Community Activites Center Food Services

This is a Sources Sought announcement only. There is no solicitation available at this time. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. The 341st Contracting Squadron is conducting market research to determine the existence of potential business sources to perform Food Services Operation at the Community Activities Center (CAC). The information in this notice is based on the best and most current information available to date. This information is subject to change and does not bind the Government. Updated information will be provided in future announcements and posted electronically on the Federal Business Opportunities homepage at www.fbo.gov as available. Sources for this acquisition are currently being sought under NAICS codes 722310. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 722310, Food Service Contractors. This contract will be for a basic period of one year with four, one-year options. The intended contract vehicle for this acquisition will be a Concessionaire Contract. This proposed contract is being considered as a set-aside under a small business set-aside program. The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code proposed for the requirement is 722310. The size standard for NAICS 722310 is $35,500,000.00. The government is interested in all small businesses including (8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zone, or Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses that are interested in performing this requirement. The government requests interested parties submit a brief description of their company's business size (i.e. annual revenues and employee size), business status (i.e., 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zone, or Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, small business) anticipated teaming arrangements, and a description of similar services offered to the Government and to commercial customers. Any responses involving teaming agreements should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime and the work accomplished by the teaming partners. The Government will use this information in determining its small business set-aside decision. The contractor shall provide qualified and trained personnel and supervision including all necessary equipment to provide event planning, food service, and catering for the 341st Mission Support Group, Force Support Squadron (341 FSS/FSS), Malmstrom Air Force Base (MAFB), Great Falls, MT. Potential contractor will have access and control of the complete kitchen and dining facilities within the CAC. The contractor must be able to provide varied dining experiences from a simple sandwich line to buffet type lunches to fine evening dining. Menus must be varied and not limited to one specific venue. Contractor will pay a monthly charge for the use of the CAC and a percentage of the gross receipts. The contractor will not have responsibility for serving alcohol as that remains with the CAC staff. Interested and qualified sources are requested to provide a brief statement of current capability and letter of interest. Interested and qualified sources are requested to provide the following information: 1) Company name, point of contact, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers, type of business and size; 2) a list of your most recent and relevant DoD or commercial contracts (not to exceed three) to include names, points of contact, phone numbers, value and type of contract, period of performance, and brief description; and 3) information telling us about your company and why you think you can perform this service. Respondents are asked to limit submissions to 5 pages or less, or the minimum number of pages necessary to address the requirements specified in this announcement. Any information provided is voluntary. The sources sought is for information and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a solicitation and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. In order to be considered in this market survey, responses are required not later than close of business 10 Jan 2011. Fax responses are acceptable; confirm receipt is recommended. Please FAX your response to (406) 731-4005, Attn: Chuck Weibel. Written responses must be mailed to: 341st Contracting Squadron, Attn: Chuck Weibel, 7015 Goddard Drive, Malmstrom AFB, MT 59402-6863.