FBO: Federal Business Opportunities

This RFP HC1013-05-R-2006 is for the Commissary Advanced Resale Transaction System (CARTS) Project for the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA). The CARTS requirement is for a replacement commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) point-of-sale (POS) system that will allow DeCA to continue providing exceptional service to its customers worldwide, service that equals the leaders in the commercial retail grocery industry. DeCA will acquire hardware, software, and support services required to replace the current point-of-sale systems at all 272 commissaries worldwide. An indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract that allows firm fixed price and firm fixed price not-to-exceed delivery orders is anticipated. There is no requirement for vendors to submit a response to this Draft RFP.

To respond to this Draft RFP, vendors shall register with DITCO via its Contracting Opportunities web site at https://www.ditco.disa.mil/dcop. During the registration process, choose the option for “The solicitation requires vendor registration for eligibility”. You will be prompted to enter the Draft RFP reference number. Upon completion of registration, vendors will receive a user-id and password for use when uploading Draft RFP questions/comments. This process allows DITCO to precisely track when responses are uploaded (or attempted to be uploaded). DITCO personnel will verify registration information, which takes about a day. Once the vendor’s information is verified, you will be able to upload your Draft RFP questions/comments. Vendors should register a minimum of one week prior to uploading questions/comments to ensure the upload is accomplished by the closing date and time. Vendors should also attempt to upload their response as early as possible to ensure no problems arise at the last minute. If a vendor would like to test the upload process, they may do so by typing in this url: https://www.scott.disa.mil/dcop. Under the heading Submit Proposals for: look for Upload Proposal Test. If you have any problems, please contact Kevin Mehlan at (618)229-9334, email address: mehlank@scott.disa.mil, or the DITCO customer service center at (618)229-9333.



Request vendors submit questions/comments on the Draft RFP not later than 2:00pm,CST, 10 March 2005. No extensions will be granted. Any comments/questions that would reveal the offeror’s confidential business strategy must be identified by the offeror and will not be disclosed.



Attached to this notice is the Draft RFP, Statement of Objectives w/atchs, DD254, Demonstration Checklist, Call Order Form and Past Performance Survey.



The Government may not publish the responses to the vendor questions/comments prior to the release of the Final RFP. At the government’s discretion and as time permits, consideration will be given to one-on-one meetings with prime contractors only. In accordance with FAR 15.201, Exchanges with industry before receipt of proposals, one-on-one meetings may be requested by the vendor for the week of 14 Mar 05. In addition, DeCA may provide a Commissary Walkthrough, if desired, as part of the one-on-one sessions at the following location: Ft. Lee Commissary, 400 Shop Road (Adjacent to the Ft Lee Post Exchange (PX) Ft. Lee VA will be offered. DITCO POC is Diane A. Brendel/Contracting Officer/618-229-9462/diane.brendel@disa.mil.



FAR 52.215-3 - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION OR SOLICITATION FOR PLANNING PURPOSES (OCT 1997).



(a) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this solicitation or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection 31.205-18, Bid and proposal costs, of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.



(b) Although "proposal" and "offeror" are used in this Request for Information, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal.



(c) This solicitation is issued for the purpose of information and planning purposes.



Projected Final RFP HC1013-05-R-2006 Milestone Schedule:



Issue Final RFP: 17 Jun 05

Proposals Due: 15 Aug 05

Award: Jan 06



Posted today 12/14/05 is AMD 03 to the solicitation: