A -- D-OMB Circular A-76: Department of Defense Public-Private Competition of Det 1, Training Support Squadron, Luke AFB, AZ.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT FOR EXTENSION OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE COMPETITION IN FEDBIZOPPS D-OMB Circular A-76: Department of Defense Public-Private Competition of Det 1, Training Support Squadron, Luke AFB, AZ. Document Type: Special Notice--EXTENSION POC: Mr. Gerald Grimes Classification Code: [AZ10 Research and Development ] NAICS : 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Description: THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION NOTICE. In accordance with Office of Management and Budget Circular A-76 (Revised), Performance of Commercial Activities, May 29, 2003, this notice represents the formal public announcement and official extension of a public-private competition of Det 1, Training Support Squadron, Luke AFB, AZ. The incumbent service providers affected by this public-private competition are approximately 75 DoD government personnel positions, 59 DoD civilians, 16 military. A standard competition will be conducted in accordance with the revised circular. 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, or (2) will be issued if the estimated cost of agency performance is greater than the cost of contract performance. The Department of Defense Competitive Sourcing Official is Mr. Philip W. Grone, Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Installations and Environment). The DoD Component Competitive Sourcing Official for Air Force is Lieutenant General Roger A. Brady, Deputy Chief of Staff, Personnel. The Contracting Officer is Mr. Gerald Grimes, 355th Contracting Squadron, Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ. The Agency Tender Official is LtCol David J. Carrell, Deputy, 355th Mission Support Group, Davis-Monthan AFB. The date of this public announcement is the official start date for the extension to this public-private competition and the projected end date of the competition is 25 February 2008. The point of contact for questions regarding this public-private competition is Mr. Gerald Grimes, Contracting Officer, 520-228-4673, gerald.grimes@dm.af.mil.