Phillips Laboratory/PKO, Directorate of Contracting, Operational Contracting Division, 2000 Wyoming Blvd SE, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117

U -- SOURCES SOUGHT FOR BASE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FLIGHT SERVICES AT KIRTLAND AFB, NM DUE 021999 POC Capt Nathan White, Chief, Competitive Sourcing and Privatization, at (505) 853-1107, or Nicki Knickerbocker, Contracting Officer, at (505) 853-1112. WEB: Click for Kirtland AFB Outsourcing and Privatization, http://www.de.afrl.af.mil/pk/index.html. E-MAIL: Click here to contact Capt White via e-mail, whiten@plk.af.mil. The Competive Sourcing and Privatization Contracting Division, Kirtland AFB, NM is seeking sources capable of performing the management and operation of the Education and Training Flight services at Kirtland Air Force Base, NM. The Government is currently performing these services, and a cost comparison under OMB Circular A-76 will be conducted to determine the most cost effective mode of operation. A contract will not be awarded if government performance is determined to be more advantageous. The contractor will provide all management personnel, and other items and services necessary to operate the facilities. Kirtland's Education and Training Flight services the 377th Air Base Wing, various units assigned to Kirtland Air Force Base, NM, those employees or organizations with support agreements with 377 ABW, and geographically separated units. Education and Training Flight services for this operation include supporting approximately 20500 personnel (5500 military and 15000 civilians which includes appropriated funds civilian employees, non-appropriated funds civilian employees, retirees, and military dependents). Any resultant solicitation may include the following, subject to change depending on varying mission requirements: (1) Perform education services management and operation, including identification of education requirements, identifying and recommending sources to meet requirements; recording and documenting completed courses; recording and documenting funds expenditures; processing Air Force tuition assistance requests and professional military education (PME) enrollment; Provide guidance counseling services, to include career and college/degree program counseling and Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) counseling; counseling, qualification determination and testing for military education; (2) Management of a distance learning program including satellite downlinks and video and computer based instruction; (3) management of the Base Military On-the-Job Training (Enlisted Specialty Training Program) which includes management of upgrade training for all enlisted personnel, Career Development Course End of Course testing, and conducting the Air Force Training Course; (4) Administer civilian training programs, to include identification of civilian training needs; identifying and recommending sources to meet requirements; recording and documenting completed courses; recording and documenting funds expenditures; maintenance, updating and administration of required Government databases and other files; delivery in the area of supervision, management, employee development and computer training; the processing of DD Forms 1556; maintaining long-term training programs; supporting locally-mandated civilian training courses; (5) Administer military and civilian formal training programs, to include Defense Acquisition University programs, Helicopter training, technical skills training, Squadron Officers School, Air Command and Staff College, and Air War College; and all USAF formal schools resident courses;(6) Administer the installation small computer training program to include scheduling and delivery of computer training; and (7) general administrative support and military family members. At no additional cost to the contractor, the government will provide the following: office space, training facilities, furniture, computer equipment, including hardware/software support, i.e. (maintenance) and business equipment such as fax machines, copiers, and telephones. A site visit may be held prior to RFP release. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this notification or otherwise pay for any information or inquiry. Business firms capable of providing all or part of the described services are invited to submit a description of their capabilities and experience by 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time on 19 February 1999 to the following address: Det. 8 AFRL/PKC, 2000 Wyoming Blvd. SE, Bldg 20604, Rm A-40, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5606. Submissions should be limited to 25 pages and should be pertinentand specific in the technical area under consideration, under the following qualifications: (1) Experience: an outline of previous projects, and specific work previously performed or being performed; (2) Personnel: Name, professional qualification and specific experience of personnel who would be performing the services listed above. Please cite this synopsis number in your response. The applicable SIC code for this requirement is 8299 and the corresponding size standard is $18.5M. This synopsis is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids/proposals. Responses will assist the government in determining whether to set-aside/restrict competition in some way or solicit offers from all responsible sources. Firms submitting responses should indicate whether they are large, small, small disadvantaged, 8(a), woman-owned or HBCU/MI. The Government will not pay for any information submitted to this announcement. An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from potential offerors or offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The purpose of this Ombudsman is to receive and communicate serious concerns from potential offerors when established channels are not used to address concerns during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. Potential offerors should communicate first with the contracting officer, Ms. Nicki Knickerbocker, PKC (505) 853-1112, to request information, pose questions, and voice concerns before contacting the Ombudsman. In those instances where potential offerors cannot obtain resolution from the contracting officer, they are invited to contact the Air Force Research Laboratory Ombudsman, Mr. Eugene DeWall, Det. 8 AFRL/PK, 35550 Aberdeen Avenue, SE, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5776 or telephone (505) 846-4979. For all other contracting issues, please contact Capt Nate White, PKC, at (505) 853-1107 or FAX (505) 853-1149. See Note 26. Posted 01/15/99 (W-SN288622). (0015)

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