United States Air Force, Direct Reporting Units, 10 ABW/LGC, 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO, 80840-2315

R -- PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT COMPETITIVE SOURCING SOL F0561199R0403 DUE 071899 POC Ricky McGlothin, Contracting Officer, Phone (719)333-6708, Fax (719)333-2892, Email mcglothinrt.lg@usafa.af.mil -- Jean Goforth, Chief, Policy and Programs, Phone (719)333-6858, Fax (719)333-2892, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&;ProjID=F0561199R0403 &LocID=479. E-MAIL: Ricky McGlothin, mcglothinrt.lg@usafa.af.mil. The USAF Academy is conducting a Personal Development competitive sourcing study utilizing OMB Circular A-76, AFI 38-203 and AFMAN 38-209. The purpose of this study is to determine if it is efficient for government-operated or contractor-operated functions to perform this group of activities. None of the functions of this study will be separated; all listed functions will be placed on one contract. Services shall be provided in accordance with all USAF and Academy procedures/regulations. This service is subject to the Service Contract Act. The following areas are included in this study: 1. Cadet Services: Directs the management, and control of all cadet extracurricular activities (cadet clubs), barber/beauty shops, cadet wing laundromat, Lawrence Paul Pavilion and cadet lodge. Arranges and provides sound and lighting technical requirements for all functions within Arnold Hall's 2,700 seat theater. Budgets for appropriated funds and monitors all monies generated and expended by Cadet Activities. Responsible for overall Arnold Hall facility management. 2. 10th Services: The function of the 10th Services Squadron, is to provide a variety of morale, fitness, and recreational services, which contribute to readiness and improve productivity through programs promoting fitness, esprit de corps, and quality-of-life for active duty personnel, their families, cadets, DOD civilians, and the retired military population. 3.10th MSS: The function of the 10th MSS is to provide all direct military unit personnel and functional support for the Air Force Academy, to include the 34th TRW, the 10th ABW, the USAFA staff, and the Dean of Faculty. This support is also extended to the families of all assigned personnel. 4. Superintendent's Staff: Public Affairs/Visitors' Center: Schedules, coordinates, and conducts guided tours and special presentations to selected groups. Manages and operates the Visitors' Center. Coordinates and develops exhibits and films for Visitors' Center use. Monitors the Academy self-guided tour program. Operates a guided tour program during the tourist season. Assures regional publications and Academy signs and brochures are effectively used to promote the visitor program and significant Academy activities. Coordinates visitor programs and services with local area tourist agencies. Provides tours of the Academy to select groups and individuals. Responsible for public affairs planning for all activities which impacts the Academy's mission and daily operations. The contract type will be a Fixed Price with Award Fee (FPAF). The DRAFT solicitation (RFP) will be released on or about 15 June 99 and posted on the Electronic Posting System (EPS) home page. The Internet address is http:// www.eps.gov and is then listed under EPS for Vendors and Direct Reporting Units. Hard copies of the DRAFT solicitation (RFP) will not be available. No telephone request for DRAFT solicitation (RFP) will be accepted. This synopsis is not a request for RFP or IFB and responses are not considered as commitment by the government. This acquisition is an unrestricted procurement. If awarded to a large business, the successful contractor is mandated that 45% of the work shall be allocated to small business concerns (SDB, Women-owned and Hub-Zone) and an Award Fee will be included to incentivize the contractor in this matter. Any interested contractors that identify themselves for this procurement will be placed on the Offerors Mailing List, which will be available electronically at the above EPS Internet address. Industry's comments will be due at the above address on or about 18 July 99 @ 2:00 local Colorado prevailing time. This DRAFT solicitation (RFP) is being issued to solicit industry's comments/questions on the content of the RFP, including the Performance Work Statement (PWS), Award Fee Plan and how they can be improved/clarified to encourage competition, incorporate industry's standards and allow for better proposal from the offerors. Any resulting contract will include a mobilization/transition period, a basic year, and four one-yearoptions. Median source selection procedures from FAR and AFFARS part 15 will be used for this best value acquisition. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) is 8744 and the size standard is $5 million. Point of contact: Capt Rick McGlothin (719) 333-6708. Work currently performed by Government personnel. NO CURRENT OR PAST CONTRACTUAL DATA EXISTS OR IS AVAILABLE. Points of Contact Capt Rick McGlothin, Phone (719) 333-6708, Fax (719) 333-2892, Email mcglothinrt.lg@usafa.af.mil Jean Goforth, Chief, Management Analysis & Support, Phone (719) 333-6858, Fax (719) 333-2892, Email goforthje.lg@usafa.af.mil Email your questions to Capt Rick McGlothin at mcglothinrt.lg@usafa.af.mil Posted 05/28/99 (D-SN337295). (0148)

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