This is a Request for Information (RFI) only and does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences will take procurement action in this matter. Further, the NIEHS will not be responsible for any cost incurred in furnishing this information. This RFI is being used to gather market research for NIEHS to make decisions regarding providing well directed on-site services such as an on-site company store/gift shop with a focus providing a convenient location for staff to purchase items and improve employee morale. NIEHS is looking for an on-site company store in which employees can purchase various convenient sundry items. The types of items to be offered include, but not limited to the following: • Greeting cards and stationary • Health and Beauty Aids (aspirin, cough drops, toothpaste, hand sanitizer, etc.) • Seasonal Items (Christmas, valentine, Easter, etc.) • Impulse Items • Balloons and Specialty Gift items (stuffed animals, flowers, etc.) • Snacks (candy, popcorn, soft drinks, etc.) • NIEHS Logo Items 1. Tee shirts and Polo shirts 2. Sweat shirts 3. Hooded jackets/Sweats 4. Caps 5. Visors 6. Coffee Mugs The Government reserves the right to approve all items that shall be offered. Whenever possible, the contractor shall promote green items. The Contractor shall be capable of providing all necessary equipment, stock, staff, working capital, and shall be licensed to operate the onsite business. This will be a self-sustained business without any subsidy from the Government. Specifically, the Government will provide a dedicated space of approximately 250 square feet, electricity, fixed shelving and any modifications required for the space provided. The contractor shall provide cash registers, free standing shelving and coolers, if necessary. Only dial up service is available. The employees shall be allowed the option of making purchases using cash or debit/credit cards. As NIEHS does not close except in cases of extreme weather conditions, or other facility related emergencies, the contractor shall be opened five (5) days per week from 10:00am to 4:00pm, except the following holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. Point of Contact for Inquiries and Submissions: Inquiries regarding this RFI may be directed to Melissa Gentry, Supervisory Contract Specialist at
[email protected] with "COMPANY STORE RFI Inquiry" in the subject line. Response Submission Deadline: Responses to this RFI must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time, on July 16, 2009. RFI submissions will be accepted as email attachments. All responses must be sent to Melissa Gentry at
[email protected], with "COMPANY STORE RFI RESPONSE" in the subject line.