USPFO FOR PENNSYLVANIA, DEPT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS, FT INDIANTOWN GAP, ANNVILLE, PA 17003-5003

89 -- PRIME VENDOR SUBSISTENCE SOL DAHA36-98-R-0001 DUE 050198 POC Contract Specialist Daneen Renee Hutton (717) 861-8980 (Site Code DAHA36) The Pennsylvania Army National Guard, United States Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO) proposes to enter into a Firm Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Contract for a prime vendor to provide subsistence for 30 to 40 dining facilities located throughout the installation at Fort Indiantown Gap (FIG), Annville, Pennsylvania, beginning August 1, 1998. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) is 5411. Base Year performance shall be through July 31, 1999 with four (4) option years. Award shall be based on the best value to the Government. Contractor's offer shall be evaluated based on the following factors; price, willingness to break case lots, prime vendor for delivery of all food and food related items; toll free single point of contact customer service, electronic communication/ordering capabilities, acceptance of Government Visa IMPAC credit card for payment, ability to integrate Gov't menu into company software, for items missing, damaged, or spoiled,correction turn around within six (6) hours of original delivery, and past performance of federal, state, municipal, and private sector contracts. Average number of individuals per year for two (2) days per month feeding is 133,385 (133,385 x 4 meals each). Average individuals per year for 15 day annual training feeding is 22,749 (22,749 x 39 meals each). The Basic Daily Food Allowance per individual is $6.19. An approximate 49,500 square foot building, containing freezer, refrigeration, and dry good areas, MAY be available for lease to the incumbent contractor to support its operations at FIG and its other business related activities associated with storage of perishable, and semi-perishable food commodities. Lease of this building is not a requirement of this contracting action. The USPFO has no decision in this matter (more info shall be provided in the solicitation). This information is based on the best information available and is subject to change. Anticipated award date is May 15, 1998. Tentative solicitation availability date is March 31, 1998, with proposals due May 1, 1998. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which, if timely received, shall be considered. Only one solicitation package shall be sent to prime contractors. A copy of these documents will be available for inspection at the USPFO Contracting Office. Solicitations shall not be available ten (10) calendar days prior to proposal due date. Questions pertaining to the solicitation must be submitted in writing to the USPFO no later than ten (10) calendar days prior to proposal due date. Oral requests for solicitation shall not be accepted. Requests for solicitation may be faxed to 717-861-8604. Faxed proposals shall not be accepted. Provide the following information with requests; Company name, mailing address, remit to address, phone number, federal tax identification number, business size; large or small (the applicable small business size standard including affiliates is no more than $20 million average annual gross revenue for the last three fiscal years) disadvantaged, or woman owned, type of business; dealer or service, corporate status; incorporated, sole proprietor, or partnership. Any of the above information not provided with your request shall delay receipt of solicitation. This solicitation is unrestricted. (0056)

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