Golf Course Privatization or Concessionaire

The 325th Contracting Squadron at Tyndall AFB is issuing a Sources Sought Synopsis for research purposes only with the intent of identifying potential sources for the privatization or concessionaire of the base's Pelican Point Golf Course. The contractor will operate and maintain the 18-hole golf course and all associated facilities as outlined in the attached background paper. The exact nature of the agreement, whether through concessionaire contract or real property lease (privatization), has not been determined. Contractors are requested to review the attachments and provide capability statements, recommendations, and affirmative statements of interest in a potential privatization or concessionaire contract. This Sources Sought is an advance notice for information and planning purposes only and is not a solicitation. Interested parties are requested to submit their capabilities, a summary of recommendations regarding potential technical solutions as well as contract/agreement types, and qualifications to perform such an effort in writing to the identified point of contact no later than 10:00 am local time on 16 October 2012. Submissions should be no longer than 10 pages in length, and will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to further pursue this initiative. (No site visit will be conducted as part of this notice.) Electronic submissions are acceptable, but interested parties are advised to verify receipt of submissions if emailing large attachments. If submitting items in a "hard copy" format, please submit two copies. Questions regarding this research of the Pelican Point Golf Course may be submitted to the identified point of contact by email no later than 3:00 pm local time on 28 September 2012. Government responses to questions will be posted no later than 10:00 am 5 October 2012. However, organizations are cautioned that Government answers to some questions may be unavailable and may not be provided given that this notice represents an exploration of concept only. Sources shall include a point of contact with phone and email information in their submissions. Be advised that the Government will not pay for any information submitted, or for any costs associated with providing this information.