R -- D-OMB Circular A-76: DoD Public-Private Competition of the Logistics activities performed by the DoD Education Activity (DoDEA), DoD Dependents Schools (DoDDS) Pacific

In accordance with the procedures specified in the revised OMB Circular A-76, May 29, 2003, this notice represents the formal public announcement and official start date of a Streamlined Competition on the logistics functions performed at the DoDDS Pacific Area Office, Okinawa, Japan. The incumbent service providers are DoD civilians (13 full-time equivalents). The estimated contract cost will be based on market research and the agency cost estimate will be calculated in accordance with the circular using performance periods that will consist of a base year and four option years. Prospective service providers are advised that a solicitation (1) will not be issued if the estimated cost of contract performance is greater than the cost of agency performance, and (2) will be issued if the estimated cost of agency performance is greater than the cost of contract performance. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION; THEREFORE PROPOSALS ARE NOT REQUESTED AT THIS TIME. The Department of Defense Competitive Sourcing Official (CSO) is Mr. Raymond F. DuBois, Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Installations and Environment). The DoD Component Competitive Sourcing Official (CCSO) is Dr. Joseph D. Tafoya, Director, DoDEA. The date of this public announcement is the official start date for this competition and the projected end date of the competition is March 2005. POC for questions are Cari Thieme-Busch, Commercial Activities Program Office, (703) 588-3222; and Monica E. Kelliher-Hamby, Chief, Competitive Sourcing Program Office, DoDEA, (703) 588-3225, email: [email protected]. DO NOT contact the Contracting Officer listed below.