08-T-9020 Site Visit Instructions.doc

AIR COMPRESSOR PRE-SOLICITATION CONFERENCE AND SITE VISIT

Solicitation No. M00146-08-T-9020

1. A Site Visit relating to the above requirement is scheduled to be conducted on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. at the Fleet Readiness Center (FRC) East, MCAS Cherry Point, NC. Interested contractors are to assemble in the FRC East main lobby (Building 137) at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the conference/site-visit where a Government representative will be available to escort attendees to the appropriate location(s).

2. Offerors planning to attend the site visit must submit requests for access to both the Air Station and FRC East as follows:

(a) Access to MCAS Cherry Point: Contractors must submit a list of the names of company officials who plan to attend to the conference to john.lawrence@usmc.mil three (3) business days prior to the date of the conference. Upon arriving at the Air Station, contractors must check in at the Station Pass and ID office located adjacent to the main gate.

(b) Access to FRC East: For security purposes, visitors to the FRC East are required to provide a letter requesting access on official company/activity letterhead. An official of the requesting organization (other than the visitor) must sign the request. Visitors without proper vehicle identification must obtain entry authorization at the main gate of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. FRC East visit requests must include the following information:

· Name of Visitor (Last, First, MI) and Social Security Number

· Date and Place of Birth

· Proof of Citizenship

· FRC East point of contact and telephone number (Sheila Cuthbertson, 252 464-7935)

· Date and duration of visit

· Company telephone and FAX numbers and contract number and dates

Visit requests should be addressed to:

Commanding Officer

Attn: Visitor Control (Code 6.5.2)

Fleet Readiness Center East

PSC Box 8021

Cherry Point, NC 28533-0021

Visit request should be faxed to 252-464-8867 at least three working days before the visit.

Additional information regarding access to the Air Station is available by phone at (252) 464-7397/9665 or by accessing the FRC East web-site at www.nadepcp.navy.mil/FRC_visitors.htm .

3. Failure of a prospective offeror to attend the Site Visit will be construed to mean that the offeror fully understands all requirements of this solicitation. In no event will failure of a prospective offeror to attend the conference to inspect the site or to submit questions regarding this procurement constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

4. Safety glasses and proper hearing protection will be required for this site visit. Prospective offeror should bring all necessary safety equipment.