Department of the Air Force, Air Force Space Command, 45CONS (Bldg 423), 1201 Edward H White II St MS 7200, Patrick AFB, FL, 32925-3238

M -- 45TH SPACE WING LOGISTICS OPERATIONS (LOGOPS) SUPPORT SOL LOGOPS-Draft POC Judi Batchelor, Contracting Officer, Phone 321-494-3668, Fax 321-494-5136, Email judi.batchelor@patrick.af.mil WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&ProjID=LOGOPS-Draft&; LocID=516. E-MAIL: Judi Batchelor, judi.batchelor@patrick.af.mil. This acquisition is set aside for competition among 8(a) firms nationwide (SBA has accepted the requirement for the Section 8(a) program). Interested 8(a) firms can download the draft solicitation at: http://www.patrick.af.mil/45lg/45cons/logops/default.asp. Please note that the POINT OF CONTACT for questions regarding this synopsis is Linda Sherod, (321) 494-2207, e-mail: linda.sherod@patrick.af.mil, 45th Space Wing Small Business Office. The 45th Space Wing (45SW) is conducting an A-76 Cost Comparison Study to merge Base Supply and Transportation [also referred to as Logistics Operations (LOGOPS) concept]. The scope of this effort spans all 45SW organizations to include Patrick Air Force Base (PAFB), Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS), wing tenant organizations, Geographically Separated Units (GSUs), Antigua Air Station, Ascension Air Station, and other mainland customers. This cost comparison may or may not result in a contract award. The LOGOPS concept integrates Standard Base Supply, Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricant (POL) product support, Munitions, Combat Oriented Supply Operations (COSO), Civil Engineering Material Acquisition, Weapons Handling, Administrative Plant Clearance and Transportation (excluding Vehicle Maintenance and Operations) processes to maximize operating efficiencies. The organizational structure is flexible. Commercial practices and Organization of International Standards (ISO) concepts are encouraged and are to be embraced to the fullest extent practicable. The offeror shall perform all defined Supply, Transportation, and CE Material Acquisition functions and processes of the LOGOPS activity as applicable and specified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The offeror_s employee personnel shall maintain proficiency and be able to carry out all responsibilities delineated in this requirement. The LOGOPS offeror shall establish and operate a Category I Standard Base Supply System (SBSS) organization to perform all base-level supply functions and tasks required by AFMAN 23-110and related compliance documents, as amended and as supplemented by Headquarters Air Force Space Command (HQ AFSPC) and the 45SW. For this acquisition the offeror shall: Receive, manage, store, issue, distribute, and maintain accountable item records for materials, equipment, munitions, weapons, and POL products; receive, disburse, authorize, and arrange for the movement of personal property and official passenger travel; prepare cargo for shipment by all modes of transportation; and provide air terminal services and combat readiness functions to authorized customers required by DODR 4500.9R, Pt 1 thru 4; DODR 4515.13R; AFI 24 Series and AMCI 24 Series and related compliance documents. 45SW customers rely on this operation to meet both day-to-day and contingency requirements. The offeror shall also operate the supply portion of the Hazardous Material Pharmacy (HAZMART) for the 45SW and tenant organizations, provide material control services in support of the Range Technical Services Contract (RTSC), and provide customer service and training. In addition, the offeror shall provide required contingency and off-line support capability, administration and management, quality control, training, housekeeping, ground maintenance and minor maintenance of facilities. The offeror shall receive, manage, store, issue, distribute for the CE material acquisition function and tasks required by AFPAM 32-1004, Vol 4, AFPAM 32-1098 and related compliance documents as amended and as supplemented by headquarters Air Force Space Command and 45SW. Federal Acquisition Regulation 7.300, 52.207-2 (Notice of Cost Comparison (Negotiated)) as supplemented and 52.207-3 (Right of First Refusal of Employment) apply to this acquisition. Offerors shall furnish all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and services necessary to provide for complete management and operation of the LOGOPS activity with the exception of property and services specifically identified as Government furnished in Section III of the LOGOPS PWS. The SIC code and size standard are 8744/$20M. The anticipated performance period is 6 years (one-year basic contract plus 5 option years). The draft RFP is available on line at the web site referenced above. Anticipated issue date of the solicitation is 18 August 2000; technical proposal and cost/price proposal due dates are 18 September 2000 and 30 October 2000 respectively. The government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation with no obligation to the offerors. All interested 8(a) firms may submit an offer, which will be considered by the 45th Space Wing. Posted 06/26/00 (D-SN468391). (0178)

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