Contracting Office (fp), U.S. Coast Guard Academy, 15 Mohegan Avenue, New London, CT 06320-4195

R -- REGISTERED DIETITIAN SERVICES SOL DTCG39-96-B-3KB910 DUE 041396 POC Contact Caroline Bennington, Contract Specialist, 203-444-8242, FAX 203-444-8299 The contractor shall provide the part-time services of a Registered Clinical/Administrative Dietitian for the Academy Clinic and cadet and enlisted dining facilities at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT. The dietitian shall monitor and evaluate all dietary and food requirements set forth in the food service contract regarding compliance with the recommended daily dietary and nutritional allowances for the age and activity of the patrons and submit weekly reports regarding quality assurance, levels of cleanliness, sanitation, safety and housekeeping provided by the food service contractor. Duties also include the review of all menus for both dining facilities; random checks of food trays and box lunches for appropriate caloric values and portions set forth in the food service contract as well as adherence to posted menus; counsel outpatient and inpatient cadets and military personnel referred by the senior medical officer, and; provide written documentation to each patient's medical record. The basic contract period will be 1 October 1996 through 30 September 1997 with four one-year option periods. This procurement is 100% set-aside for small business; SIC Code is 8049; Size Standard is $3,500,000.00. It is intended to award a Firm Fixed-Price contract. Requests must be made in writing to Superintendent (fp), U.S. Coast Guard Academy, 15 Mohegan Avenue, New London, CT 06320-4195 and must specify the solicitation number. For minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), has programs to assist minority, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises to acquire short-term working capital and bonding assistance for transportation-related contracts. This is applicable to any eligible prime or subcontract at any tier. The DOT Bonding Assistance Program enables firms to apply for bid, performance and payment bonds up to $1.0 million per contract. The DOT provides an 80% guaranty on the bond amount to a surety against losses. Loans are also available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum line of credit is $500,000.00. For further information and applicable forms concerning Bonding Assistance Program and/or the STLP, please call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. (0046)

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