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73 -- PROVIDE MEALS FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER SOL AZ2000-6191-0001 DUE 090996 POC Contract Specialist, Rod Berger, 717-267-9753 x308/Contracting Officer, Brenda Earnest, 717-267-9817 x260. Work consists of preparing and delivering pre-cooked meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Snacks) for the Child Development Center located at Letterkenny Army Depot, Chambersburg, PA. Food service will be required five (5) days per week, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. All food items must be procured from approved sources, as prescribed in Army Regulation 40-657. All vendors must comply with the ''USDA: Child and Adult Care Food Program Creditable Foods Guide'', ''USDA: Meal Patterns for Children ages 1 through 12 Years'', and ''TBMED 530'' (All of these referenced materials are available by request from the Contracting Officer). Only ''Qualified'' sources will be considered for this acquisition; therefore, all vendors must provide ''Evidence of Qualification'' (I.E., Certifications, Licenses, or References from Educational or Public Institutions previously serviced). Additionally, vendors not located within the geographical area of Franklin County, PA, must submit a plan for delivery of meals and inspection of preparation facilities. Failure to provide all requested information will be grounds for exclusion from participation in the acquisition. Anticipated award date is 23 September 1996. All qualified sources meeting the criteria set forth will be faxed out with a faxed response required. Regular paper copies will follow via U.S. Mail. (0211)

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