SOURCES SOUGHT
M -- Mitchell Hall Dining Services; THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY, TO DETERMINE INDUSTRY INTEREST AND CAPABILITY.
- Notice Date
- 8/8/2007
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 722310
— Food Service Contractors
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Direct Reporting Units, USAF Academy - 10 MSG/LGC, 8110 Industrial Drive Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO, 80840-2315, UNITED STATES
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- FA7000-07-R-0060
- Response Due
- 8/22/2007
- Archive Date
- 9/6/2007
- Description
- NOTE THE OLD POSTING LISTED THE INCORRECT SOLICITATION NUMBER AND HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE OLD NUMBER OF 000-07-R-0060FA is obsolete. ALL NEW POSTING WILL BE UNDER THIS SOLICITATION NUMBER OF FA7000-07-R-0060. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY, TO DETERMINE INDUSTRY INTEREST AND CAPABILITY. The USAF Academy is conducting Preliminary Planning Market Research (PPMR) utilizing OMB Circular A-76 Supplemental Handbook, Air Force Commercial Activities A-76 Program Preliminary Planning Guidebook, and the Federal Acquisition Regulation and its Supplements. The purpose of this PPMR is to determine if the Most Efficient Organization (MEO) functions within Mitchell Hall, the Cadet dining facility, are commercially performed and available. The requirements in support of a full food service operation in Mitchell Hall include, but are not limited to, the receipt, inventory and distribution of subsistence and supply items. Also includes the production, serving, sanitation and the daily administrative management of stated services. Contractor will be required to provide approximately 12,000 meals a day to Cadets, plus special functions. Services shall be provided in accordance with all USAF and Academy procedures/regulations and are subject to the Service Contract Act. Contractors are asked to submit the following: capability statements expressing their interest; past performance information similar in scope to this initiative to include a point of contact, phone numbers, the business size; and any other pertinent corporate information. The capability statements will be used as part of the market research to determine if this acquisition should be set-aside for small businesses or proceed in an unrestricted manner. Capability statements must be provided no later than 16 Aug 2007. Proposals are NOT being requested, and will NOT be accepted at this time. Any associated documents when issued will be posted on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) webpage at http://www.fedbizopps.gov/. Information will be accessible under Vendors, DOD, Department of the Air Force (USAF), Offices, Direct Reporting Units, locations, 10 MSG/LGC, USAF Academy, CO, and then select the desired category to search. All interested offerors are encouraged to subscribe/register for this solicitation number through FedBizOpps to ensure they automatically receive all documents associated with the procurement in a timely manner. All associated documents will be released electronically. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 722310 (Food Service Contractors) and the size standard is $19 million. Point of Contact Paul Aldrich, Contacting Officer, Phone 719-333-8921, Fax 719-333-8939, E-Mail paul.aldrich@usafa.af.mil. 5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN (AUG 2005) (a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern. (b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the USAF Academy Ombudsmen, Tara Petersen 8110 Industrial Drive, Ste 103 USAFA, CO 80840 Telephone number 719-333-2074 FAX 719-333-9018 email: tara.petersen@usafa.af.mil Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU level, may be brought by the concerned party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067. (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer. (End of clause)
- Place of Performance
- Address: 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200 USAFA CO
- Zip Code: 80840
- Country: UNITED STATES
- Zip Code: 80840
- Record
- SN01365966-W 20070810/070808221412 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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