M -- M-OMB Circular A-76: Department of Defense, Base Operations Market Survey

BASE OPERATIONS MARKET SURVEY, 2006 BACKGROUND: The Defense Logistics Agency is conducting a market survey in preparation of public-private competitions for installation services at multiple sites. These services include: facilities maintenance and repair; family housing maintenance and repair; utilities systems operation, maintenance and repair; grounds maintenance and repair; equipment maintenance and repair; mail services; retail supply operations; records and document management; architect and engineering for local projects and passenger services. The Service Provider will be responsible for managing and determining the number and types of labor categories to perform the services. It is being contemplated to combine three to five geographically separate sites into one solicitation. This competition process will follow the guidelines described in the revised OMB Circular A-76. Further information and similar solicitations for Defense Depot San Joaquin, CA and Defense Depot Susquehanna, PA and can be viewed at http://www.supply.dla.mil/a76 . This survey is to solicit ideas and opinions from experts in the field to develop the solicitation as well as to determine interested sources. Your participation in this market research and a prompt response (July 17, 2006) is appreciated and valuable to the process. SURVEY: 1. Would you be interested in submitting a proposal for the services identified above? 2. If not, why? 3. Do you currently maintain a/or facility/facilities? If more than one, how many? 4. How many people occupy the facility/facilities that you maintain? 5. What services do you provide at this/these facility/facilities? 6. How many years of experience do you have in facilities maintenance? 7. Would you have the capability to perform the described services at more than one geographical location under a single contract? 8. What is the maximum number of separate sites that one organization could ensure adequate performance/management? 9. What are recommended commercial practices from a contract perspective for these types of services? 10. What type of pricing structure is used in commercial contracts for these services? 11. From a Prime Contractor perspective, what services normally would be subcontracted out? 12. What are the methods the commercial industry uses for monitoring performance? 13. Is most of your experience with the private or Government sector? Responses, comments or questions may be directed to [email protected] . If you desire to be added to our mailing list, please provide your company name and address, name of a point of contact, phone number and email address. If you respond, please indicate if you would like to see the responses (non-attribution, of course) posted at the web site. Thank you in advance for your assistance in our acquisition planning.