Privatization of the thermal, electric, and compressed air generation systems and the thermal and compressed air distribution systems at NSA, Indian Head, MD

General Information Document Type: Sources Sought Notice Solicitation Number: Reference-Number-Privatization-N62470-08-R-8004 Posted Date: Archive Date: Original Response Date: Current Response Date: Classification Code: S -- Utilities and housekeeping services SetAsides: N/A Naics Code: 22111 Contracting Office Address Department of the Navy, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, NAVFAC Atlantic, Utilities Branch, Code AQ12 6506 Hampton Blvd, Norfolk, VA, 23508-1278 Description The Navy intends to privatize the thermal, electric, and compressed air generation systems and the thermal and compressed air distribution systems at the Naval Support Activity (NSA), Indian Head, Maryland in accordance with 10 USC 2688, Utility Systems: Conveyance Authority, as amended. The resulting privatization will include ownership interest of the systems, operation, maintenance, recapitalization and specifically the upgrade of the Goddard Power Plant to meet compliance requirements. The Goddard Power Plant facility and appurtenant structures shall also be part of the privatization. All responsibility for maintaining reliable service, including such items as environmental compliance, maintenance costs, major system renovations, construction, equipment, manpower, and overhead costs shall become the utility provider's responsibility. It is intended that privatization will reduce the Navy's life cycle costs. Qualified firms desiring to state their interest in this soli! citation should provide a Statement of Interest on company letterhead (not to exceed 10 pages in length) on or before 25 February 2008 to Department of the Navy, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Atlantic, Attention: Code ACQ12, Elizabeth Carmack, 6506 Hampton Blvd,Layfayette River Annex, Bldg. A, Norfolk, Virginia 23508-1278. RESPONSES MAY BE EMAILED IN PDF FORMAT TO Elizabeth.carmack@navy.mil. The statement shall include as a minimum the following criteria: (1) capability and experience in the ownership, operation, and maintenance of similar systems; (2) financial capacity to with regards to ownership interest, expansion, and operation of a utility system; (4) understanding of any applicable state or local utility law or franchise requirements, and capability of complying with such requirements; and (5) understanding of the federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations and its familiarity and experience with environmental compliance procedures and re! gulations for the state for which the utility is located and US Enviro nmental Protection Agency, Region - III. EMAILADD: elizabeth.carmack@navy.mil: A general description of the sites covered and the systems are given in full in file attached to this announcement.