341st Contracting Squadron, 7015 Goddard Drive, Malmstrom AFB, MT 59402-6863

M -- OPERATION OF GOVERNMENT-OWNED FACILITIES SOL F24604 98 R0007 POC SrA Sheri Chaka, Contract Specialist (406)731-4020 or 1Lt Jeff Gibson, Chief of Outsourcing (406)731-4019 The Operational Contracting Office is seeking sources to participate in an OMB Circular, A-76 Cost Comparison study for the Civil Engineering Central Heat Plant at Malmstrom AFB, MT. This is the initial phase of the study to locate responsible sources to participate. The A-76 study will determine if it is more economical to contract out the function to a commercial activity or retain operation within government means. At a later date, after solicitation has been prepared, responsible sources who have indicated a willingness to participate will be sent a solicitation to bid on the proposed work. The solicitation number affixed to this announcement is for convenience and tracking purposes only, at this time. Use number F24604-98-R0007 and Central Heat Plant when responding to this notice. Responses to this notice should include your firm's name and address. Indicate whether your firm is a Large or Small Business as defined within part 19 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation; and any other information you may have available that may indicate to the government that your firm is a responsible prospective contractor. You may submit your company catalog/brochure. At this time it has not been determined if or how many option periods may be included. A basic performance period of one year plus one to four option periods may be included. Firms may respond to this notice to the address listed above or by FAX to 406-731-4005. Recommend confirmation of FAX receipt if responding by FAX. Following is the narrative of the proposed services that are within the A-76 Cost Comparison Study. The narrative may not be all inclusive, but will provide the information for you to make a reasonable assumption of the services that may be included. The Central Heat Plant is currently responsible to the 341st Space Wing for managing, operating, and maintaining the Central Heat Plant to allow continued use of the plant for its designated purpose and prevent deterioration beyond normal wear and tear. The sole product of the plant is to provide High Temperature Hot Water(HTHW) to the distribution system. The distribution system is not part of this study. Public law requires Air Force heating systems use the most cost-efficient fuel (coal or gas) determined by life cycle cost analysis. The plant consists of three vertical tube single pass HTHW generators capable of 85 MBTU/hr. While operating on coal the plant uses spreader type stokers to deliver coal onto a traveling grate system. The plant also uses a flue gas desulfurization system (dry lime scrubber) to remove sulfur dioxide from plant emissions. Most plant functions are monitored and controlled by the Bailey INFI 90 Industrial Control System. Interface with this system is provided through two Bailey 43 Operator Interface Station consoles located in the control room. The plant uses treated water in the HTHW generator system. Volumes one through four of the Williams Instrumentation and Control Systems manuals contain a detailed description and instructions for the operation and calibrationof the control system. The plant's external controls include, but are not limited to, local guidance, Air Force Instructions, Federal and State environmental regulations, and Air Force and OSHA regulations. The plant operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week during the heating season, normally September through May. Overhaul is generally done during the non-heating season. (0065)

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