89--INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE TO US FOODS FOR FOOD AND BEVERAGE TO INCLUDE SPECIALTY DIET ITEMS FOR MONCRIEF ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (MACH)SC.

The contract intends to award a sole source delivery order to US Food Service for the supply of food, specialty dietary items, and beverages to the hospital at Fort Jackson. This award will be executed under the Veterans Administration’s Prime Vendor contract and includes the contractor’s responsibility for transportation of items to the Fort Jackson location, FOB Destination. The notice explicitly states this is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, and no formal request for offers or proposals exists. The government reserves full discretion to proceed with the award based on responses received, and although all responsible responses will be considered, this notice serves as the only announcement of the intent to award. Responses must be submitted in writing to the contract specialist by 4:15 PM (ET) on July 17, 2012, for consideration. The contract, associated with NAICS code 424410, is managed by the Department of Defense office at Fort Jackson in Columbia, SC. The procurement addresses the specific needs of the Moncrief Army Community Hospital, ensuring specialized dietary and beverage requirements are met under this sole source arrangement.