REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI): FORT BRAGG, NC (FBNC) FOOD SERVICES SUPPORT

DISCLAIMER / SPECIAL NOTICE: This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Quotation (RFQ), Invitation for Bid (IFB), or Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFQ, IFB, or RFP in the future. This notice does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service. Further, the U.S. Government is not seeking quotes, bids, or proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals in response to this Request for Information. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. Submittals will not be returned to the responder. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future RFQ, IFB, or RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Government-wide Point of Entry (GPE). It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the GPE for additional information pertaining to this requirement. The GPE is located at sam.gov.

The purpose of this sources sought for is to gather technical, operational, and capability feedback from industry to evaluate a potential requirement for food service support at Fort Bragg, NC.  The government is seeking information in the following areas:

1. Vendor Pool Capabilities: The existence and depth of capable prime contractors to execute high-volume installation food services and specialized cook support.
2. Security Compliance Readiness: Industry capacity to comply with stringent physical access control, HSPD-12/Tier 1 background checks, Common Access Card (CAC) issuance procedures, and pre-start SECRET clearance requirements for designated facilities and TDY missions.
3. Operational Feedback: Industry feedback on transition lead times, potential risk factors, and contract structure.
4. Socioeconomic Alignment: Market availability of qualified Small Businesses, 8(a), SDVOSBs, WOSBs, and HUBZone firms to inform set-aside determinations and teaming strategies.

See the attached RFI for FBNC FFS Security Clearance document for full details.