RE-POST: Stennis MS Mini Mart Cafe zero cost contract services

Amendment / Modification

• Removed Provision 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity Provision from Section I - Contract Clauses.

• Extended the proposal submission deadline to October 31, 2025, 5:00 PM CST.

• Extended the questions deadline to October 15, 2025, 5:00 PM CDT.

• Section I - Contract Clauses, specifically I.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE.

• The proposal submission deadline has been extended to October 31, 2025.

• The deadline for submitting questions has been extended to October 15, 2025.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet containing a price list template for food items. It is intended for bidders to fill in their proposed prices for various food categories over a five-year period.

• The spreadsheet is organized into 21 food categories, including "Healthy nutritious bars," "Candy, chocolate and confession," "Cold beverages," "Basic groceries," and "Fresh food" items, among others.
• For each category, there are columns for "Prices Year 1" through "Prices Year 5."
• Bidders are instructed to "add items here as many as will be provided" within each category.
• Notes indicate that prices for Years 2-5 can be submitted as a percentage increase/decrease from Year 1 prices.
• If a category of food will not be provided, bidders should enter "Will not be provided."

This pricing sheet is crucial for bidders to detail their cost proposals. It requires bidders to specify pricing for a wide range of food items across multiple years, directly impacting the evaluation of their bids. The format provides a structured way to present pricing information for the opportunity.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Past Performance Questionnaire (Attachment J.2) provided by the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) Acquisition Services. It is designed to collect feedback from evaluating organizations regarding a contractor's performance on previous government contracts. This information is crucial for source selection and is considered Source Selection Sensitive.

To be completed by Contractor:

• Contractor's Name and Address
• Project Name
• Contract Number, Date, Period of Performance, Pace of Performance, Completion Date
• Contract Value
• Type of Contract
• Description of Project's Key Characteristics

To be completed by Evaluating Organization Representative:

• Name and Address of Evaluating Organization
• Evaluator's Name, Position, and Contact Information
• Duration of Performance Monitored
• Performance ratings (Exceptional, Very Good, Satisfactory, Marginal, Unsatisfactory, Not Observed) for:
  • Quality of Products and Services
  • Overall Performance
  • Schedule
  • Technical Requirements
  • Cost Control
  • Subcontracting
  • Customer Satisfaction (Routine and Unexpected Difficulties)
  • Repeat Business Likelihood
• Contractor's Weak Points
• Contractor's Strong Points
• List of other completed projects for the organization
• Average award fee percentage (if applicable)

Bidders should be aware that this questionnaire will be used to gather past performance information. Contractors are responsible for providing their contract details and project descriptions. The evaluating organization will use this form to assess performance, which will likely be a significant factor in the source selection process for this opportunity. Bidders should ensure their past performance is well-documented and that their references are prepared to complete this questionnaire thoroughly.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for "Unattended Retail Mini Market Café" services at the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) facility in Stennis, MS. The services are intended to support the Government Security & Intelligent Documents Division (SID) by providing employees with convenient access to hot and cold food, beverages, and other assorted products.

This is a "no-cost contract" award, meaning the contractor's profit will be derived from customer transactions (actual food and drink purchases), consistent with the Material Management Acquisition Regulation (MMAR).

• Installation and operation of unattended retail mini-market equipment (e.g., beverage coolers, cold food coolers, shelving, coffee/tea bars, self-checkout kiosks).

• Provision of a variety of fresh, healthy food and beverage options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, available 24 hours a day.

• Installation and operation of food warming equipment (microwaves, convection toaster ovens) and beverage dispensers.

• Provision of to-go containers, cups, cutlery, and condiments.

• Implementation of a point-of-sale system with multiple contactless payment options.

• Daily stocking, maintenance, and removal of expired items.

• Monthly reporting on usage trends and popular items.

• A dedicated vendor account team including an account executive, business manager, and operations manager.

• Vendor employees must be US citizens, undergo background checks, and wear agency-issued badges.

• Contract Type: No Cost Contract

• Period of Performance: Five Years (October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2030)

• Estimated Value: $0.00 (no cost contract)

• Offerors must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award.

• Proposals must be submitted via email by the closing date and time: September 26, 2025, 5:00 pm CDT.

• The basis for award will be the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process.

• Proposals will be evaluated based on technical acceptability, corporate capability and experience, and past performance.

• Key deadlines:

  • Offeror Questions Deadline: September 12, 2025, 5:00 pm CDT
  • Site Visit: Week of September 2-5, 2025 (contact Ms. Batiste at dbatiste@gpo.gov)

• This acquisition is unrestricted.

• Collaboration with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind is noted.

• This solicitation is a re-posting of a previous RFQ (#040ADV-25-Q-0025). Questions and answers from the previous solicitation are included as Attachment J.3.

• GPO will provide space, electricity, and access to restrooms/sinks.

• Offerors must review Sections L (Instructions to Offerors) and M (Evaluation Factors for Award) for detailed submission and evaluation criteria.