89--Des Moines MEPS Noon Meals

The MICC Fort Knox intends to issue a request for quote (RFQ) to deliver noon meals for applicants processing through the Des Moines Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS), Johnston, IA. The period of performance is 1 December 2013, or date of contract award, whichever is later, through 30 November 2014, with four one-year option periods. This solicitation is 100% set-aside for small business. NAICS 311991 (Size Standard: 500 employees) applies to this procurement. All responsible small business sources may submit a proposal. The Des Moines MEPS is located on a military installation. In accordance with AR 40-657, contractors delivering and serving food on a military installation must pass a Veterinary Service Food Protection Audit to be a sanitarily approved source. The apparent successful offeror shall furnish products from an approved food preparation facility. The approval shall be obtained prior to contract award. Food establishments located on the military installation are inspected locally by veterinary inspection personnel. The apparent successful offeror shall coordinate their request to schedule an audit or obtain local approval of the food preparation facility with the MICC Fort Knox. Failure to obtain approval may render the apparent successful offeror ineligible for award. The RFQ will be posted to the ASFI/FedBizOpps websites on or about 31 October 2013 with quotes due on or about 20 November 2013. These dates are subject to change. All amendments to the solicitation will be likewise posted on these websites. Contractors are cautioned to check the websites periodically for amendments. Solicitation mailing list will not be compiled and amendments will not be sent out in paper copy. All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) website to be eligible for award of a contract. Faxed offers and amendments will not be accepted. All questions must be submitted in writing to the contract specialist via email to nathalie.w.riley.civ@mail.mil by 11 am EST 31 October 2013.