NHDP Clinical Center Patient Meals

This pre-solicitation notice seeks capability statements from small businesses to provide up to 6,570 patient meals per year at the National Hansen's Disease Program Clinical Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration and National Hansen's Disease Program Clinical Research Center will evaluate statements based on experience providing similar food services, including hot and cold menu items, side dishes, desserts, beverages and packaged meals delivered between 7:15 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. daily. Capability statements are due by April 23, 2020 to be considered for the firm-fixed price contract with an initial one-year base period and four one-year options valued under NAICS code 722310 for food service contractors.

There is no set-aside designation for this procurement. The related PSC code is S206 and NAICS code is 722310. The statement of work outlines requirements for breakfast, lunch and dinner options to be prepared according to food safety standards and delivered 15 minutes before scheduled serving times of 7:30am, 12pm and 5pm, with the contract period starting June 1, 2020 and invoices to be submitted monthly based on meals delivered. The budget for the initial one-year base period and four one-year options is estimated to be under $4 million annually.