FULL FOOD SERVICES FOR USMMA

SOURCES SOUGHT ONLY: This is a Sources Sought request for information to be used for market research purposes only. The Government is conducting a market research to assist in determining the appropriate acquisition and potential set-asides. The Government is seeking responses from all businesses capable of performing the required services. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE OR PROPOSAL. Responses to this announcement are not considered quotes or offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responses will not be used for evaluation in any resultant solicitation for this requirement. The government shall not be held responsible for any cost incurred in response to this sources sought announcement. Participation is strictly voluntary. Companies that responded to the previous announcement in January do not need to respond again. This notice will close on February 24, 2012 at 2:00PM EST This is a performance based statatement of work for full-scale food services at the U.S. Department of Transporattion, Maritime Administration Merchant Marine Academy located at Kings Point, New York. The scope of services requires the contractor to provide full scale Food Services. The contactor is responsible for purchasing, receiving, storing, handling, processing, cooking, packaging, serving and dispsing of all food products as well as managing the operations of food handling facilities, kitchens and dining halls. It is the contractor's responsibility to purchase, receive, store, handle, process, cook, pack, service and dispose of food at the specified dining locations during the designatd time periods set forth in the Statement of work, using the facilities and equipment listed in the SOW. At a minimum, the contractor must maintain present standard of operation, equipment and menu selection for the academy food service. The period of performance will be for one year with four (4) one year option periods with award term incentive options used as incentives to inspire outstanding contract performance. See sttachment for the Statement of Work. Contractors interested in providing these services should submit their statement of interest to: Delores Bryant no later than February 24, 2012 at 2:00p.m. EST. Responses should be emailed to delores.bryant@dot.gov or faxed to Delores Bryant at 202-366-3237. All responses should indicate a clear understanding of the above government's minimum requirements and provide the following information: a. Company's full name, address,telephone number, and point of contact with email address. b. A statement indicating the offeror's interest in submitting a propossal c. A statement indicating the offeror's ability to prepare and submit detailed invoices d. Company size: small or large, Hubzone, 8(a), SDB, Service disabled veteran-owned e. References for past experience on other contracts or same or similar services.