S -- D-OMB Circular A-76: DoD Public-Private Competition for grounds maintenance activities, DoD Education Activity (DoDEA), DDESS, Fort Benning, GA.

: 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 grounds maintenance functions performed at the seven DDESS locations at Fort Benning Army Base, Fort Benning, GA. The incumbent service providers are DoD civilians (8 full-time equivalents). The estimated contract cost will be based on market research. 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) may 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) for this announcement 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 is Monica E. Kelliher-Hamby, Chief, Competitive Sourcing Program Office, DoDEA (703) 588-3225, email: [email protected],edu. DO NOT contact the Contracting Officer listed below.