Commander, Pacific Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, 258 Makalapa Drive, Suite 100, Pearl Harbor, HI 96860-3414 (Code 0222)

S -- BASE OPERATING SUPPORT (BOS) SERVICES, U.S. NAVY SUPPORT FACILITY, DIEGO GARCIA, BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY SOL N62742-98-R-4500 DUE 010499 POC Nanette Castro, Contract Specialist, 808-474-6328, Contracting Officer -- Frederick Mark, 808-474-6319 WEB: http://www.efdpac.navfac.navy.mil/contracts/dg/rfp.htm, http://www.efdpac.navfac.navy.mil/contracts/dg/rfp.htm. E-MAIL: DGBOS@efdpac.navfac.navy.mil, DGBOS@efdpac.navfac.navy.mil. The scope of work includes services in the following annexes: Financial and Other Miscellaneous Services; Telephone System; Communication & Radar System; Hazardous Waste Collection, Storage and Disposal; Antenna Maintenance; Custodial Services; Grounds Maintenance; Pest Control; Utilities Management; Electrical Power Production; Auxiliary and Portable Engine-Generator Units; Electrical Distribution System; Steam & Domestic Hot Water Heating Systems; Potable Water System; Sewage Systems; Transportation Operation & Vehicle/Equipment Maintenance and Repair; Solid Waste Collection and Disposal; Ship's Store Service Activities; Supply Food Services; Billeting, Maintenance & Operation of POL System; Crash & Fire Protection Services; PACAF War Reserve Material; Morale, Welfare & Recreation Services; Engineering & Maintenance Control Services; Building & Structures Maintenance/Repair; Air Passenger Terminal & Air Cargo Operations; Ground Support; Aircraft Ground Support; Tugboat Services; Port & Harbor Services; Stevedoring Services; Photographic Services; Automated Data Processing Equipment, COSIS Support and MSC Ship Maintenance & Repair. The contract will be a combination Fixed Price/Indefinite Quantity type contract with Award Fee provisions with full performance starting 1 October 1999, following 45 days of mobilization and 120 days of phase-in. The contract includes a base period with option provisions to extend the term in subsequent years for a total period not-to-exceed 89.5 months. The Government will not issue a synopsis when exercising the option(s). The estimated cost, including options, is in excess of $140,000,000. Cost Limitation: The tentative budget ceiling for the fixed-price and award fee portion of this contract is as follows: (1) Base period: $4,382,464; (2) Option Period 1 $20,737,391; Option Period 2: $21,366,013; Option Period 3: $22,013,993; Option Period 4: $22,651,313; Option Period 5: $23,287,953; Option Period 6: $24,033,891; Option Period 7: $16,482,739 and Option Period 8: $4,006,369. Proposals in excess of this amount may not be considered. This procurement is restricted to United States/United Kingdom joint ventures unless no qualified joint-venture firms submits a reasonable offer, in which case they shall be opened to United States firms. Interested firms will be required to submit past performance information, management and price proposals. Contractors submitting proposals must be registered with the Department of Defense Central Contractor Registration Database. Formal source selection procedures will be used, with award based on the proposal determined to have the greatest value to the Government considering both quality and price factors. Quality proposals will be evaluated on the following two factors: (1) Past Performance and (2) Management Approach. Past Performance is significantly more important than Management Approach. The quality evaluation factors combined are considered significantly more important than price; however, the importance of price will increase if two or more management proposals are nearly equal in value or if price is below budget ceiling. The Request for Proposal (RFP) will be available and issued over the Internet at the following address http://www.efdpac.navfac.navy.mil/contracts/dg/rfp.htm and by CD-ROM media on or about 2 November 1998. Cost of the CD-ROM version is $10 per copy. Offerors interested in obtaining the CD-ROM version must submit their requests via email to DGBOS@efdpac.navfac.navy.mil not later than 19 October 1998, refer to the company "Registration" button at http://www.efdpac.navfac.navy.mil/contracts/dg/rfp.htm on the Internet website. Provide your company name, address, point of contact, area code and phone number. Payment must be received by our office at Pacific Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Contracts Department Code 0222:FM, 258 Makalapa Dr Ste 100, Pearl Harbor, HI 96860-3134 prior to issuance of the RFP. Payment for CD-ROM should be paid by check payable to "U.S. Treasury". Failure to provide any of the above information and check, as indicated, may delay the processing of the RFP and is at no fault of the Government. Paper copies of the solicitation will not be provided. Amendments and other related items for this procurement will be posted on the internet at the following address: http://www.efdpac.navfac.navy.mil/contracts/dg/rfp.htm. No paper copy of amendments will be sent and it is the proposer's responsibility to check the internet website address stated above daily in order to be notified of any changes in this solicitation. CD-ROM copies of amendments to the solicitation will also be available at a cost of $10 each. Submission of Past Performance Information: Prospective offerors are required to submit past performance information to the Commander, Pacific Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Contracts Department Code 0222:NC, 258 Makalapa Dr. Ste 100, Pearl Harbor, HI 96860-3143 by 14 December 1998. Refer to the "Past Performance" button at http://www.efdpac.navfac.navy.mil/contracts.dg/rfp.htm on the Internet website for past performance submittal requirements. Oral Presentations: Oral presentations may be conducted. Refer to the "Oral Presentations" button at http://www.efdpac.navfac.navy.mil/contracts/dg/rfp.htm on the Internet website. Site Visit & Pre-proposal conference: A one-time site visit and pre-proposal conference at Diego Garcia is tentatively scheduled for 14 December to 19 December 1998 and will be restricted to planholders or registered firms only. Due to limited billeting facilities, each prime proposer will be allowed at least one attendee on the site visit. If additional billeting are available, a maximum of two will be allowed on a first-come-first serve basis. Each joint venture firm may submit additional names as alternates in a prioritized list. Prospective offerors must submit e-mail requests for site visit clearances and conference attendance to DGBOS@efdpac.navfac.navy.mil by 13 November 1998 (30 day area clearance required)with the following information: full name, male/female, citizenship, firm representing, position/title, social security number, complete company and home address, passport number (place of issuance, date of issue, expiration date). Refer to the "Site Visit/Pre-proposal Conference" button at http://www.efdpac.navfac.navy.mil/contracts/dg/rfp.htm on the Internet website for additional information. The expected closing date for receipt of proposals is on or about 4 January 1999 at 11:00 a.m., HST. Response to this announcement should be prepared in accordance with the instructions contained in the RFP. Late submittals will be considered in accordance with FAR 52.215-10, LATE SUBMISSIONS, MODIFICATIONS AND WITHDRAWALS OF PROPOSALS. The estimated date of award is 16 April 1999. Award will be based upon overall best value to the Government, with consideration given to the factors of past performance, price and management merits. Posted 09/29/98 (W-SN256147). (0272)

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