US ARMY MATERIEL COMMAND ACQUISITION CTR, WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE DIVISION, STEAA-WS (BLDG 126W), WSMR NEW MEXICO 88002-5201

S -- S -- PRIVATIZATION OF GOVERNMENT OWNED ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, UNDER 10 USC 2688 "UTILITY SYSTEMS CONVEYANCE AUTHORITY" AT DUGWAY PROVING GROUND, UT SOL W67HY8-8316-4001 POC Contract Specialist Chris L. Brusuelas (505) 678-4323 Email Address: brusuelascl@wsmr.army.mil (Site Code DAAD07) E-MAIL: brusuelascl@wsmr.army.mil, brusuelascl@wsmr.army.mil. L.......T.......T.......T.......T.......T.......T.......R POTENTIAL SOURCES SOUGHT: The White Sands Missile Range Contracting Division seeks to identify responsible sources and obtain information in regard to privatization of a Government owned electrical utility distribution system at the U.S. Army, Dugway Proving Ground(DPG), Utah, in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2688. Should L.......T.......T.......T.......T.......T.......T.......R privatization result, ownership of the entire electrical cal distribution system, operation and maintenance, and obligation to continue the service for an indefinite and ongoing period will transfer to a private company. All responsibility for maintaining reliable service, including such items as environmental compliance, maintenance costs, major system renovations, construction tion, equipment, manpower, and overhead costs shall become the utility provider's responsibility. It is intended that privatization will reduce the Army's life cycle costs. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION: Dugway Proving Ground currently purchases wholesale electric power at 46 kV from Utah Power and Light Company (UP&L) at a single primary delivery point near the English Village area. The DPG electric distribution system is currently Army owned and consists of: (1) Three 46-kV distribution substations, (2) Approximately 10 circuit- miles of 46-kV transmission line, (3) Approximately 73 circuit-miles of 12.5-kV overhead primary distribution line, and (4) Approximately 9 circuit-miles of 12.5-kV underground primary distribution line. Substation No. 1 supplies the English Village area. It is fed by UP&L's Tooele to Dugway 46-kV transmission line. This substation consists of two 46-kV transmission line terminations, two 3.75-MVA 46/12.5-kV LTC (load tap changing) power transformers, and eight 12.5-kV metal-clad circuit breakers. It is a conventional, outdoor, air-insulated substation configured in a double-ended main bus arrangement. This substation provides voltage regulation, control, and overcurrent protection for six 12.5-kV distribution feeders and one 46-kV transmission line. Substation No. 2 supplies the Ditto Technical Center area. It is supplied from the Army's (Substation No. 1 to Substation No. 2) 46-kV transmission line. It consists of one 46-kV transmission line termination, two 7.5-MVA 46/12.5-kV LTC power transformers, and nine 12.5-kV metal- clad circuit breakers. It is a conventional, outdoor,air- insulated substation configured in a double-ended main bus arrangement. This substation provides voltage regulation, control, and overcurrent protection for six 12.5-kV distribution feeders. Substation No. 3 supplies the Little Granite Mountain area. It is also supplied from the Army's (Substation No. 1 to Substation No. 2) 46-kV transmission line and consists of one 46-kV transmission line termination and one 0.25-MVA 46/7.2-kV power transformer. It is a conventional, outdoor, air-insulated substation configured in a single main bus arrangement. This substation provides control and overcurrent protectionfor one 7.2-kV distribution feeder. The majority of the distribution circuits are configured with loop tie switches to neighboring circuits. The distribution system is composed primarily of overhead, pole-line construction (wood pole, open wire) with pole- mounted transformer banks. There is a relatively small amount of underground primary (utilizing duct type construction and pad-mounted transformers) generally arranged in a radial lateral configuration. Current peak loads approximate 5.5 megawatts with a fairly consistent year-round and around the clock loading. The system appears to be in quite good condition and individual meters are currently located within most of the housing area. PROCEDURES: This request for information is a required component of a complete and systematic process to evaluate interested parties under the U.S. Army Center for Public Works utilities privatization program. In order to minimize costs both to potentially interested parties and the Government, this notice is being issued todetermine 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 unlikely that a formal solicitation will be issued. Should interest be determined sufficient, a formal request for proposals may be forthcoming. Interested parties should provide a statement of interest on company letterhead (not to exceed 20 pages in length) to: U.S. Army Materiel Command Acquisition Center, White Sands Missile Range Division, ATTN: STEAA-WS-C (Mr. Chris Brusuelas), White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico 88002- 5201. The statement shall include as a minimum the following criteria: (1) capability and experience in the ownership, operation, and maintenance of similar electrical utility systems. (2) Financial capacity to purchase, expand, and operate an electrical utility system. (3) A statement showing an understanding of the obligation to provide continuous utility services. (4) Understanding of any applicable federal, state, and local utility laws, regulations or franchise requirements affecting utilities in the State of Utah and capability of complying with such requirements. It should be noted that DPG is principally an area of concurrent State and Federal legal jurisdiction.(5) Understanding of federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations and familiarity and experience with environmental compliance procedures and regulations for the Statement of Utah and US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 8. Elaborate proposals or pricing information are neither required nor desired. Any innovative and new conceptual ideas to achieve the stated objective are encouraged. No solicitation document exists for this request for "Sources Sought". This notice is for informational purposes only; it is not a request for proposals nor should it be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not pay for any effort expended in to responding to this sources sought announcement. Responses must be submitted not later than 3:00 P.M. MTZ, 23 March 1999. It should be noted that individual "Sources Sought" for different utility systems may be issued in the same time frame. A separate response to each "Sources Sought" is required. The point of contact concerning this sources sought action is Mr. Chris Brusuelas at (505) 678-4323, or email brusuelascl@wsmr.army.mil. Posted 02/10/99 (A-SN297233). (0041)

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