DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING, BLDG 4022, FORT KNOX KY 40121-5000

S -- NOON MEALS FOR APPLICANTS PROCESSING AT THE INDIANAPOLIS MEPS SOL DABT23-98-R-0023 DUE 072398 POC Contract Specialist Patricia L. Rollie (502) 624-4268 (Site Code DABT23) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through FAR FAC 97-04. The solicitation is not set-aside for small business. However, the Standard Industrial Classification Code is 5812 and the business size standard is $5M. The solicitation is for a Requirements Type Contract to provide noon meals to applicants processing at the Indianapolis MEPS located at MG Emmett J Bean Federal Center, 8899 East 56th St, Indianapolis IN 46249-9000 during the period 1 Aug 1998 through 31 July 1999 with four one year option periods. Contractors facility shall be within a 20 mile radius of the MEPS. Contractor shall be prepared to successfully pass an inspection conducted by the MEPS immediately or within 24 hours after bid opening. Contractor facilities must comply with standards as established in the performance work statement. Checklists used by the MEPS will be provided to the contractor. Contractor will be allowed 48 hours after inspection to correct minor deficiencies being general cleaning and/or minor repairs. Additional time will not be given for major repairs or cleaning. The estimated number of meals is 10,600 each and is based on the best information available to the Government but may not be the actual quantities experienced during the contract. Payment will be made for actual meals ordered. The Government will furnish approximately 920 sq ft of dining area, approximately 308 sq ft of serving and storage area, approximately 95 cu ft of storage cabinets, food preparation counter approx 13ft4in long, formica top preparation counter, approx 14 ft long and 4 ft deep, refrigerator, 16 to 18 cu ft, residential type with no locking device, double stainless steel sink with disposal and grease trap, dining tables and chairs to accommodate 50 people at one seating, water and electricity required to serve meals. Noon meals shall consist of the following: applicants may select one from each group. The contractor shall provide all selections each day. Cold Sandwiches (served on bread) with min 3.5 oz meat, Ham, sliced, baked or boiled, turkey, sliced, roast beef, sliced, italian combo (consisting of provolone, ham, salami and pepperoni) and tuna salad. The contractor shall provide the applicant one selection from the following list. At least three of the following items shall be available each day, pretzels, 1.5 oz bag. potato chips, 1 oz bag, pasta/macaroni salad, 3 oz, potato salad, 3 oz or mixed fruit salad, 3 oz. The contractor shall provide four desserts from at least three dessert catagories and shall allow the applicant to choose one dessert per meal. Pies, apple, cherry, peach or berry, 16th of 9 in pie or one commercially packaged pie. Cake, 2 oz cut layer cake with icing. Cookies, two, 2 inch round each. Fresh fruit, apple, banana, orange, one medium, 3 per pound. The contractor shall provide all the beverages listed, coffee, 2 cups, tea, hot or cold, 2 cups or glasses, milk, 1/2 pint carton, soft drinks, carbonated, 12 oz can nationally know, eg, Pepsi, CocaCola, RC products. Drinks shall include cola, root beer or lemon lime, regular and at least one type of diet and caffeine-free. The contractor shall provide condiments, Lettuce, tomato, catsup, mustard, mayonnaise, pickle, relish, onion, tartar sauce and salt and pepper. The contractor shall serve sandwiches on a minimum 9 in dia quality paper or styrofoam plate. Napkins shall be a minimum 13 x 13 inches, paper only, and straws as requested by applicants. Meals furnished shall consist only of food and nonalcoholic beverages commonly served with meals. Meals shall be served at the MEPS from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM Monday through Friday. Additionally, these requirements may be needed for approximately 13 Saturday operations annually. The Government estimates than an average of 40 served noon meals shall be required daily with a maximum of 160 each applicants. The contractor shall perform the administrative functions to account for meals provided to applicants. Instructions will be provided to successful offeror. The contractor shall return the completed forms on a daily basis to the MEPS by noon the first day following the day on which lunches are provided. Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items with the offer, FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and includes the following adenda 52.216-21, Requirements, 52.216-19, Order Limitations, 52.216-80, Ordering. Clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following clauses are applicable to this acquisition, 52.203-6, 52.203-10, 52.219-8, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222- 36 and 52.222-37. DFAR 252.219-7006, Notice of Evaluation Preference for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (Alternate 1) is also applicable. This acquisition is unrestricted. Award will be made in the aggregate to the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder. Award will be made only after due consideration and evaluation of facilities whose food preparation are is located within 20 miles of the MEPS. Contractor shall be prepared to successfully pass an inspection conducted by the MEPS immediately or within 24 hours after bid opening. Contractor facilities must comply with commercial standards. Checklists used by the MEPS when conducting inspections will be furnished prior to inspection. Contractor will be allowed 48 hours after inspection to correct any minor deficiencies found during the inspections. Contractor food/meal facilities shall have successfully passed their most recent public health department inspection. Offers are due 23 July 1998, 2:00 PM, local time, at the Directorate of Contracting, Building 4022, Fort Knox, Kentucky 40121-5000. No faxed offers accepted. For further information contact Patricia Rollie at 502/624-4268 Posted 07/10/98. (0191)

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