U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 26 W. Martin Luther King Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45268

S -- CAFETERIA SERVICES ON-SITE AT THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) ANDREW W. BRIEDENBACH FACILITY, CINCINNATI, OHIO POC Donna Reinhart (513)387-2114 WEB: Office of Acquisition Management- Contracts Management Division-Cincinnati, http://www.epa.gov/oam/cinn_cmd. E-MAIL: U.S. EPA Contracts Management division-Cincinnati, reinhart.donna@EPAMAIL.EPA.GOV. The U.S. EPA is seeking sources interested in the operation of cafeteria services on-site at the Andrew W. Briedenbach Environmental Research Center (AWBERC) located at 26 West Martin Luther King Drive in Cincinnati, Ohio. This is a market survey for written information only. This is NOT a solicitation announcement for proposals. There is no solicitation available at this time. This is a market search whereby the Government is seeking written information only from sources interested in providing these services. A separate synopsis will be issued in the CBD when the solicitation is going to be issued. It is anticipated that a 12 month contract will be issued with up to four 12 month option periods. The EPA will issue a "no-cost", "profit/loss" type contract. The resulting solicitation will be processed under full and open competition procedures. The building has approximately 700-800 people. It is anticipated that 20%-to 50% may elect to eat at the cafeteria for breakfast or lunch. The service required will include breakfast, lunch and the provision of snacks and hot/cold beverages available at all times. The hours of operation for the cafeteria are 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily. Description of facilities: Lower level of AWBERC, 26 W. Martin Luther King Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45268-7001. The square feet for the cafeteria is 5200. Seating capacity is 250 people. The historical gross receipts for the cafeteria total $700 -$800 per day. The estimated use of the cafeteria is as follows: Usage Time Period Approximate Number of Users Breakfast 200 AM Break 85 Luncheon 250 Afternoon Break 80 The estimates above are for informational purposes only and do not reflect any guarantee by the EPA of future users or receipts. Cafeteria services will be provided 5 days per week, Monday through Friday except holidays observed by the Federal government. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to provide a variety of quality prepared foods. The contractor shall meet business and industry standards of quality and nutrition and comply and support the 1990 and all subsequent revisions of the U.S. Dietary Guidelines. The variety and appearance of food in the cafeteria on each operating day shall be consistent with approved food service industry standards for comparable "business and industry" cafeterias. The current contract offers full breakfast, soup, hot entree, grill, sandwich station, and salad bar. The EPA requests interested parties to submit a one to three page synopsis describing your capabilities as a cafeteria services provider and the services (i.e menu) your firm could provide. All capability statements will be reviewed by the EPA. Creative approaches to providing the cafeteria requirements are encouraged. A tour of the cafeteria will be provided by the EPA on April 1, 1998 at 3:30 local time. In order to attend the tour offerors MUST contact the Contracting Officer in writing and provide the name of your firm and the number of people attending. Offerors not attending the tour may submit capability statements. The EPA intends to have a pre-solicitation conference. The Government will provide equipment that will be identified in the resulting solicitation. In addition the Government will provide the following items: A. A dining area including chairs, tables and other furniture or equipment necessary to maintain a dining area in an efficient, healthful manner. B. Trash and garbage is removed once after 4:00 p.m. from the dining area receptacles only. C. Sanitary washrooms and locker space for Contractor's employees. D. Scavenger and exterminator service, as necessary for the maintenance of healthful facility. E. Utilities, including oil, gas, electricity, water and sewer. F. Utility connections including oil, gas, electricity, water and sewer. G. Adequate kitchen equipment. H. China and flatware required in servicing 700-800 people. Any interested firm should submit a capability statement which demonstrates the firm's qualifications/ability to provide the required services. The deadline for submission of the capability statement is April 15, 1998. The point of contact for this action is Donna Reinhart, telephone (513) 487-2114, E-mail: reinhart.donna@epamail.epa.gov. Submissions should be sent to US EPA, Contracts Management Division, 26 W. Martin Luther King Drive, Cincinnati, OH. (0078)

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