United States Air Force, Pacific Air Forces, 36 CONS, Unit 14040, Anderson AFB, APO Guam, ., 96543-4040

Y -- CONSTRUCTION OF STRUCTURES AND FACILITIES SOL 990510Y DUE 061599 POC Norma Reyes, Contracting Officer, Phone (671)366-2921, Fax (671)366-5678, Email norma.reyes@andersen.af.mil WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=R&;ProjID=990510Y&LocID =644. E-MAIL: Norma Reyes, norma.reyes@andersen.af.mil. The Air Force seeks to identify responsible potential sources and obtain information in regards to privatization of utility systems in accordance with 10 USC 2688, Utility Systems: Conveyance Authority. The Commander of Andersen AFB is seeking interest and information specifically for the potential privatization of the electrical distribution utility system at Andersen AFB, Guam. OBJECTIVE: Should privatization result, the ownership of Andersen AFB_s electrical distribution utility system, operation and maintenance and obligation to continue to provide utility service for an indefinite and ongoing period will transfer to a utility service provider. All responsibility for maintaining reliable utility service, including such items as environmental compliance, maintenance costs, major system renovations, construction, equipment, manpower and overhead costs will become the utility service provider_s responsibility. It is intended that the privatization will ultimately reduce the Air Force_s life-cycle costs for operating and maintaining the electrical distribution utility system and service. SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONS: The following is provided only to give an approximation of the size, scope and general description of the electrical distribution utility system at Andersen AFB. Any numbers may be used for estimating purposes only. Andersen AFB cover an area roughly 8 miles wide and 2-4 miles long (24.5 square miles). The electrical distribution utility system at Andersen AFB is currently owned by the Air Force, and operated and maintained by the Navy civilian personnel. Andersen AFB purchases its electrical power requirements from the Navy and redistributes the electricity throughout the Base. Andersen AFB_s electrical distribution utility system includes the following: 1 main substation, approximately 11.4 circuit miles of overhead primary distribution line, 20.6 circuit miles of underground primary distribution line, 15.0 circuit miles of overhead secondary distribution line, 12.4 circuit miles of underground secondary distribution line and 31,104 kVA of overhead and pad mounted transformers. PROCEDURES: This request to interested parties is for gathering information and is a required component and systematic process to evaluate the interested parties under the Air Force_s utilities privatization program. In order to minimize costs both to potentially interested parties and the government, this notice is being issued to determine the interest and feasibility of proceeding with a formal request for proposals. Should insufficient credible interest be identified for a privatization action, it is highly likely that no formal solicitation will be issued. SHOULD INTEREST BE DETERMINED SUFFICIENT, A FORMAL REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS MAY BE FORTHCOMING. Small Business interests shall note the FAR Part 19 Standard Industrial Codes (SIC) and Size Standards for the utility systems identified in this announcement. Some, all, or any combination of the following may apply. SIC/SS: 4911/4Million (M) Megawatt hours, 4922/$5M, 4923/$5M, 4924/500, 4925/$5M, 4931/$5M, 4932/$5M, 4939/$5M, 4941/$5M, 4952/$5M, 4953/$6M, 4959/$5M, 4961/$9M, 4971/$5M. REQUESTED RESPONSE: Interested parties should provide a statement of interest on company letterhead (not to exceed 20 pages in length). The statement should include as a minimum the following criteria: (1) capability and experience in ownership, operation, maintenance and construction of similar electrical distribution utility systems; (2) financial capacity to purchase, expand and operate the utility system; (3) statement detailing the understanding of the obligation to serve in regards to continuous utility service; (4) statement detailing the legal right to serve, own, operate and maintain utility systems within territorial laws and an understanding of any applicable federal, territorial and local utility laws, regulations or franchise requirements affecting utilities in the territory, and capability of complying with such requirements; (5) statement detailing the understanding of federal, territorial, and local environmental laws and regulations and familiarity and experience with environmental compliance procedures and regulations for the Territory of Guam and the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency. Elaborate proposals or pricing information is neither required nor desired. Under no circumstances will cost data for the existing systems be provided. Any innovative and new conceptual ideas to achieve the stated objective are encouraged. If a site visit and the provision of additional data are later determined necessary, notification will be provided by way of an amendment to this announcement. It should be noted that the RFIs for different utility systems may be issued in the same time frame. A separate response to each RFI is required. The point of contact is Ms. Norma Reyes, (671)366-2921. Email: norma.reyes@andersen.af.mil or Posted 05/10/99 (D-SN329387). (0130)

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