Utility Privatization of the Natural Gas Distribution System, Water Distribution System, and Wastewater Collection System at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH - SPE600-13-R-0809
Added: May 16, 2013 6:20 pm
This solicitation is utilizing FAR PART 41 ACQUISITION OF UTILITY SERVICES.The following NAICS codes apply:221210 Natural Gas Distribution 221310 Water Supply & Irrigation Systems221320 Sewage Treatment FacilitiesThe Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Energy Utility Services Division in conjunction with the United States Air Force, plans to convey the natural gas, water distribution and wastewater utility system infrastructures at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), Ohio. The objective is to convey ownership and responsibility for the operations, maintenance, repair, future upgrades, and future utility system replacements. As a result of this solicitation, the firm will be selected to assume ownership of the above-mentioned utility systems. The successful firm(s) will be required to provide expansions to the system(s) to meet future needs of the government. The resulting contract, if awarded, will require the Contractor to furnish all necessary labor, management, supervision, permits, equipment, supplies, materials, transportation, and any other incidental items or services required for the complete ownership of and provision of utility services via the utility system(s), including operation, maintenance, repair, upgrade, and improvement of the systems. The Contractor(s) shall manage the maintenance, repairs, replacement, etc., of the systems to ensure continuous, adequate, and dependable service for each Government or tenant connection within the service area. The Contractor(s) shall be responsible for funding all capital investments required to acquire, maintain and operate the utility systems in a safe, reliable condition and to meet the requirements listed in the contract. Real property interests will be conveyed in the form of a Right-of-Access. The utility systems will be conveyed via a Bill of Sale upon award of the contract. The Contractor(s) proposals and plans may become a part of the contract upon the decision to award. Past performance information from potential Offerors shall be submitted as directed in the Request for Proposal (RFP). No Offeror will be denied the opportunity to submit a proposal in response to the RFP. For purposes of economic comparison required by 10 U.S.C. 2688, each system will be analyzed and considered for award separately.Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) is located in Montgomery and Greene Counties, in the northeast portion of the Greater Dayton, Ohio area. The communities of Dayton, Riverside, Fairborn, and Huber Heights border this Base. WPAFB serves as the largest single-site employer in the region.Additional installation information may be located at: http://www.wpafb.af.mil/This requirement is unrestricted. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which shall be considered. Large businesses are required to submit a subcontracting plan with their offer. Interested sources should contact Stephanie Fantasia, at stephanie.fantasia@dla.mil to be added to our bidder mailing list.
SPE60013R0809 Defense Logistics Agency Energy
5/16/13, 6:20 PM Utility Privatization of the Natural Gas Distribution System, Water Distribution System and Wastewater Collection System at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH
Added: Jan 22, 2013 1:32 pm
The DLA Energy Utility Services Division seeks to identify and obtain information from responsible sources in connection with the privatization of the natural gas distribution (221210), the water distribution system (NAICS 221310), and the wastewater collection system (NAICS 221320) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), OH. Privatization is defined as the conveyance of a utility system to a municipal, private, regional, district, or cooperative utility company or other entity. The conveyance may consist of all right, title, and interest of the United States in the utility system. Utility Privatization (UP) will be accomplished in accordance with 10 U.S.C. §2688 - Utility Systems: Conveyance Authority.The contractor will be required to assume ownership of the utility system(s) at WPAFB and as the new system(s) owner shall operate and maintain the system(s) and provide utility services to the Government. Contractor shall furnish all necessary labor, management, supervision, permits, equipment, supplies, materials, transportation, and any other incidental items or services required for the complete ownership of and provision of utility services via these utility systems, including operation, maintenance, repair, upgrades, and improvements to the utility system(s).This Sources Sought Notice (hereinafter "Notice") is an essential step in determining market interest and feasibility. Responses received will be used to develop marketing strategies for the potential privatization of utilities at this installation. Should interest be determined sufficient, a formal solicitation may be forthcoming. Interested parties should provide a statement of interest on company letterhead no later than 3:00 pm EST on February 5, 2013. Responses are preferred via e-mail, but hard copies and facsimiles will also be accepted.At a minimum, the statement of interest shall address: (1) capability and experience in utility