Department of the Air Force, Air Education and Training Command, Randolph AFB Contracting Office, 395 B Street West Suite 2, Randolph AFB, TX, 78150-4525

R -- FUELS OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT AT RANDOLPH AFB TX SOL Reference-Number-F7LG3092390100 DUE 011000 POC Kirk Wadsack, Contract Specialist, Phone 210-652-5171, Fax 210-652-7486, Email kirk.wadsack@randolph.af.mil -- Deborah Potts, Contract Specialist, Phone 210-652-5180, Fax 210-652-4673, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=R&;ProjID=Reference-Num ber-F7LG3092390100&LocID=464. E-MAIL: Kirk Wadsack, kirk.wadsack@randolph.af.mil. This is a sources sought synopsis for informational and planning purposes only. Randolph Air Force Base (AFB) is conducting market research to identify potential 8(a) or small business (SB) sources interested in performing the fuels operation and management function at Randolph AFB. The contemplated requirement includes requisition, receipt, storage, issue, quality and accounting of petroleum fuels and cryogenics to manage and operate aviation and ground fuel servicing; bulk fuel and storage; fuels laboratory; and data collection/processing for Randolph AFB. The SIC code is 8744 and the size standard is $5 million. No solicitation for this requirement exists; therefore, DO NOT REQUEST A COPY OF THE SOLICITATION. A copy of the DRAFT Statement of Work may be viewed at http://www.eps.gov. The anticipated solicitation, when published, may also be synopsized at this site. It is the responsibility of all potential offerors to monitor these cites for release of any future solicitation or synopsis. THE 12TH CONTRACTING SQUADRON REQUESTS 8(A) OR SB CONCERNS CAPABLE OF PERFORMING THIS EFFORT SUBMIT A CAPABILITY STATEMENT NO LATER THAN COB 10 JAN 2000. Information submitted in the capability statement should include company name, address, telephone number, point of contact, business size (whether SB or 8(a) status) and general description of the company and services provided. Submit a list of your company's most recent and relevant contracts for providing the same or similar type services to include contract number, place of performance, customer point of contact, telephone number, contract type, amount of award, and period of performance. With each contract referenced, include a brief description of the services performed and whether performance was considered acceptable or an explanation for performance problems noted. All relevant input is encouraged, to include commercial information. In addition, each submitter must provide a detailed response to the following 8 questions, documenting your responses with factualmaterial: (1) Do you have the technical and financial capability to provide personnel, equipment and materials needed to perform aviation and ground fuel services at a military installation that receives, maintains and issues over 2.5M gallons of product monthly? (2) Do you employ personnel who are knowledgeable and trained on military Technical Orders and Instructions that provide requirements for maintaining military specification petroleum products? (3) Do you employ personnel who are familiar with military flightline operations and are they prepared to meet stringent aircraft refueling response requirements for over 2.5K aircraft services monthly on a 24 hour 7 day a week basis? (4) Do you employ personnel who are trained on Fuels Automated System software programs, cryotainer tank maintenance and fuels accounting procedures? (5) Do you employ personnel who are knowledgeable on federal and state environmental responsibilities and requirements when handling petroleum products? (6) Is your company preparedto be liable when negligent, for environmental and safety accidents? (7) Is your company prepared to provide uninterrupted fuel support services to a mission essential function that supports the national defense of the country? (8) Do you employ personnel who possess necessary certifications required to provide services in support of a military fuels contract operation? (Certifications include; Commercial Drivers Licenses for transporting hazardous cargoes, National Agency Checks and Secret Clearances.) The page limit for the capability statements and answers to these questions is 50 pages. Indications of interest from SB or 8(a) concerns without the required information regarding capability and eligibility will not be considered in determining the suitability of this requirement for a SB or 8(a) set-aside. Submit packages to 12 CONS/LGCA Attn: Kirk M. Wadsack, 395 B Street West Suite 2, Randolph AFB TX 78150-4525. This synopsis is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not pay for information solicited or received. No basis for claim against the Government shall arise as a result from a response to this synopsis or Government use of any information provided. The Government reserves the right to consider a small business, 8(a) or any other set aside arrangement as deemed appropriate for this procurement. To be eligible for any future contract for the described services, prospective 8(a) or SB concerns must be registered in the Department of Defense Central Contractor Registration (CCR). Posted 12/20/99 (D-SN409972). (0354)

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