USPFO FOR PENNSYLVANIA, DEPT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS, FT INDIANTOWN GAP, ANNVILLE, PA 17003-5003

89 -- PRIME VENDOR SUBSISTENCE SOL DAHA36-98-Q-0001 DUE 051198 POC Contract Specialist Daneen Renee Hutton (717) 861-8980 (Site Code DAHA36) The Pennsylvania Army National Guard, United States Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO) proposes to enter into a Firm Fixed Blanket Purchase Agreement. A prime vendor shall provide subsistence for 30 to 40 dining facilities located throughout the installation at Fort Indiantown Gap (FIG), Annville Pennsylvania, beginning August 1, 1998. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) is 5411. Base year performance shall be through July 31, 1999 with two (2) option periods. Award shall be based on the best value to the Government. Contractor's quote shall be evaluated based on the following factors: price; willingness to break case lots; prime vendor for delivery of all food and food related items, no subcontractors shall be permitted to make delivery to the unit; toll free single point of contact customer service; electronic communication/ordering capabilities; acceptance of Government Visa IMPAC credit card for payment; ability to integrate Gov't menu into company software; for missing, damaged, or spoiled items, correction turn around within six (6) hours of original delivery; and, past performance of Federal, State, municipal and private sector contracts. Average number of individuals per year for two (2) days per month feeding is 133,385 (133,385 x 4 meals each). Average individuals per year for 15 day annual training feeding is 22,749 (22,749 x 39 meals each). An approximate 49,500 square foot building, containing freezer, refridgeration, dry-good, and administrative areas, MAY be available for lease to the incumbent contractor to support it's operations at FIG and it's other business related activities associated with storage of perishable, and semi-perishable food commodities. Lease of this building IS NOT a requirement of this contracting action. The USPFO has no decision in this matter (more info shall be provided in the request for quotation). This info is based on the best available and is subject to change. Anticipated award date is May 21, 1998. Tentative solicitation availability date is April 17, 1998, with quotations DUE MAY 11, 1998. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which, if timely received, shall be considered. Only one solicitation package shall be sent to prime contractors. A copy of these documents will be available for inspection at the USPFO Contracting Office Room 242, Bldg S0-47, Annville, PA. Solicitations shall not be available ten calendar days prior to quotation due date. Questions pertaining to the solicitation must be submitted in writing to the USPFO no later than ten calendar days prior to quotion due date. Oral requests for solicitation shall not be accepted. Requests for solicitation may be faxed to 717-861-8604. Faxed quotations SHALL NOT be accepted. Provide the following info with requests: company name; mailing address; remit to address; phone number; federal tax id number; business size; large or small (the applicable small business size standard including affiliates is no more than $20 million average annual gross revenue for the last three fiscal years), disadvantaged, or woman owned, type of business, (dealer or service), corporate status (incorporated, sole proprietor, or partnership). Any of the above information not provided with your request shall delay receipt of solicitation. This is 100% set aside for small business. See note numbered 1. (0090)

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