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

M -- OPERATION OF GOVERNMENT-OWNED FACILITIES SOL F24604-98-R0008 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 Housing Management Flight of the 341 Civil Engineering Squadron 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 the announcement is for convenience and tracking purposes only, at this time. Use number F24604-98-R0008 and Base Housing 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 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 Housing Management Flight is currently responsible to the 341 Space Wing for providing adequate housing for the personnel assigned to the wing and its tenant units. The flight manages 1406 government-owned housing units, along with a small number of mobile home lots located on base scheduled for disposal by the year 2000. The flight maintains waiting lists of members desiring base quarters and performs all duties encountered during the process of assigning or terminating assignment to quarters. The duties include, but are not limited to, counseling customers on housing options available; stopping or starting housing allowances; conducting initial, pre-termination and termination inspections; and mediating and resolving customer complaints. In order to ensure adequacy of quarters, the flight evaluates maintenance, identifies projects for development, provides technical input during development and execution of upgrade/maintenance projects, and identifies resources required to maintain quarters. In addition, the flight performs General Officer Quarters (GOQ) Cost Report validation, develops housing requirements based on statistical data, and manages or provides input to commander's interest programs such as hot line complaints, commercial activities in family housing, hardship requests, and committees/panels requiring housing input. The flight manages off-base housing referral assistance, including maintenance of listings of acceptable sales and rentals available in the local area; mediation of landlord/tenant complaints; investigation of complaints of discrimination in housing; and maintenance of liaison with local agencies involved in the provision of off-base housing. In addition, relocation assistance, as legislated, is provided to members departing the base. (0068)

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