USAFE Contracting Squadron/LGC, Unit 3115, APO AE 09094-3115

M -- COST COMPARISON FOR OPERATION OF DINING FACILITIES IN GERMANY SOL F61521-97R3017 DUE 050297 POC Marietta Kirchen, Contract Specialist, 01149-631-3539-109; Gary P. Newton, Contracting Officer, 01149-631-3539-109 E-MAIL: Kirchen Marietta, Contract Specialist, kirchenm@usafe28.ramstein.af.mil. United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) Contracting Squadron/LGCVB is in the process of performing a cost comparison study to determine the feasibility to convert the Rheinland Inn Dining Facility at Ramstein Air Base/Germany and Mosel Inn Dining Facility at Spangdahlem Air Base/Germany to a contractor operated function. The USAFE CONS will be using modified OMB Circular A-76 procedures as it applies to procurement outside the continental United States. The solicitation will not result in a contract if government performance is determined to be more advantageous. The contractor tasks will include, but are not limited to serving and replenishing food, cleaning facilities, equipment and utensils, performing cashier services, handling foods, supplies and equipment, bussing tables in the dining area, and minor repairs of food service equipment to include manufacturer suggested servicing. The contractor does not apply heat to food. However, a contingency will be built in to this requirementthat may require the contractor to provide cooks in certain emergency situations. The successful commercial firm shall be required to provide all personnel, supervision, management, and labor to operate the dining facilities. Requested responses are to be in writing and will identify at a minimum the commercial source's name, address, phone number, and point of contact. Facsimile responses will be accepted at 01149-631-3539-112. Responses are requested to be received by 02 May 97. (0355)

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