FISC NORFOLK DET PHILA, 700 Robbins Ave., Bldg. 2B, Phila. PA. 19111-5083

S -- PREPARATION AND DELIVERY OF MEALS SOL N00140-99-R-2106 DUE 042699 POC Point of contact -- Anthony Caruso, Contract Specialist, (215) 697-9681 E-MAIL: FISC>NAVY>MIL">CLICK HERE TO CONTACT THE BID OFFICER, SYNOPSIS@PHIL>FISC>NAVY>MIL. The Fleet and Industrial Supply Center (FISC) Norfolk Detachment Philadelphia intends to solicit on a full and open competitive basis a requirement for the preparation and delivery of meals for the Naval Training Center (NTC) Great Lakes, IL. The primary objectives of this requirement are to determine the most efficient and effective means of providing meals for NTC, to develop innovative technologies and techniques for the preparation and delivery of meals, and to enhance the quality of life for sailors and recruits. The Statement of Objectives (SOO) for this requirement includes but is not limited to the following: (1) Propose a technology (i.e. Cook-Chill) that will provide three meals per days, seven days per week for approximately 1000 to 1500 r ecruits at a remote location at NTC Great Lakes; (2) Provide a nutritious and diverse menu(breakfast, lunch and dinner) on a seven day cycle that targets but does not exceed a food cost of $5.50 per person per day; (3) Provide a contingency plan (i.e. foodbank) to meet unexpected surges or other requirements; (4) Identify all equipment and materials necessary to execute the proposed Statement of Work provided as a part of the technical proposal; (5) Provide training of Navy staff in the service of meals. FISC Norfolk Det Philadelphia intends to award a firm fixed-price (FFP) type contract for this requirement. It is anticipated that the award of this prototype contract will be for a period of 180 days beginning 1 June 1999. Evaluation of the proposals will consider the technical proposals significantly more important than price. Technical proposal submissions will include the use of oral presentations and will be based on the following factors: Corporate Experience within the last ten (10) years as it relates to the requirements of the SOO; Past Performance and Technical Approach. As part of the technical proposal, contractors must clearly demonstrate to the Navy the best method of achieving and accomplishing the SOO. Contractors shall fully develop a Statement of Work (SOW) that meets all of the objectives of the SOO, and shall develop a prototype strategy to perform the proposed SOW. FISC Norfolk Det Philadelphia will be conducting a pre-proposal conference and site visit at NTC Great Lakes, IL. The time and date for this conference will be established in the solicitation. Industry is invited to attend this conference and to submit comments and questions regarding the SOO. All inquiries should be made by letter or telefax (FAX 215-697-9738) to FISC Norfolk DET Philadelphia Code 02P52G. Posted 03/10/99 (D-SN306902). (0069)

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