DECA CONTRACT MANAGEMENT BUSINESS UNIT, ATTN SUBSISTENCE DIVISION (RAS), 5258 OAKLAWN BOULEVARD, HOPEWELL VA 23860

89 -- DELICATESSEN AND BAKERY OPERATIONS SOL DECA02-97-R-0002 DUE 031797 POC Contract Specialist Patti Madore-Booth (804) 734-9849 (Site Code HQCAAA) Corrected synopsis to read: Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) is performing market research to obtain industry input as to the feasibility of incorporating a hot foods program into its home meal centers within the military commissaries. Proposed stores would have an overall monthly sales volume of not less than $3 million. DeCA expects a turn-key operation with the vendor providing all decor, equipment, food product and on-site labor. A sales/work area of not less than 150 sf with backup freeze and chill storage would be provided within these facilities. Although seating areas are not expected to be a part of the initial action, they are anticipated for newly constructed stores. New stores are expected to have up to 2000 sf maximum for seating, operation and storage. These would be awarded under a separate negotiated contract action. Should this project materialize, stores are generally open for business 10-12 hrs per day and 6 or 7 days per week. The contrctor would be reimbursed for sales once the products are paid by the patron through the DeCA register. Of paramount consideration would be the ability to provide an effective, turn-key operation within the stores with the hot foods product at competitive prices to the patron. High assurance of an aggressive marketing program coupled with an advanced operating method would be required to support maximum sales and patron satisfaction at each store. Vendors are asked to provide a written response, not to exceed 10 pages, to include proposed formats or methods for a feasiable operation; anticipated price ranges; proposed product assortment specific to the different marketing areas of the country; anticipated needs from the government; background of the firm and its suppliers and any other information vendors feel would allow adequate understanding of their proposed operation(s). Include point of contact and telephone number. This is a general request for information. AWARD WILL NOT BE MADE FROM THE RESPONSES. Written responses will be accepted through 4:00 p.m. EST, December 31, 1997 to Defense Commissary Agency, ATTN: CBU/RASI, 5258 Oaklawn Blvd, Hopewell, VA 23860. No formal presentations will be accepted. (0303)

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