R -- The National Archives Building Cafe

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) requests proposals for a Contractor to operate The Charters Caf, which is opened for the convenience of visitors, staff, contractors, and researchers in the newly renovated National Archives Building, located in Washington, DC. The building is open to the public every day of the year except December 25th; hours are seasonal. The basic period of operation will be Monday through Friday, during the hours of 7am until 4pm. Vendors may be asked to accommodate weekend and evening peak periods by extending hours of operation. Statistics maintained indicate over one million visitors come to NARA each year.NARA, an independent Federal agency, is America's national record keeper. The mission is to ensure ready access to the essential evidence that documents the rights of American citizens, the actions of Federal officials, and the national experience. Among the treasures available are the cornerstone documents of our Government - the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights, as well as many of our current and past exhibits. In addition to housing the Charters of Freedom, access is provided to historians interpreting the past, journalist researching stories, students preparing term papers, Indian tribes pressing claims, and persons tracing their ancestry or satisfying their curiosity about particular historical events. The Charters Caf is designed largely as a limited service grab-and-go operation. The vendor should offer made-to-order breakfast and lunch menu items of sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, and light fare prepared daily. Eat healthy options should be included on the menu. Continental breakfast, afternoon snacks, and desserts will also be offered. Pre-packaged factory-produced sandwiches and salads can be served. Beverages will include coffee, tea, waters, soft drinks, and juices. There is limited cooking on the premises. Hot foods that can be prepared on electric appliances will be permitted. The operator is encouraged to have daily lunch specials as well as seasonal theme specials. The vendor is expected to accommodate the influx of seasonal visitors, pre-arranged tour groups, and daily building occupants of NARA staff, contractors, and researchers. There will be requests by building event staff to accommodate training and lecture groups with boxed lunches and to provide beverages and pastries for meetings. There are approximately 500 NARA staff and contractors in the building daily. The contract awarded as a result of the forthcoming RFP will be a No Cost contract with Department of Labor wage determinations incorporated. The term of the contract will be for a Base Period of twelve (12) months with four (4) 12-month Option Periods. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 722310. All responsible business sources may submit a proposal that will be considered by NARA. Copies of the RFP, which will be available on or about April 29, 2005, may be obtained through the Federal Business Opportunities web site at www.fedbizopps.gov. It is the Offeror's responsibility to monitor this site for the release of the solicitation and amendments, if any. All Contractors interested in receiving notification of updates/amendments to the solicitation posted on the EPS are urged to enroll on the web site mailing list for this acquisition. Those Contractors enrolled will be notified automatically of any changes made to the RFP through their e-mail addresses. No telephone or faxed RFP request will be accepted.