TARS Caretaker Services

Air Combat Command, Acquisition Management Integration Center is planning to purchase non-personal services for contractor support to provide minimal caretaker services at two Tethered Aerostat Radar System (TARS) sites. These two TARS sites are excess to U.S. Air Force operational needs. These sites are in a "cold storage" status, which means the facilities are inactive, only minimal equipment is in place, and no personnel are assigned to the site. There is no electrical power, telephone service, or restroom facilities on site. The service is required to maintain the sites at a level that provides safety, security, and environmental protection. This basic custodial service includes maintaining the grounds, ensuring the site and facilities are properly secured, and performing weekly inspection visits to ascertain site condition. The contractor shall provide all management, materials, tools, supplies, equipment, and labor necessary to perform the services. This procurement is set-aside for Small Business IAW FAR 19.502-2. The period of performance will cover a 12-month base period with four, 1-year options. The place of performance will be at Morgan City, LA and Matagorda, TX. The government expects to make an award on or about 3 September 2008. An RFP shall be issued on or about 26 June 2008. Proposals shall be due on or about 29 July 08. The government plans to use the Internet and e-mail as the primary means of disseminating and exchanging information. Hard copies will not be made available. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 561730 and the size code is $6.5 million for small businesses. Interested firms should provide their company name, address, point of contact, phone and fax number, email address, and business size to nora.ball@langley.af.mil. It is the offeror(s) responsibility to monitor the Internet for the release of the solicitation and finalized due dates. All responsible sources may submit an offer and each offer will be considered. Please send all questions/correspondence for this requirement to nora.ball@langley.af.mil.