Market_Research_Questionnaire.docx

U. S. Department of Justice

Federal Bureau of Prisons

Administration Division

MARKET RESEARCH QUESTIONNAIRE

Bag-in-Box Beverages Supply United States Penitentiary (USP) Canaan 3057 Easton Turnpike, Waymart, PA 18472

The Federal Bureau of Prisons is conducting market research pursuant to the Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 10. The services will be provided for the Foodservice Department at USP Canaan, Waymart, Pennsylvania. The requirement for these services will normally consist of the supply of 1,095 cases per year or 5,475 gallons of 9:1 liquid juice concentrate consisting of the following flavors: orange, lemonade, fruit punch, and sweet & unsweetened tea. Vendors will also provide an estimated 144 cases or 720 gallons of 80:1 coffee base. In addition to beverage base, vendors will supply the following equipment: Six (6) new beverage dispensers, six (6) new ice dispensers, and two coffee dispensing units. The vendor will be responsible for the upkeep and repair of all equipment provided. The Government contemplates awarding a requirements-type contract with firm-fixed unit prices.

Please answer the following questions:

1. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for Bag-in-Box Beverages services is 311930, which sets the small business size standard at 500 employees (below 500 total employees is considered small, above 500 employees is considered large).

Based on this standard, what is your business size? _______Small ______Large ______Other (such as non-profit)

2. Can your firm provide these services as either a prime contractor or a subcontractor?

Prime Subcontractor

4. Which kind of form does your business use to report earned income on the individual or individuals performing the services?

W2 1099

Total estimated amount of work under this contract that your firm will accomplish with employees:

Employee: At the end of the year, the employer must complete Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement to Report Wages, Tips, and Other Compensation paid to an employee.

Total estimated amount of work under this contract that your firm will accomplish with independent contractors (non-employees):

Veteran-owned small business concern

6. Does your firm have experience in performing the supply and service requested?

Yes No

7. Can your firm provide firm fixed unit prices for future contract periods (for example: a contract with a base year and four option years, equating a total of five years)? Please indicate the maximum number of years you can provide firm-fixed unit prices.

5 years 4 years 3 years 2 years 1 year

8. How many calendar days does your firm need to prepare a quotation resulting from this solicitation?

15 days 30 days 45 days 60 days

9. Does your firm have access to the internet to download solicitation materials? __ Yes ________No

10. Is your company registered in Central Contract Registration (CCR)? Yes _______No

All potential quoters are advised if a solicitation is issued it will include the clause at FAR 52.212-4 (FEB 2007) for Commercial Items, paragraph (t) Central Contractor Registration (CCR). This clause requires all contractors doing business with the Federal Government to be registered in the CCR database. If your company is not registered in CCR, registration can be made at http://www.ccr.gov/

11. Is the supply of Bag-in-Box “customarily available” in the marketplace?

Yes No

12. If awarded a contract, how many calendar days after the award could you begin providing services? Please note that all individuals providing services at the institutions must undergo a security clearance investigation. This investigation may take 30 calendar days or longer to complete.

calendar days after the award

13. Please furnish the following information in reference to your firm:

Name: ______________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________

Point of Contact: _________________________________________

Telephone Number: ________________________________________

E-mail Address: ___________________________________________

Duns Number: ____________________________________________

14. Please indicate any General Services Administration Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contract number(s) your firm has been awarded in association with the aforementioned services and their respective expiration date(s).

FSS number(s): _____________________________________

Expiration date(s):____________________________________

I am extremely appreciative of the time you have taken to complete this questionnaire. Please e-mail your response to cdailey@bop.gov no later than C.O.B. March 7, 2014. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to phone me at

(972) 352-4522

Sincerely, /s/ Charles Dailey, Contract Specialist Federal Bureau of Prisons U.S. Armed Forces Reserve Complex Field Acquisition Office 346 Marine Forces Drive Grand Prairie, TX 75051

NOTE: The resulting solicitation will be distributed solely through the General Services Administration Federal Business Opportunities website at www.fedbizopps.gov. Hard copies of the solicitation will not be available. The website provides downloading instructions to obtain all documents relating to the solicitation. All future information concerning this acquisition, including the pre-solicitation notices, solicitation, and any subsequent amendments, will be distributed solely through the website. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the website to ensure they have the most up-to-date information about the acquisition.

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