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MEMORANDUM FOR

PROPOSED CONTRACTORS

SOLICITATION NUMBER GS-11-P-08-MAC-0277

FROM:

GSA CONCESSIONS DIVISION

7TH & D Street, SW, Room 7415

SUBJECT:

SOLICITATION SUMMARY

1. The purpose of this solicitation is to award a foodservice contract to the successful offeror who will have the exclusive right to provide food and beverage service (cafeteria) at the National Foreign Affairs Training Center and the General Services Administration Central Office Building.

1st Location:

George P. Shultz National Foreign Affairs Training Center

(Schultz Center)

United States Department of State

4000 Arlington Boulevard

Arlington, VA 22204

2nd Location:

General Services Administration Central Office Building (GSACO)

18th and F street NW

Washington, DC 20405

Scope:

The contractor shall establish and operate in the contractor’s name, the food service facilities, for the purpose of dispensing food, nonalcoholic beverages and such other items. Service will begin on or about January 1, 2009.

2. Award of the contract will be determined by applying the “Best Value” method which will be based on the following evaluation criteria: A.) Reputation and Experience, B.) Physical Space Improvements and Investment, C.) Resources, D.) Staffing, E.) Menu Cycle and Variety, F.) Sanitation, G.) Controls, H.) Marketing and Promotion, I.) Price and Portion Policies, and J.) Budget (Pro Forma).

3. A completed proposal shall reach the undersigned at the address on SF33 by 2:30pm on October 16, 2008.

4. The General Services Administration invites you to attend a Pre-Bid Conference which will be held at the time and place listed below:

LOCATION:

National Foreign Affairs Training Center (NFATC)

United States Department of State

4000 Arlington Boulevard

Arlington, VA 22204

DATE:

September 24, 2008

Open House 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Pre-Bid Meeting will be conducted at 10:00 AM

Conference Room C-2109

LOCATION:

General Services Administration Central Office Building (GSACO)

18th and F street NW

Washington, DC 20405

DATE:

September 23, 2008

Open House 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Pre-Bid Meeting will be conducted at 10:00 AM

Conference Room located in B-242

Prospective offerors are given an opportunity to observe breakfast and lunch service in the facility during the open house hours. A walk-thru of the facility (back and front of house) will be part of the Pre-Bid Conference.

Offerors are allowed to sketch the facility and write down the menu and prices.

Prospective bidders are forbidden to:

· Talk to customers concerning the facility or contract

· Talk to employees concerning the facility or contract.

We consider attendance at the Pre-Bid Conference vital to the preparation of a competitive proposal and to understand the total result desired by the Government. It is again emphasized that it is most advantageous for each bidder to have qualified representation at the Pre-Bid Conference.

Contractors are requested to notify the individual listed below by letter, telephone, fax or e-mail (e-mail is preferred) of the names of person(s) who will attend the Conference. Notification should be made at least two working days before the scheduled meeting to:

Point of Contact:

Deborah Aubert (Contract Specialist) GSA Potomac Service Center

Phone: (202) 501-1713 e-mail: deborah.aubert@gsa.gov

All offerors attending the Pre-Bid Conference must submit their names, date of birth and social security numbers via email (accepted) to the Point of Contact above for security clearance into the building 2 business days in advance for clearance.

Any questions can be directed to Deborah Aubert, Contract Specialist.

Attachments

Jacqueline White

Contracting Officer