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Comprehensive Beverage Service

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Submission Closed08/21/2020, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 312111

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General Info

Agency

Smithsonian Institution → Smithsonian EnterprisesView Agency

NAICS

312111 - Soft Drink ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

DC, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

(4)

SI+Beverage+RFP+Amend4.pdf

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Beverage+RFP+Amend2.docx

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RFP+Amend1.docx

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Smithsonian+Beverage+RFP.pdf

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Timeline

5 updates

PhaseClosed

PostedFeb 26

Solicitation

Amendment 1Mar 30

Contract was updated

Amendment 2May 15

Contract was updated

Amendment 3Aug 17

Contract was updated

Amendment 4Aug 17

Contract was updated

Amendment 5Aug 17

Contract was updated

Response DeadlineAug 21

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

08/21/2020, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencySmithsonian Institution → Smithsonian Enterprises

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20560, USA

Organization / Agency

Smithsonian Institution → Smithsonian Enterprises

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Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20560, USA

Contacts

Yolanda Riley Harper

Susan Engelhardt

Full Description

The Smithsonian Institution is seeking proposals for a comprehensive beverage contract, with one or more qualified provider, for certain of its public food service facilities located in Washington, DC. This request does not commit the Smithsonian to pay any proposal preparation costs, it does not obligate the Smithsonian to procure or contract for services or supplies, and it shall not be construed as authorization to proceed with or be reimbursed for any of the costs for any of the work specified herein. The Smithsonian reserves the right not to make a contract or to cancel this solicitation at any time. Experience in high volume, efficient beverage delivery to quick serve food facilities; A comprehensive range of products, including healthy products and products acceptable for families and children; A favorable price/value ratio for the patrons; and Financial stability. In connection with the provision of beverages, the Smithsonian will consider proposals for granting exclusive pouring rights to the provider, as described in Section III. E. The Smithsonian will require an initial five (5) year contract term commencing on August 1, 2020, with a mutually agreed upon option to extend for one (1) additional five-year period. This is not a solicitation for a federal contract and is therefore not governed by federal procurement procedures. The RFP will be available on or about 2/26/2020. If your company is interested in working with the Smithsonian on this project, please contact Yolanda Riley Harper via email at rileyy@si.edu to request a copy of the RFP. Proposals are due on 04/10/2020. Requested materials must be submitted by the deadline in order to be considered. Thank you for your interest.