DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING, UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY, BUILDING 681, WEST POINT, NY 10996

D -- REQUEST FOR INFORMATION -- FOOD SERVICE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE SYSTEM SOL MANAGE-MENT-INFO POC Contract Specialist TRACY FETCHIK Phone: 914-938-5858 Fax: 914-938-5855 E-Mail: yt6798@trotter.usma.edu (Site Code DAAG60) This announcement constitutes a Request for Information (RFI) synopsis and market research. Information obtained as a result of this synopsis is for planning purposes only. It does not constitute an invitation for sealed bid or request for proposal. The Government is currently conducting a market survey and analysis of commercial off-the-shelf and government off- the-shelf products that can meet, or be modified to meet, the requirements for an automated food service information management system (AFSIMS) for the United States Military Academy (USMA) Cadet Mess operation. The food service system shall automate the current manual information flow process used to control the Cadet Mess food service process from requisition and receipt of product through delivery to the customer. The food service information management system shall provide for the following: Forecasting (menu, patron history, cost); Menu Planning; Catering (planning dining room layout); Production and Recipe File; Cook/Chill and HACCP; Purchasing, Ordering, Inventory Visibility and Pricing; Accountability/Inventory Control (receipt, storage, issue); Cadet Mess Accounting and Cadet Accounting; Setup and Training; General System (maintenance support upgrades); Nutritive Analysis utilizing Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA). The USMA is utilizing the RFI process to gather information to help better plan its Information Technology strategy as it relates to its goal to implement an up-to-date AFSIMS. It is seeking information that would lead to a cost effective, and expeditious implementation that will maximize the use of commercial off-the-shelf or Government off-the-shelf software packages. It is requested that the vendor include pricing that will be used for budget planning purposes only. System specifications, functional descriptions and requirements can be viewed at the USMA World Wide Web page at "http//www.usma.army.mil/DOC/system.htm" or requested from the contract specialist identified above. This RFI will close to response 30 days afterpublication. Information gathered may or may not be used for a subsequent solicitation. This document if for information and planning purposes and to allow industry the opportunity to verify reasonableness and feasibility of the requirement. This synopsis is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for the information solicited. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the review. Prospective respondents are invited to submit information to the Contract Specialist identified above. (0050)

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