This solicitation is an OMB CIRCULAR A-76 (May 2003, Rev. Nov 2006) Public-Private Competition, using the standard competition process, to provide Non-Guard Security (NGS) Support Services at Navy Installations throughout the Continental U.S. (CONUS), including Hawaii and Guam. Major functional areas are comprised of the following: entry control point services, explosive detection dog services, pass and I.D. office services, armorer services, training services, physical security, supply/logistics, administrative support services, and surveillance detection. If the cost comparison results in contract performance, the contract performance period will include a Phase-In period of four (4) months, a nine (9) month base performance period, three (3) twelve-month option periods and one (1) eleven-month option period for a total performance period of sixty (60) months (five (5) years). The North America Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 561612, Security Guards and Patrol Services, with a size standard of $17,000,000. PARTICIPATION IN THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED. However, in accordance with Section 8(d) of the Small Business Act (15 USC 637(d)), should this solicitation result in subsequent award to a large business, a subcontracting plan will be required prior to award. In accordance with FAR 5.102, availability of the solicitation will be limited to the electronic medium; solicitation is available for download via the NAVFAC website at http://esol.navfac.navy.mil. The solicitation files do not contain Attachments J0200000-04 or J0200000-05 (References, Instructions, and Directives) since the source files are too large to upload to that site. If you are interested in obtaining these attachments, they are available on CD-ROM via a written request to the Contracting Officer Laurie Cordell at laurie.cordell@navy.mil. Please include a full mailing address as these will be sent through the U.S. Postal Service. You must be registered for this solicitation on the NAVFAC e-Sol website to receive CD-ROMs. One CD-ROM set will be sent to each individual requestor. The official plan holders list will be maintained on and can be printed from the website. All prospective Offerors and plan rooms are encouraged to register as plan holders on the website, as this is the only site on which the list and solicitation are available. It is the contractor's responsibility to check the website for any posted changes, therefore registration is advised. Compensation for proposals submitted will not be provided. Offerors are advised that the Government may evaluate proposals and award without discussions. In accordance with FAR 15.1 and the OMB Circular A-76, the low priced technically acceptable (LPTA) source selection process will be used for this acquisition. Please refer to sections L & M of the solicitation for details regarding the evaluation criteria and submission requirements. The solicitation will not result in a contract unless the costs of contracting are less than the costs of continued Government performance by the minimum cost differential, which is equal to the lesser of: (1) ten percent (10%) of the personnel costs on Line 1 of the Standard Competition Form (SCF), or (2) $10,000,000 over all performance periods stated in the solicitation. In addition, a contract will not be awarded unless a determination has been made that no competitive advantage is gained by the private sector offeror?s share contribution to its employer-sponsored health insurance plan or benefits. In accordance with FAR 52.207-3, Government personnel adversely affected by conversion of Government-performed services to a private sector contract have the Right of First Refusal for jobs for which they are qualified. All questions regarding any aspect of the solicitation must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer NO LATER THAN 29 JANUARY 2008, using the format provided at paragraph L.1.1. of the solicitation. Responses to questions received will be provided via amendment to the solicitation. CONFERENCE NOTIFICATION: A pre-proposal conference will be conducted on Tuesday, 27 November 2007 from 8:00 a.m. ? 4:00 p.m. EST at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia. Those interested in attending the conference MUST REGISTER ON THE E-SOL WEBSITE. Additional requirements are detailed in solicitation Section L.