Defense Supply Service-Washington, 5200 Army Pentagon, Rm. 1D245, Washington, DC 20310-5200

U -- EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES SOL Sources Sought DUE 071599 POC Major Edward T. Roden e-mail: rodenet@hqda.army.mil E-MAIL: rodenet@hqda.army.mil, rodenet@hqda.army.mil. The Defense Supply Service-Washington (DSS-W) is issuing this "sources sought" announcement to all small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, women-owned small business concerns, and SBA 8(a) contractors for the purpose of identifying sources capable of satisfying the government's requirement for education support services to assist Army Continuing Education System (ACES) professionals in the delivery of adult education services at sites throughout the world. The Government will not pay for information submitted in response to this sources sought request. This sources sought request does not constitute an invitation for sealed bid or request for proposal, nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Standard Industry Code (SIC) is 8299. Services may potentially be ordered for any location containing concentrations of Active or Reserve Army personnel. Service functions include Reception and Administration, Counseling Support, Facilities Administration, Automation and Technology, Test Examiner, Test Proctor, Multi-Use Learning Facility (MLF) Instruction, MLF Support, and Educational Programming Services (see Statement of Work (SOW) at DSS-W Homepage). The government currently projects ordering an estimated 426,000 hours of services at over 94 major locations throughout the United States, Korea, and certain Pacific Islands. Potentially, services could also be ordered for locations in Europe or other locations outside of the Continental U.S. during the life of the contract. The government anticipates that the hours of usage and number of sites will grow over the life of the contract. This anticipation of growth will be influenced most by the competitiveness of prices under this contract in relation to existing or previous contracts at individual Army installations. The Government intends to consider award of a single award firm fixed price, loaded labor-hour contract for a one-year base period and four one-year option periods. The anticipated start date of this contract is 1 April 2000. Using this "sources sought" announcement, limited to responsible small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, women-owned small business concerns, and eligible SBA 8(a) contractors, each interested concern shall submit a capability package that provides a description of their program along with their capabilities/qualifications to meet the Army's requirements. The Army is not looking for sales brochures but for clear, concise evidence that small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, women-owned small business concerns, and SBA 8(a) contractors have the knowledge, resources, experience, and technical expertise to execute this requirement through sustained and uninterrupted education service to our soldiers. Although this notice includes "screening criteria," the criteria are not used to qualify potential sources or to exclude potential competitors. The purpose of screening respondents is to allow the government to assess the potential competitive base and to determine whether various set-asides are appropriate. Proven expertise or evidence shown and satisfactory past performance in the area of education services of this size and scope is a critical component of this requirement. To facilitate a prompt review by the Army, a maximum of a three (3) page executive summary shall be affixed to the front of your capability package that identifies, by page and paragraph, your firm's relevant capability. Your capability package shall not exceed 25 pages, and will be screened using the following criteria: -Description of capability to perform the services required on a worldwide basis (include technical expertise, experience, adequate resources, and ability to plan, organize, and effectively use resources in a coordinated manner for continuos education support). -Description of teaming arrangements, subcontracting plans, and a plan that outlines methods used to recruit develop/train and retain/replace qualified personnel. -Listing of three most current, relevant past performance contract references. Provide contract number, location, agency, and name of point of contact with telephone number and full address. Include contract award amount, size, and scope. -Ability to begin work, worldwide, on 1 April 2000. All capability packages are due at Defense Supply Service-Washington on Thursday, 15 July 1999, by 1300 hours EDT. Facsimile (fax) or e-mail capability packages will not be accepted. Late submissions will not be accepted or considered. Point of contact is Major Ed Roden, e-mail address is, rodenet@hqda.army.mil. Mailing address is, Defense Supply Service-Washington, Attn: Division B, MAJ Ed Roden, 5200 Army Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310-5200. The draft Statement of Work (SOW) is at the Defense Supply Service-Washington website at http://www.hqda.army.mil/dssw. Once at the website go to "RFPs". At the bottom of the RFP page go to "ACES". Posted 06/22/99 (W-SN345919). (0173)

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