United States Air Force, Direct Reporting Units, 10 ABW/LGC USAF Academy, CO, 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO, 80840-2315

M -- CADET SUBSISTENCE SOL F0561199R0001 DUE 030599 POC Tracie Rounds, Contracting Specialist, Phone (719) 333-4739, Fax (719) 333-4404, Email roundstl.lg@usafa.af.mil -- Jean Goforth, Chief, Policy and Programs, Phone (719)333-2074, Fax (719)333-4747, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://eps.arnet.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&;ProjID=F0561199R00 01&LocID=479. E-MAIL: Tracie Rounds, roundstl.lg@usafa.af.mil. The USAF Academy is conducting a competitive sourcing study utilizing OMB Circular A-76, AFI 38-203 and AFMAN 38-209. The purpose of the study is to determine if it is more efficient for government operated or contractor operated functions within the Cadet dining facility, Mitchell Hall. The study will include such services as waiters, sanitation, cooks, food preparation, housekeeping, building and warehouse maintenance, building security, and receiving. This list is not all-inclusive. Mitchell Hall staff currently serves three meals per day, seven days a week with the exception of some school vacations. Monday -- Friday, two of those meals are served sit-down family style simultaneously to approximately 4000 cadets within five minutes of seating. The other meals during the week and weekends are usually served in a buffet-style or other sit-down fashions. This is a varied operation that will also include seasonal field style kitchens and service and outside catering in addition to service at Mitchell Hall. The facility is approximately 223,000 square feet on three levels. Housekeeping and janitorial duties will be required for the entire facility, in addition to some outdoor ground maintenance. This requirement is restricted 100% for small business interests. Services shall be provided in accordance with all USAF and Academy procedures/regulations. The DRAFT solicitation will be released on or about Feb 01. This DRAFT RFP is being issued to solicit industry comments/ questions on the content of the RFP, including the Performance Work Statement (PWS), and how it can be improved/clarified to encourage competition, incorporate industry standards, and allow for better proposals from offerors. The DRAFT RFP will be posted on the Electronic Posting System (EPS) home page. The Internet address is http://eps.arnet.gov and is then listed under EPS for Vendors and Direct Reporting Units. Only small business contractor's not capable of electronic access can obtain a hard copy of the RFP by sending a written request to: 10 ABW/LGCW, Attn: Tracie Rounds, 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 102, USAF Academy CO 80840-2315, or by fax to 719-333-4404, or by e-mail to Roundstl.lg@usafa.af.mil. There will only be a limited number of hard copies available. When that supply is exhausted no further copies can be distributed from this office. Please include with your request the following information: 1) state your interest in the acquisition; 2) identify your point of contact by name including voice and fax number, and e-mail/URL address if available; 3) size of your firm, 4) Why your firm can not access the solicitation electronically. If a solicitation mailing list is developed, it will also be available electronically at the above EPS Internet address. Comments about the draft are due no later than March 5, 1999 and can be submitted by any of the above methods. It is anticipated the subsequent contract will include a transition period, a basic year, and four one-year options. It is anticipated that a formal source selection will beused for this acquisition. Full and Open Competition among small business firms is contemplated; Small Disadvantaged and Women-Owned businesses are highly encouraged to participate. The Standard Industrial Classification is 5812 and the size standard is $15 million. A subsequent synopsis will be issued at a later date to provide final solicitation issuance details. Point of contact: Tracie Rounds (719) 333-4739. Government personnel are currently performing this work. NO CURRENT OR PAST CONTRACTUAL DATA EXISTS OR IS AVAILABLE. Numbered notes 1 and 26 apply Posted 01/08/99 (D-SN286326). (0008)

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