Document Type: Sources Sought Notice
Response Due Date: 27 February 2017
NAICS Code: 722310 - Food Service Contractors

NOTE: For companies interested in this notice, please ensure responses account for the requested information outlined below.

Overview

This Sources Sought is issued as part of Market Research to identify vendors to potentially establish a contract for Level 1 Cooks and Level 2 Cooks to RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall.

Contracting Office Address

Department of the Air Force,
United States Air Force Europe,
48 CONS/LGCB - Lakenheath,
RAF Lakenheath Unit 5070
Box 270, RAF Lakenheath,
Brandon, Suffolk IP27 9PN

Description

This Source Sought Notice is for the Government's informational purpose only in conducting market research. This notice is not a request for proposal or quote.

The 48th Contracting Squadron anticipates soliciting for contingency cook services during this fiscal year under the aforementioned NAICS-code. The contractor would be responsible for providing the necessary personnel (Level 1 and Level 2 cooks) to perform the following tasks- cooking; baking; food preparation; serving and replenishing food; cleaning work area, equipment and utensils; handling food, supplies and equipment; and maintaining quality control. Performance under a resultant contract shall be provided in accordance with the requirements contained in the attached "draft" Performance Work Statement (PWS).

NOTE: Although a "draft" Performance Work Statement is provided, this notice does not constitute a solicitation (tender).

Place of Performance

The location is RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall Dining Facilities.

Pricing/Payment Information

The US Government does not allow payment to be furnished to the contractor until the item has been delivered and accepted. Additionally, payment under US Government contracts must be made by means of Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT.) Contractors who wish to be considered for a US Government contract shall be registered with SAM (System Acquisition Management) and WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow). Note that there is not an associated cost to register accounts under the aforementioned databases.

Requested Information

The following is requested from interested companies:

1. If the aforementioned service is formally solicited by the Government, would your company be interested in providing a proposal/quote? If so, please provide specific details on a company letterhead. Ensure to include a point of contract for Government sales, a current email address, company address, and business phone number.
2. Is your company providing like services, similar in scope and complexity to those described in the PWS, for any other Government or public sector agency? If, so, please provide a concise listing of those contracts/projects with respective agencies.
3. Based upon the attached "draft" PWS, are there any aspects that are unclear and do not allow a distinct understanding of the Government's requirements?
4. Based upon the attached "draft" PWS, do commercial industry practices differ greatly than what is being requested by the Government?

Please submit a written response via scan/email-attach on company letter head to points of contract listed below.

Deadline for Responses

The deadline for response to this notice is 1500 GMT 15 March 2017.

Point of Contact

Submit written responses via scan/email-attach or any questions with relation to the aforementioned notice on company letter head to Mrs. Nikkole Stites, Contract Specialist at [email protected] or Phone 00 44 (0) 1638 521338.