The United States Government, through the Regional Contracting Office, Italy (Vicenza Office), intends to procure a contract for the subject as follows. The intent of this letter is to advertise the upcoming requirement for as many potentially interested companies.

DESCRIPTION OF THE SERVICES NEEDED: This is a requirement to provide Local National Mensa Patron Dining Facility Operation Services and Army Military Dining Facility (DFAC) Cook Services, for USAG –Italy, Vicenza.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: The performance of the service sites are located on Caserma Ederle and Caserma Del Din in Vicenza.

METHOD OF CONTRACTING AND AWARD: The method of award will be clearly indicated in the Request for Proposal (RFP).

TYPE OF CONTRACT: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)

DURATION OF CONTRACT: Five Years

HOW TO PARTICIPATE: Contractors that are interested in participating to this acquisition shall send an e-mail no later than 13 December 2021, 16:00 hrs Central European Time (CET) to the following addresses: 
 

[email protected] and [email protected]

SUBMITTAL INFORMATION: It is requested that interested vendors submit to the contracting office a brief capabilities statement demonstrating ability to perform the services listed above. In order to deem the vendors' responsibility, such response shall include the following documentation as a minimum:

- Certificato Camera di Commercio (Certificate of the Chamber of Commerce) NOT older than six (6) months at the time set forth for the receipt of the source sought inquiry. Self-certifications are NOT allowed. The business purpose (oggetto sociale) should include but is not limited to: Food Service Operations (Servizi di ristorazione)

- SAM Registration. In order to register on SAM website ( https://www.sam.gov ), vendors must have a DUNS number ( obtainable on http://dbitaly.dnb.com ) and a NATO code (obtainable on https://eportal.nspa.nato.int/AC135Public/scage/CageList.aspx). The successful offeror to be awarded this contract MUST be currently registered in the SAM database.

NOTE:

• In the case of a Joint venture, a copy of the Certificate of Chamber of Commerce of each company and a letter of intent of the joint venture shall be submitted.
• If the decision is made to issue a Solicitation for this requirement, additional information regarding the Performance of Work will accompany the solicitation.
• The capability statement must be sent by email to [email protected] and [email protected]

This announcement should not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract.