Coffee Beverage Supply

The Federal Prison Camp (FPC) , Alderson, WV intends to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) RFQP01011500018 for the supply of ambient liquid concentrate coffee beverage, (80:1 ratio), and two (2) dispensing units to be installed in the Food Service Department/Central dining Room of FPC Alderson. It is anticipated that this RFQ will result in award of a firm-fixed price requirements contract. Award will be made to the responsible quoter who submits the most advantageous quote to the Government. The contract shall consist of a twelve (12) month base period and the possibility of four (4), twelve (12) month option periods. Vendor shall submit a quote inclusive of the product, equipment and on-site service/maintenance for a base year and each yearly option. FPC Alderson anticipates ordering ambient liquid concentrate coffee, estimate of sixty  (60) , one (1) gallon containers, product mix ratio 80:1, six (6) month shelf-life product, case size two (2) gallons per case, thirty (30) cases per year for the base year of October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016 and for each option year of one (1) through four (4) years; The Government will award this contract to the responsible/responsive entity whose offer meets the requirements as outlined in the solicitation and represents the best value for the government. There will be a site visit on August 27, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the Food Service Department of the Federal Prison Camp, Alderson, WV (see Solicitation for Instructions). Although it is not required, it is recommended that all interested parties take advantage of this opportunity. This solicitation will be available on or before August 12, 2015, and will be distributed solely through the General Services Administration Federal Business Opportunities web site www.fedbizopps.gov. Hard copies of the solicitation will not be available. The site provides downloading instructions. All future information about this acquisition including amendments will also be distributed solely through this site. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure that they have the most up-to-date information about this RFQ. The anticipated date for receipt of quotes is 2:00 PM Eastern Time on September 14, 2015. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 311920 (Size Standard 500 Employees). This acquisition will be solicited as a small business set aside. All contractors doing business with the Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. The website for registration is www.sam.gov. Faith-Based and Community Based Organizations have the right to submit offers/quotes equally with other organizations for contracts for which they are eligible.