activities''. The intent of the program is to determine the most efficient and effective method of providing service. The study will determine whether commercial activities should be performed under contract with commercial sources or, in-house, using Government facilities and personnel. Based on this program, sources are sought for commercial performance of 66th Air Base Wing's functions consisting of Transient Alert, Air Passenger/Cargo Terminal, Deployment Support, Contingency Support, Traffic Management (Freight/Packing/Passenger), Vehicle Operations and Vehicle Maintenance. The following information is based upon data reported over the past two years, the numbers can very easily change depending on varying mission requirements. The successful contractor shall provide the following services to sustain the Transportation Division at Hanscom AFB. (1) Transient Alert Services to approximately 80-100 transient military aircraft per month. Services include coordinating contract fuel, parking, Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) support and other activities required by visiting aircrews. (2) Air Passenger/Cargo Terminal processes 300-400 passengers (Duty/Space-Available) monthly and approximately 100-150 tons of cargo annually. The Air Passenger/Cargo Terminal serves as a focal point for Transportation's mobility deployment support and contingency planning activities. (3) Traffic Management processes 1,600-2,000 tons of cargo annually, packing approximately 1,100 line items per month. Traffic Management is also called upon to provide technical assistance to Electronic Systems Center program offices covering a variety of transportation/shipping issues. Air Passenger Travel interfaces with a commercial travel services (CTS) contractor and arranges for international transportation, coordinated through Air Mobility Command (AMC). Hanscom accounts for 1,500-1,800 official travelers per month. (4) Vehicle Operations provides a variety of ground transportation services in support of mission requirements, including a shuttle bus between Hanscom AFB and Logan Airport, cargo support, rental car coordination, base taxi support, fleet management (current fleet size is 238 vehicles), training/licensing, flightline support and Distinguished Visitor/Protocol support. (5) Vehicle Maintenance performance maintenance functions for our vehicle fleet, including minor/scheduled maintenance, general/special purpose maintenance, fleet analysis, allied trades (body shop) and parts procurement through base supply and commercial sources. Special services provided include mobile maintenance support, fire truck maintenance and snow removal equipment support as needed. Often the functions work synchronously to provide support for large scale events (air shows and open houses) and contingency support (planning as well as fulfilling requirements). These functions are integrated to provide complete transportation support to Hanscom's customers while focusing on environmentally sound and quality filled practices. The duration of this contract, with all options, is anticipated to be five years. This synopsis is for informational and planning purposes and does not constitute a request for proposal and is not considered to be a commitment by the government. The government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this notification or otherwise pay for any information or inquiry. Respondents capable of satisfying the requirements stated herein should respond in writing with within 30 days of this publication to Amy Sirois, ESC/PKOB, 104 Barksdale St., Hanscom AFB, MA 01731-1806, with a narrative identifying the scope of past and current services that they have contracted for within the past three years and explain how those services are commensurate with the services described in this synopsis. This acquisition is under consideration as a small business set-aside. The Standard Industrial Code (SIC) for this acquisition is 8744 - Facilities Management Services- Size: $20M . Respondents should indicate whether they are a small business or disadvantaged business concern. A draft solicitation will be placed on Hanscom Electronic Bulletin Board (HERBB). Sections of the solicitation will be placed on HERBB as they become available. Sections of the initial DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS) are currently on HERBB. Anticipated solicitation release date is November 1996. HERBB can be accessed via computer and modem by dialing (617) 274-6453 or (617) 377-1487 and on the World Wide Web at herbb.hanscom.af.mil. (0271)

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