Mission Rehearsal Excercises/Field Training Excercises Logistical Support Services MRX)Update

Pre-Solicitation Notice is amended:

The following is deleted from the notice The estimated performance period for completion of construction is. There are no construction requirements.
This solicitation notice was also part of a sources sought under W912PB-10-R-0005.

The U.S. Army Regional Contracting Office - Bavaria, intends to issue a solicitation for Mission Rehearsal Excercises/Field Training Excercises Logistical Support Services (MRX).

Locations **** Grafenwoehr Training Area, Hohenfels, Amberg, Hemau, Oberviechtach, Bodenwoehr, Vilseck, and Schweinfurt/Hammelburg Germany**** .


The general scope of work includes, but is not limited to,
**** Provide a wide range of logistical services to support MRX. Food Service, Transporation, Base Camp Managemen, and Distribution of Equipment. Typical MRX lasts 21 days and FTX 5 to 14 days. ****

At this time, no Pre-Solicitation Conference is planned for this solicitation. If the government does elect to hold a Pre-Solicitation Conference, the pre-solicitation announcement will be modified accordingly. ****

**** At this time, no site visit is planned ****

Jowever, information regarding the mission and the location of the Joint Multinational Readiness Center and Grafenwoehr Training Area is readily avilable on their respective websites.

http://www.hqjmtc.army.mil/


This solicitation will include options that will be included in the solicitation****


This solicitation will be issues as
**** a Request for Proposals (RFP)****
which will result in the award of
**** a single firm fixed price (FFP) Requirement Service Contract contract. ****

The estimated performance period for completion of construction is
****estimated start date 1 April 2010.


The solicitation will be available on or about the week of 3 February 2010
and **** Proposals **** will be due on or about **** 4 March 2010. **** The solicitation, including any amendments, shall establish the official opening and closing dates and times.

Proposals received in response to this solicitation will be evaluated in accordance with procedures outlined in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 15 for **** Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. ****

The solicitation will include a detailed list of evaluation factors, including any subfactors or elements, and will provide instructions for proposal requirements and the basis for award. Any changes to evaluation factors will be issued by amendment.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this project is
**** 56120 ****

PLEASE NOTE: NEW CCR REQUIREMENTS - - - Prior to bidding, vendors must be actively registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) system, including creation of an MPIN number. Registration instructions may be obtained, and online registration may be accomplished, at - - - www.ccr.gov - - - By submission of a bid, a bidder acknowledges the requirement to be registered in the CCR database prior to award; during performance; and through final payment of any contract resulting from the solicitation. Refer to CCR clause 252.204-7004. PROSPECTIVE CONTRACTORS MUST BE REGISTERED WITH CCR PRIOR TO AWARD OF ANY CONTRACT. The CCR web page address is - - - www.ccr.gov - - - or one may telephone 1-800-227-2323 for the Contractor Registration Assistance Center. Other information regarding registration can be obtained through CCR Assistance Center at 1-888-227-2423 or through the internet at - - - http://ccr.dlsc.dla.mil/ccr/ - - -. A paper form for registration may be obtained from the DOD Electronic Commerce Information Center at 1-800-334-3414

- - - ORCA REQUIREMENTS - - -
There is a new Federal initiative called Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). ORCA is a web-based system that centralizes and standardizes the collection, storage, and viewing of many of the representations and certifications required by the Federal Acquisition Regulations and previously found in Section 00600 of construction solicitations. According to FAR case 2002-024, vendors are required to use ORCA beginning 01 January 2005. To be eligible for contract award and prior to bidding, a firm must be registered in the database. Please register Representations and Certifications at - - - http://orca.bpn.gov - - - Detailed information can be found in cited FAR Case, as well as by visiting the help section of the ORCA website at http://orc a.bpn.gov . The help section includes background information, frequently asked questions (FAQ), the ORCA Handbook, and a phone number to call for assistance.

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The point-of-contact for administrative or contractual questions is **** Abraham Curry, (+49 09641-83-8715) **** .