SOLICITATION NOTICE
73 -- Operation of the NIEHS Cafeteria and Related Services - Attachment III - NIEHS Cafeteria Diagram - Attachment II - Invoice Instructions - Operation of the NIEHS Cafeteria and Related Services RFP - Attachment I - Statement of Work - Attachment IV - Operating Performance Standards - Attachment V - Historical Sales Data
- Notice Date
- 12/19/2013
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 722310
— Food Service Contractors
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Office of Acquisitions, Office of Management, 530 Davis Drive, Durham, North Carolina, 27713, United States
- ZIP Code
- 27713
- Solicitation Number
- BDM12192013
- Archive Date
- 1/27/2015
- Point of Contact
- Brian D. Moyer, Phone: 9193164686, Darren J. Gann,
- E-Mail Address
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moyerbr@niehs.nih.gov, darren.gann@nih.gov
(moyerbr@niehs.nih.gov, darren.gann@nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- Attachment V - Historical Sales Data Attachment IV - Operating Performance Standards Attachment I - Statement of Work Operation of the NIEHS Cafeteria and Related Services Cafeteria RFP Attachment II - Invoice Instructions Attachment III - Cafeteria Diagram General Information This is a combined synopsis/solicitation. The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) is soliciting proposals for Operation of the NIEHS Cafeteria and Related Services. This solicitation is being released under a total small business set-aside. Therefore, the purpose of this notice is to obtain written proposals from the small business community, i.e., small business, 8(a) concern, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, woman-owned small business, veteran-owned small business or service-disabled veteran-owned small business that are capable of providing the described services. SBA endorsed joint ventures or teaming arrangement will be acceptable. An organization that is not considered a small business under the applicable NAICS code should not submit a proposal. The NAICS code for this project is 722310. Background The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) has a requirement for cafeteria services for the Institute. The purpose of this effort is to provide high quality food and food services to the employees of the NIEHS. This includes maintaining a clean, safe and attractive dining area, reasonable prices for food and a variety of food offerings. The contractor shall provide and prepare all food; operate and maintain the cafeteria; serve patrons in a professional and courteous manner; and is expected to develop new concepts, operational approaches and marketing strategies other than merely operating the existing facility. There are approximately 1000 employees, including contractor support personnel, at the NIEHS main campus. Additionally, there are approximately 300 employees off-site at the NIEHS Keystone Building that have access to the campus cafeteria. The cafeteria is located in the Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, David P. Rall Building, which was constructed in the early 1980's. From its opening, a full service cafeteria has been in operation on the first floor of this building. The cafeteria seating capacity is approximately 230, occupies about 7,000 SF and adjoins the Institute's main conference center. In January 2002, the Institute completed a major renovation of the entire cafeteria and incorporated the latest design for food service and preparation. Project Purpose and Requirements The purpose of this project is to provide Cafeteria and Related Services for the NIEHS. The objective of this project will be to provide all of the cafeteria and related services. The kitchen is full service with Government-provided equipment in both the serving area and kitchen (e.g., dishwasher, ovens, 12-GAL. electric steam kettle, 40-GAL electric tilting skillet, convection steamers, fryers, ice maker convection oven, heavy duty range, conveyor system, roller drying table). The serving area has a deli station, hot entrée station, grill station, soup/salad station, beverage bar and two cash register stations. Breakfast, lunch and snacks are served five days a week. Hours of operation are from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. In addition to the main cafeteria located on the NIEHS main campus, a refrigerated unit will be maintained for pre-packed fares in the first floor break room of the Keystone Building for those employees who don't have access to the main campus cafeteria. Contractor provided supplies include all food and beverage products including condiments, napkins, new or replacement cooking utensils, pots, pans, cooking sheets, linen and uniform products, signage and menu displays trash bags and cleaning supplies, office and computer equipment, etc. Government-furnished products and services include disposables (trays, plastic utensils, paper towels and plates), maintenance of kitchen equipment, walk-in refrigerators, freezers, and large equipment items, facility utilities (gas, electricity, water, sewage disposal, trash disposal, and HVAC services), china, pest-control and a safe. The incumbent contractor is currently experiencing a customer count of approximately 450 per day. Sales data over the last 27 months indicates $437,457.88 total sales in CY 2012; $378,723.41 total sales in CY 2013 to date, and average monthly sales of $35,657.31 over the 27 month period. Anticipated Period of Performance It is anticipated that the period of performance will be a total of five (5) years to include a base year with four (4) one year option periods and one (1) six month option to extend services if necessary. The anticipated period of performance for this requirement is scheduled to begin on March 19, 2014. Proposals All interested small businesses are invited to submit five (5) hard copies of their proposal of not more than 20 pages in total (not including past performance information). The proposal should be tailored to this Request For Proposals (RFP). Additionally, each response shall include the following business information: a. DUNS number b. Organization Name c. Company Address d. Point of Contact (including name, title, addresses, telephone number, fax number and Email address) e. Business size f. Socio-economic status g. Teaming Agreements (if necessary) Disclaimer and Important Notes This solicitation is being released under a total small business set-aside. All details and necessary information have been attached herein and made a part of this synopsis/solicitation. The due date for proposals shall be received no later than 3:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time), Monday, January 27, 2014, to the following address: NIH/NIEHS, OM, OA, CBC, Keystone Building, 530 Davis Drive, Room 1051, Morrisville, NC 27560. All questions must be submitted in writing via e-mail and received no later than close of business Friday, January 17, 2014. For any questions regarding this solicitation, please contact the Contract Specialist, Brian D. Moyer via email moyerbr@niehs.nih.gov or Contracting Officer, Darren J. Gann at ganndj@mail.nih.gov. This solicitation does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response to this solicitation. Proposals submitted will not be returned. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing proposals for this solicitation. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Interested offerors may register at http://www.fedbizopps.gov to receive notification when the solicitation and any amendments are issued and available for downloading. Please note that the General Services Administration provides the notification service as a convenience and does not guarantee that notifications will be received by all persons on the mailing list. Therefore, we recommend that you monitor the FedBizOpps site for all information relevant to acquisitions. If the Internet option is not available to you, you may receive a hard copy of the solicitation and any amendments (via U.S. Mail) by emailing your request to moyerbr@niehs.nih.gov.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: National Institutes of Environmental Health, Building 101, Main Campus Cafeteria, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, 27713, United States
- Zip Code: 27713
- Zip Code: 27713
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