United States Air Force, Air Mobility Command, 89th CONS, 1419 Menoher Drive, Andrews AFB, MD, 20762-6500

S -- A-76 COST COMPARISON STUDY FOR GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES SOL 2BJW DUE 041699 POC Brenda White, Contract Specialist, Phone 301-981-1258, Fax 301-981-1270, Email Brenda.White@andrews.af.mil WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=R&;ProjID=2BJW&LocID=25 0. E-MAIL: Brenda White, Brenda.White@andrews.af.mil. An A-76 cost comparison study is being conducted for grounds maintenance at Andrews AFB MD, in accordance with OMB Circular A-76, Performance of Commercial Activities. The 89th Contracting Squadron at Andrews AFB anticipates issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) and FAR Part 15 (Contracting by Negotiations). The estimated basic period of performance is December 2000 through September 2001, with four (4) annual option periods. The anticipated timeframe for issuing the solicitation is October 1999. Any resulting contract will be firm-fixed priced. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code is 782. The small business size standard is $5 million annual gross revenue for the last three fiscal years, including foreign and domestic affiliates. Contractor shall be required to provide management, tools, supplies, equipment, and labor necessary to ensure quality work performance at Andrews AFB on-base and off-base locations as designated in applicable appendices, maps, and site plans to be attached to RFP. Performance will be in accordance with (IAW) maintenance standards and guidelines established by Industry (e.g., the Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS), the National Aborist Association, and the local county extension office). The contractor must comply with applicable Federal and State laws as well as all policies and standards of Andrews AFB MD. The irrigation system will be properly maintained IAW manufacturer's recommendations. The contractor will maintain grounds up to buildings as designated. The appearance of the grounds, landscapes and routes play a major role in shaping lasting perceptions of Andrews AFB. Therefore, it is deemed highly important that maintenance of grounds, routes, and landscapes reflect a high level of professionalism at all times. The Contractor's staff must be fully trained, certified, professional, and customer-service oriented, consistently providing service "with a smile." The contractor is expected to PARTNER with the Andrews AFB community in continuously improving the quality of programs and services offered to customers. Respondents must identify expertise in the above functions by submitting a capability statement, which addresses past performance and similar work, if any, for the last two years. Additionally, respondents must identify their business size, provide an estimated percentage of subcontracting opportunities, and identify the business size of prospective subcontractors. THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED IN ANY WAY AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. POINT OF CONTACT: Submit the information requested above to the attention of Brenda White (301) 981-1268, Competitive Sourcing & Privatization, via facsimile at (301) 981-1270 or email to Posted 03/30/99 (D-SN314082). (0089)

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