73 -- Grocery Stores Services for Food and Food Preparation Items.

This announcement is a combined synopsis/solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation document and the incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisitions Circular 05-03. The NAICS code for this requirement is 311991. The provisions at 52.212.1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial applies to this acquisition. Offeror must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items with this offer. This is a best value procurement and evaluation of offers will be based on quality, past performance, price and proximity to downtown Washington, DC. The clause 52.212-4, Contract terms and conditions-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Offerors must be registered in the Business Partner Network's Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database to be considered. You can register at the CCR website; http/www.bpn.gov. The clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions required to implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following clauses listed in 52.212-5(b) and (c) are included by reference: 5.222-21; 52.222-22; 52.222-23; 52.222-41; 52.225.3; and 52.232-34. The Corporation for National Service (Corporation), is searching for grocery stores to provide food, food preparation items and household products to support the Capital Regional Campus of its residential program, the National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC). The campus site is located at #2 DC Village Lane, SW, Washington, DC 20032. All potential vendors must have stores within a 25 minute or less vehicle commute time and/or no more than 20 miles from the campus site. Stores must be willing to accept a Federal Government Blanket Purchase Agreement, at a minimum of $25,000; the maximum would be $110,000.00 per year with 3 (three) Option Years. The vendor should provide 20 trade account cards used for purchases at the selected store. Trips buy the 127 members will usually be once a week but could be more if items need to be replenished. The people shop in teams of 10 to 15 people. Store hours operation at a minimum should be seven days a week with hours of 6:00 am to 9:00 PM on weekdays and 8:00 am to 6:00 PM on weekends. Stores must be able to provide amble supplies and a variety of food items to include some combinations of the following: canned and frozen vegetables, fruits, soups, stews, fresh meats, including beef, pork, poultry, fish, dried food items including grains, rice, pasta, breads, cereals, snack foods, diary products including milk, butter, cheese, ice cream and other food items that would represent a variety of choices for all food groups. Additionally, a variety of foods for vegetarians and vegans. There is a need for minor household cleaning and support items that include kitchen cleaning products, paper products, and other items determined as needed. No alcohol or tobacco products can be purchased under the contract. Proposal must be submitted in writing, signed by a person authorized to negotiate on behalf of the proposal with the government and sent to the address in this announcement. Bids should be submitted to Lionel Johnson at Corporation for National and Community Service, 1201 New York Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20525. Phone number is (202) 606-5000 extension 288; fax number is (202) 565-2777 no later than May 27, 2005. Due to delays in delivery of regular USPS mail to government offices, there is no guarantee that your quotation will arrive in time to be considered. Therefore we suggest that you use USPS priority mail or a commercial overnight delivery service.