BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT The Fleet and Industrial Supply Center (FISC), Norfolk Acquisition Department,1968 Gilbert Street, Suite 600, Norfolk, VA 23511-3392 is seeking alternative and cost effective methods of maintaining various food service equipment within the United States Navy. Alternative methods are sought to ensure the quality of food is prepared in a clean and sanitary environment. Typical functions include normal services (during normal work hours Monday through Friday) performed by qualified Appliance Mechanics(s) located onsite messing/galley facilities, scheduled preventative maintenance for all equipment, hands-on maintenance inspections (at proposed timeframes), and performance of remedial maintenance services and repairs, as applicable, to properly maintain food service equipment. Additionally, recommendations for preventive maintenance and repairs, scheduled maintenance and sanitation standards as outlined in the Manual of Naval Preventive Medicine, Food Service Sanitation, Section 2, emergency services (24 hours per day, 7 days per week, inclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and Government holidays) will be accepted. FISC Norfolk, Acquisition Department is interested in receiving concept papers in the aforementioned mission areas. This notice constitutes a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) as contemplated in FAR 6.102(c). It is intended that this BAA be open for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of publication. Specific areas of interest include, but are not limited to: (1) environmentally safe sanitation procedures; (2) monitoring and recording of all scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance and sanitation as set forth in the Manual of Navy Preventive Medicine, Food Service Sanitation; (2) monitoring and recording of all emergency services provided; (3) innovative and creative concepts of how to maintain subject equipment in conventional and/or non-conventional method(s); (4) analysis of overall processes in relation to messing/galley, and recommendations of improvements as it relates to the overall maintenanceof subject equipment; and (5) recommendations for improvements as it relates to the operability of the machinery from a time saving, cost effective method. Concept Papers may be submitted by any commercial firm. The Government encourages participation by small business, small disadvantaged businesses, woman-owned small business concerns. The following guidelines apply to concept papers or proposals. FISC Norfolk, Acquisition Department is not interested in concepts that have already been developed or proven if not in compliance with U.S. Navy Sanitation Regulations as identified herein even if sold before. The Navy seeks proposals directed toward advancing the state-of-the-art deliverables that demonstrate the results of previous studies effects in specific system identification of problem areas, proven solutions (known as "best industry practices" in the food service industry), and overall compliance with U.S. Navy regulations for the maintenance of all food service equipment. In order to minimize the cost regarding proposal preparation, as an initial step, interested parties should submit concept papers, briefly summarizing their technical approach, scope of the proposed approach, a brief synopsis of qualifications (based on accomplishments), past performance criteria in this arena, and a rough order of magnitude cost. Papers should be no more than 5-7 pages in length, using 8 by 11 inch paper, single spaced, and submitted in accordance with best industry practices. Concept papers will be evaluated using the following evaluation: (1) overall innovative approach to maintaining hot/cold food service equipment; (2) state-of-the-art solutions to scheduled, preventive and emergency maintenance; (3) past performance background in this arena, with recent references (include telephone numbers and points of contact); (4) proposed key personnel (if applicable), with qualifications, capabilities and experience in the food service area, team leader(s) and proposed other personnel critical in achieving all proposed objectives. Concept papers will provide a detailed plan/approach describing the alternative methods to achieve desired results, how this methodology shall be employed, man-power requirements, etc. Based on an overall evaluation of these concept papers, participants may be selected and invited to submit full technical and cost proposals for evaluation by FISC Norfolk, Acquisition Department, using the above noted evaluation criteria. An invitation to submit a full proposal does not guarantee funding will be available for this project. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SELECT THE BEST VALUE APPROACH TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT FROM ALL RESPONSES RECEIVED. However, those proposing ideas and new methods unique, innovative and creative with possible potential future expansion and utilization will be given priority. Concept papers may be submitted any time prior to expiration of the BAA. The world wide web page for FISC Norfolk, Acquisition Department may be accessed for review of all makes and models of equipment to be maintained: http: www.nor.fisc.navy.mil. This BAA is an expression of interest only, and does not commit the government to pay any concept paper preparation costs for responding to this BAA. Responses should be forwarded at no cost to the government. The cost of preparing concept papers in response to this announcement is not considered an allowable direct charge to any resultant contract or any other contract. All responsible sources may submit a concept paper which shall be considered by the Navy. All correspondence and offers are to be submitted to the primary and backup POC, at the following e-mail addresses: Mrs. Marchetta Smith (Marchetta_A_Smith@nor.fisc.navy.mil), or (backup) Marlene Chambley (Marlene_K_Chambley@nor.fisc.navy.mil). WEB: Announcements -- BAA00-01, http://www.nor.fisc.navy.mil/contracts. E-MAIL: Marchetta_A_Smith@nor.fisc.navy.mil, Marchetta_A_Smith@nor.fisc.navy.mil. Posted 08/18/99 (W-SN369370).

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