SOURCES SOUGHT_REQUEST FOR INFORMATION.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), or an Invitation for Bid (IFB). This is a Request for Information (RFI) ONLY.

A solicitation is currently not available. This notice is not to be construed as a commitment, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to identify potential sources capable of performing the effort described herein pursuant to FAR Part 10, Market Research and FAR Part 19, Small Business Programs.

Information received as a result of this notice will be considered market research and used for planning purposes only.

Any information submitted by respondents is strictly voluntary. Any costs incurred as a result of this announcement shall be borne by the responder and will not be charged to BSA for reimbursement.

INTRODUCTION: This is the initial step in the planning process for the Management and Operation of On-Site Micro-Markets requirement. Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) seeks sources with the capability and interest to operate Micro- Markets at the Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) site as defined in the Statement of Work (SOW), attached.

BSA anticipates conducting a competitive acquisition for this effort. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is anticipated to be 722310 – Food Service Contractors. The size standard for NAICS code 722310 is $41.5M

INSTRUCTIONS: All interested respondents capable of providing services for the requirements outlined in the attached Statement of Work (SOW) are invited to respond electronically with a Statement of Capabilities (SOC) demonstrating the ability to meet the requirements. Do NOT merely reiterate the objectives or reformulate the requirements specified in the SOW or include any marketing material in the capabilities statement.

Responses shall include company name, address, SAM Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number, point of contact with email address and telephone number, and indicate business size (large, small business, small disadvantaged business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, economically disadvantaged woman-owned small business, woman-owned small business, or HUBZone) using NAICS 722310, size standard $41.5M. BSA reserves the right to consider a small business set-aside for any subsequent acquisition based upon responses to this notice.

The SOC shall address the following areas, at a minimum:

1. Description of capability to meet the requirements identified in the SOW.

2. Overview of company’s experience in managing micro-markets and operating vending machines.

3. Confirmation of your company’s ability to comply with applicable NY State or local regulations and industry standards/guidelines pertaining to transport and storage of food including the Sullfolk County Department of Health Sanitary Code Article 13.

4. Clarification on whether your company is fully licensed to operate or if additional licenses are needed to comply with all applicable regulations.

5. Examples of food and beverage items your company can supply for both the Micro- Markets and the Vending Machines.

6. Please indicate whether your company is willing to accept a zero-dollar ($0.00) contract, which allows the company to retain all sales revenue. If this is not acceptable, please specify the standard contract type typically used in this type of industry.