The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), Fort Worth Western Currency Facility (WCF), located at 9000 Blue Mound Road, Forth Worth, TX has a requirement for a Contractor to provide Operations and Maintenance (O&M) services (e.g., preventive maintenance, repairs and facility improvements) for the plant including all mechanical, electrical, utility and environmental systems 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year. The Contractor may also be called upon to accomplish minor remodeling or modifications within the building. The Contractor shall provide all management, supervision, labor, materials, supplies, repair parts, tools and equipment, and shall plan, schedule, coordinate and ensure the effective and economical operation, maintenance and repair of the Systems (i.e., buildings, facilities and equipment including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, utility and environmental equipment, systems and subsystems). The contractor shall perform to the standards in the contract as well as all local, state and federal regulations. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) in the nearest future through the GPE via the internet at http://www/fedbizopps.gov. The solicitation will be for a Time and Material type of Contract with a Firm Fixed priced line item for Supervision and Administration. The Period of performance anticipated is with a one year base and four (4), one (1) year option periods. The solicitation will be is based on ‘full and open competition'. The solicitation will be subject to the availability of funds as per FAR clause 52.232-18. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. Interested parties may send questions regarding this presolicitation to the attn: of Prashanth Kallat at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Office of Acquisition, 14th & C St SW, Room 705-A, Washington DC 20228-0001, or via fax to (202) 874-2200 or by email to
[email protected] .