U -- DIETARY GUIDESLINES WORKSHOPS

This is a notice of intent, not a Request for Quotation or solicitation. The USDA/Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) intends to negotiate a firm fixed price contract with The National Food Service Management Institute (NFSMI), The University of Mississippi to provide workshops for Regional Office Administered Program (ROAP) sponsors in 10 locations. USDA/FNS is required to meet the regulatory meal pattern and nutrition training requirements of the Child an Adult Care Food Program, National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs. The NFSMI is a Federally funded and recognized institute with the express purpose of training and technical assistance to Child Nutrition Programs in the area of food service. The Institute is able to provide timely training. In addition, the Institute has highly qualified staff and is able to contract with outside presenters in a wide area of expertise as needed. Awarding this contract to any other source would be cost prohibitive due to the learning curve associated with the program requirements and would not allow us to meet our time constraints. ALL QUESTIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS WILL BE CONDUCTED VIA EMAIL. PLEASE CONTACT [email protected] REGARDING THIS NOTICE. Numbered Notes #22