US ARMY ENGINEERING & SUPPORT CENTER, ATTN: CEHNC-CT-P, 4820 UNIVERSITY SQUARE, HUNTSVILLE AL 35816-1822

R -- OPERATE AND STAFF LIFE CENTER, US ARMY ENGINEERING & SUPPORT CENTER, HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA SOL W31RYO-7HNC-HLTH POC Purchasing Agent Nadine Maack (205) 895-1129 (Site Code DACA87) Provide services to operate the "Life Center", located at the Office of the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville, 4820 University Square, Huntsville, Alabama, 35816. The Life Center is an approximate 2,300 square foot fitness facility which includes (1) a 1,000 square foot aerobics room with sound system, (2) a 1,200 square foot carpeted area equipped with weights and fitness equipment, (3) a 65 square foot office, and (4) a 35 square foot locked storage area. Hours of operation are: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Thursday and Friday, 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Approximately 550 Federal employees are eligible to participate. Services to be provided include: Certified fitness instructors and other fitness specialists to (1) staff and operate the facility, (2) provide consultations (3) conduct aerobics classes and seminars, (4) conduct fitness testing and orientation, (5) develop motivational programs and events, (6) maintain exercise equipment by performing daily maintenance(cleaning, inspection, and adjustments) and (7) maintain personnel records and prepare monthly reports. A list of materials and equipment to be provided by the Government and to be provided by the Contractor shall be provided. Contractor performance shall be rated by various measures using a scale of satisfactory or unsatisfactory, with the first rating period three months after initiation of the contract, and monthly thereafter. Offerors will be provided a questionnaire on their capability to meet the requirement. The questionnaire must be completed as a part of proposal submission. A pre-proposal conference/site visit will be held on 20 November 1997 at the U.S. Army Engineering & Support Center, Huntsville, Alabama. Detailed information will be included in the solicitation. Contractor shall be responsible for meeting all applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. Evaluating Factors are price and technical factors. Technical factors include but are not limited to prior experience, technical expertise, personnel qualifications, and management capabilities. Price and Technical Factors are of equal importance. Offerors who are interested in attending the pre-proposal conference and submitting a proposal for this project should notify Nadine Maack by facsimile, 205-895-1197 not later than 1400 Hours CST, 13 Nov 1997. The solicitation should be issued on or about 14 November 1997 and the proposals shall be due by 1400 hours, CST, 16 Dec 1997. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by this agency. The Standard Industrial Code applicable to this acquisition is 8999 with annual receipts not exceeding $5.0M. Contractor must furnish business size with written request (i.e., small business, large business). (0308)

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