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

M -- CADET SUBSISTENCE SOL F05611-99R0001 DUE 063099 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)333-8264, Fax (719)333-4747, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&;ProjID=F05611-99R000 1&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. This service is subject to the Service Contract Act. The solicitation will be released on or about 20 Apr 99. The RFP will be posted on the Electronic Posting System (EPS) home page. The Internet address is http:// www.eps.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. Any interested contractors that identify themselves for this procurement will be placed on the Offerors Mailing List, which will be available electronically at the above EPS Internet address. The RFP will close and proposals will be due at the above address on or about 30 June 99 @ 2:00 local Colorado prevailing time. Offerors are encouraged to subscribe/register for this solicitation number through EPS to ensure they automatically receive all documents associated with the procurement in a timely manner. All associated documents will also be released electronically unless a written request is received from contractors justifying hard copies. Any resulting contract will include a mobilization period, a basic year, and four one-year options. Median source selection procedures from FAR and AFFAR part 15 will be used for this best value acquisition. This is a Full and Open Competition among small business firms; Small Disadvantaged and Women-Owned businesses are highly encouraged to participate. The Standard Industrial Classification is 5812 and the size standard is $15 million. 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 04/02/99 (D-SN315862). (0092)

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