Full Food Services (FFS) for Department of Logistics (DOL) at Fort Polk, Louisiana

This is a special notice regarding Solicitation W9124E-12-R-0001. The Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) Center - Fort Sam Houston (FSH) intends to issue a solicitation for Full Food Service (FFS) for the U.S. Army at Fort Polk, Louisiana. Fort Polk has a requirement for FFS at five contractor operated dining facilities (buildings 7303A, 8009, 8239, 8403 and 8538), and the food production kitchens (currently unnumbered) in support of Fort Polk's Directorate of Logistics. These services shall include but are not limited to; dining facility operations, requisitioning, receiving and storing subsistence, preparing and serving meals, sanitation, housekeeping, and minor operator maintenance on Government Furnished Equipment (GFE). Fort Polk's food service program supports other unique requirements such as remote site feedings for field exercise. In addition to regular meals served, Meals Ready to Eat and box lunches are also required.

NEW INFORMATION: The Government anticipates release of solicitation W9124E-12-R-0001 on or about 25 October 2011, with a projected closing date of 28 November 2011. The following information is provided in advance of the release of the Solicitation: A Pre-Proposal Conference/Site Visit will be conducted by the contracting officer at 7585 Virginia Ave., Bldg #4374, Fort Polk, LA on 1 November 2011 and 2 November 2011 at 8:00 A.M. CST. This is the only Pre-Proposal Conference/Site Visit that will be conducted for this acquisition. All interested offerors may attend with a limit of two (2) attendees per offeror. Offerors planning to attend this conference must so notify the Contract Specialist, Jacqueline Montague and Contracting Officer, Theresa Glasgow no later than 12:00 P.M. (noon) CST, 28 October 2011 at jacqueline.t.montague.civ@mail.mil and theresa.m.glasgow.civ@mail.mil, with Subject Line Reference: W9124E-12-R-0001, Pre-Proposal Conference/Site Visit, Full Food Services at Fort Polk, LA. Offerors shall provide the following information for each attendee: business name and address, legal name, telephone, fax number, and e-mail address. All attendees must possess a valid photo ID or valid photo driver's license. All drivers must provide a valid photo driver's license, current vehicle registration, and current proof of vehicle insurance. There will be no cameras or recording devices allowed. Cell phones with cameras are allowed, but no pictures or recordings may be taken. Failure to attend the Pre-proposal Conference/Site Visit will not disqualify an offer; however, the offeror acts at their own risk and will not be relieved from complying with the terms and conditions of any resultant contract by reason of such failure. In no event will a failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after award of the contract. The date for the Pre-Proposal Conference/Site Visit is a confirmed date and is not subject to change. All other dates are projected dates and are subject to change.

This solicitation and all amendments will be issued to Federal Business Opportunities Website (FedBizOpps) at https://www.fbo.gov/. Offerors are required to check the above websites daily to be notified of any changes to the solicitation. Once the solicitation is posted, it is incumbent upon the interested parties to review this site frequently for any updates/amendments to any and all documents. Interested parties must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) to receive a government contract award. You may register with the CCR at http://www.ccr.gov/. Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) must also be completed for award. Please register Representations and Certifications at - - - http://orca.bpn.gov. The points of contact are Ms. Jacqueline Montague, Contract Specialist, at email jacqueline.t.montague.civ@mail.mil and Ms. Theresa Glasgow, Contracting Officer, at email theresa.m.glasgow.civ@mail.mil.