privatization or owning and operating natural gas, water, or wastewater utility systems; (2) financial capability to justify potential award of such a contract; (3) a primary point of contact, including phone number and e-mail address; and (4) an indication of the size of the business (large, small, or any sub-category of small business). The potential opportunity for set-asides for small businesses and small disadvantaged businesses will be considered on the basis of the responses received.This Notice is solely for the Government's use as a market research tool. As such, the issuance of a competitive solicitation is not guaranteed. If determined appropriate, then both a synopsis and a solicitation may be anticipated in the March 2013 timeframe. All responsible sources are encouraged to submit a response to this Notice. All information received will be considered. Failure to respond to this Notice does not preclude a firm from offering on any resultant solicitation; however, a lack of interest in this requirement may keep this effort from moving forward competitively.If determined appropriate, the Government will issue the synopsis and solicitation in the Federal Business Opportunity ("FedBizOpps" or "FBO") system. To access the secured, but unclassified, documents in FBO, offerors must follow the steps outlined below. It is recommended that all potential offerors complete the steps outlined below in anticipation of a potential synopsis and solicitation to allow ample time for processing in each system.1. Be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at www.sam.gov.2. Once registered in SAM, go to the FBO website at www.fbo.gov and log in. Verify your SAM registration within the FBO system. The FBO Vendor Guide is available athttps://www.fbo.gov/downloads/FBO_Vendor_Guide.pdf to provide assistance.3. Once your SAM registration is verified in the FBO system, click on the secured document link, which should then provide you with the corresponding link for the DD2345 - Military Critical Technical Data Agreement Form. You can also find the DD2345 at http://www.dlis.dla.mil/JCP/forms/DD2345Form.pdf. Fill out the DD2345 form and submit a hardcopy of the original form, together with all required documentation, to the Defense Logistics Information Service (DLIS), U.S./Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP), at the address listed on the form. JCP will return an approved and signed certified form, which will include your certification and expiration date within five days of receipt. Please note that delays may be incurred if forms and/or required documentation are incomplete or incorrect. Additionally, it can take up to 24 hours for the JCP information to reach all systems.4. Once you receive the approved DD2345 form from JCP and have verified your status on the JCP website, enter the FBO system and click on the secure document link. The FBO system will require you to enter your MPIN.a. The MPIN number is a mandatory data element created by the CCR registrant and must have nine characters: at least one letter (upper or lower case) and one number. No spaces or special characters are permitted. It allows access to related acquisition systems (i.e. ORCA and PPIRS). It also serves as a validation to access sensitive but unclassified documents associated with a notice posted to FBO.5. Following verification of the MPIN in FBO, vendors will submit a request for explicit access to the secure documents through the FBO system by clicking on the secure document line, then clicking the "Request Explicit Access" button. Once vendors request explicit access, the FBO system will send notification to the DLA Energy personnel assigned to the procurement, who will approve the request in the system. Vendors will receive an email once the access request has been approved by DLA Energy.6. Once the MPIN has been verified in the FBO system, and explicit access has been granted, vendors will be able to enter the system and view the secure documents.This announcement shall not be construed as a commitment or authorization to incur costs in anticipation of an award. The Government is not bound to make any awards under this Notice.If you are interested in this project, please provide the information requested above to the DLA Energy Contracting Office.Installation DescriptionWright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) is located in Montgomery and Greene Counties, in the northeast portion of the Greater Dayton, Ohio area. WPAFB employs over 20,000 persons and is considered the largest single-location employer in the State of Ohio and one of the largest employers among AF bases worldwide. In addition to its Base Employees, WPAFB has approximately 12,000 Active Duty Dependents and 12,000 Contract Employees.WPAFB consists of approximately 8,145 acres of land with 850 buildings and 1,637 Military Family Housing Units. Facilities at the Base encompass a runway, associated taxiways and parking aprons, administrative areas, industrial facilities, testing/developmental laboratories, dormitories, hospital, housing areas, recreational facilities, and open space. WPAFB is all fee-owned, including two Geographically Separated Units (GSUs). For the utility systems, the AF has been granted many easements and rights-of-way (ROW), some by Government agencies, some by private entities.
SPE600-13-R-0809 Defense Logistics Agency Energy
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