SOLICITATION NOTICE
S -- : Sources Sought for Cafeteria/Snack Bar and Catering Services for DOE/NNSA, Energy Training Complex (ETC)
- Notice Date
- 5/17/2004
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- PO BOX 5400 Albuquerque, NM
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- DE-RI52-04NA77131
- Response Due
- 6/4/2004
- Archive Date
- 7/4/2004
- Point of Contact
- Teresa Martinez, Contracting Officer, 505-845-4127, tmartinez@doeal.gov;Kim Gallegos, Contract Specialist, 505-845-5848, kgallegos@doeal.gov
- E-Mail Address
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Email your questions to Kim Gallegos, Contract Specialist
(kgallegos@doeal.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Description: The Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Agency (DOE/NNSA), Training and Development Division (T&DD) in Albuquerque is seeking sources interested in the operation of cafeteria/snack bar and catering services on-site at the Energy Training Complex (ETC) located at 1401 Maxwell Street, Kirtland Air Force Base West, Albuquerque, NM 87118. The ETC is located within a secure military compound; therefore, only authorized personnel may gain entry. It is anticipated that a five-year memorandum of agreement will be issued, where the vendor?s compensation will consist of receipts less cost of goods sold expenses (including payroll, taxes, supplies etc.). The ETC has 13,000 square feet of dedicated training space (13 classrooms), and can accommodate up to 700 students at any given time. Based on historical information, an average of 2,500 to 3,000 individuals per month utilize the cafeteria/snack bar services. It is anticipated that a minimum of 20%-to 30% may elect to eat at the cafeteria/snack bar for breakfast or lunch. It is possible, but not guaranteed that this number could increase, as the vendor will be allowed to market and advertise their services, subject to prior government approval. The service required will include breakfast, lunch and the provision of ready-to-eat items/snacks, such as yogurt, chips, fresh fruit, etc., and hot/cold beverages available at all times. The hours of operation for the cafeteria/snack bar are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:30 to 1:00 on Friday. Catering will be on an as needed basis for classes and seminars. Normally, the vendor will be the exclusive catering provider. However, due to the fact that federal appropriations cannot be used for food, refreshments, etc., there are a few occasions (historically these have been less than 10 requests per year, which is minimal), on a case-by-case basis, where Federal ONLY employees may request a waiver for catering services and bring in their own food/refreshments. All requests for waiver must be made to and approved by the Training Administration Program Manager in advance. There are approximately 800 classes/seminars/meetings a year with approximately 35,000 attendees annually. The average length of these classes/seminars/meetings varies. Most classes/seminars are at least two days in length and meeting usually range from one to two full days. Description of facilities: The square footage for the cafeteria/snack bar is approximately 5200 square feet. Seating capacity is 75 people. Chaffing Dishes: Electric hotplates must be used rather than sterno heat for food that must be kept hot as sterno heating is not allowed in this facility. Cafeteria/snack bar services will be provided 5 days per week, Monday through Friday, except holidays observed by the Federal government. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to provide a variety of quality prepared foods. The contractor shall meet business and industry standards of quality and nutrition and comply and support the 1990 and all subsequent revisions of the U.S. Dietary Guidelines. The variety and appearance of food in the cafeteria/snack bar on each operating day shall be consistent with approved food service industry standards for comparable "business and industry" cafeterias. The vendor is also responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the cafeteria/snack bar and dining areas; and the proper closing/shut down each day (including completion of a daily security checklist). The NNSA requests interested parties to submit a one to three page synopsis describing your capabilities as a cafeteria/snack bar and catering services provider and the services (i.e., menu and prices) your firm could provide. All capability statements will be reviewed by the NNSA. Creative approaches to providing the cafeteria/snack bar requirements are encouraged. A tour of the cafeteria/snack bar will be provided by the NNSA on Wednesday, May 26, 2004 at 2:00 pm Mountain Standard Time. In order to attend the tour offerors MUST contact the Contracting Officer in writing, providing the name of your firm and the number of people attending. Offerors not attending the tour may submit capability statements. The NNSA does not intend to have a pre-solicitation conference. The Government will provide a dining area including tables and chairs. Utilities, including gas, electricity, water and sewer, and utility connections to include gas, electricity, water, and sewer will be provided by the government. Any interested firm should submit a capability statement to demonstrate the firm's qualifications/ability to provide the required services. Submissions will be evaluated based on past performance, experience, menu cycle and variety/pricing, and financial considerations. The deadline for submission of the capability statement is June 4, 2004. The point of contact for this action is Kim Gallegos, telephone (505) 845-5848. Submissions should be sent electronically to Kim Gallegos at kgallegos@doeal.gov and Chris Saiz at cdsaiz@doeal.gov or mail to NNSA Service Center, P.O. Box 5400, Albuquerque NM 87185, Attn: Kim Gallegos. Disclaimer: This request for information does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued, nor will the government pay for the information solicited in this announcement. Javits-Wagner-O?Day Act (JWOD): In accordance with this act, FAR part 8.7, and as a strong advocate of this act?s goals, NNSA will award an agreement to a vendor covered under this act should they submit a response that demonstrates they are capable of performing this effort. Therefore, interested businesses under this Act are especially encouraged to respond to this notice. Small Business Preference: NNSA is also a strong advocate for the small business community and interested small businesses/lead teams and joint ventures that qualify as small businesses are encouraged to submit a response to this notice. The NAICS for this effort is 722310 Food Service Contractors, Cafeteria with a size standard of $17,500,000.
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