Statement_of_Work.docx

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Statement of Work (SOW)

FOOD SUPPLIES FOR DETAINEE CARE

1.0 BACKGROUND:

As a component of the United States (U.S.) Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is responsible for protecting our Nation’s borders in order to prevent terrorists and terrorist weapons from entering the U.S. while facilitating the flow of legitimate trade and travel. CBP is also responsible for apprehending individuals attempting to enter the U.S. illegally; stemming the flow of drugs and other contraband; protecting our agricultural and economic interests from harmful pests and diseases; protecting American business from theft of their intellectual property; and regulating and facilitating international trade, collecting import duties, and enforcing U.S. trade laws.

This Statement of Work outlines required delivery of food and beverage items at multiple locations in the state of Texas for various CBP offices. CBP provides food, drink and basic care to individuals who are apprehended at or near the border.

2.0 SCOPE OF WORK:

The Government requires a Contractor or Contractors who are able to provide delivery of food products to the locations indicated in Section 6.0 Place of Performance. CBP will place an order with the Contractor(s) on the Contractor’s website or via phone at a dedicated customer service phone number. The orders will be paid for with the Government purchase card, within the limit of $10,000.00. The Contractor(s) will then deliver the items within _48__ hours to the designated Government location.

2.1 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS:

The Contractor(s) shall comply with all state and local laws and regulations pertaining to the storage and delivery of food, grocery and personal care items.

3.0 SPECIFIC TASKS:

3.1 The Contractor(s) shall provide the following food items and deliver to the locations listed in Section 6.0. Refer to Attachment A-Schedule of Food Items for unit price entry.

Food Items: Quantities shown below represent historical yearly estimates and do not represent minimum or maximum volume of anticipated orders.

Perishable Foods

Frozen food items, in microwaveable wrappings/packets

(see Note 1)

Shelf Dry-Staple Foods

Water/Juice/Beverages

(see Note 6 below)

3.1.1 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR SELECTED ITEMS:

FOOD PRODUCTS:

Note: 1: Frozen foods- Food that is normally served warm (burritos, oatmeal, etc.) must be in individual microwave-ready containers, wrappings or packets.

Note 2: Cookies and Cracker Variety Pack Specifications

· 45 Count Pack; Individually wrapped

· Each individual package will be between 1.30 and 1.80 oz. in weight

· Packs shall be a mix of the following cookies/crackers: Choco Cremes Chocolate Cookies, Vanilla Cream Cookies, Lemon flavored Cookies, Cheese Crackers with Peanut Butter, Toasty Crackers with Peanut Butter, Cheese Crackers with Cheddar Cheese, Wheat Crackers with Cheddar Cheese Brand Name or Equal to Austin Variety Club Pack Cookies and Crackers

Note 3: Animal Cracker Snack Pack Specifications

· Individually wrapped animal cracker snack packs

· Maximum of 1 oz. serving size weight per snack pack

· Minimum 42 count per Unit Package Brand Name or Equal to Grace Original Animal Crackers

Note 4: Fruit and Grain Cereal Bar Specifications

· Minimum 10 oz. bars

· Strawberry, apple and blueberry flavors

· Minimum 8 count per box, Individually wrapped

· Shall be made with real fruit

· No high fructose corn syrup Brand Name or Equal to Hill Country Fare or Great Value Fruit and Grain Bars

DRINK ITEMS:

Note 5: Fruit Flavored Drinks Specifications

· Must be plastic containers

· Maximum 8.5 oz. per serving container

· Sweetened with Splenda or other Sugar-free sweetener

· Minimum of 40 individual servings per unit pack

· Variety of flavors: strawberry, grape, orange, blue berry

· Contain vitamins A and C Brand Name or Equal to Poky Osito Fruit Flavored Beverages, 8.5 oz

Note 6: Powdered Milk Beverage Mix

· Minimum 56 oz., re-sealable can

· Contain fiber(s) to help maintain a child’s healthy digestive system

· Contain vitamins A, C and B6, zinc

· Must be for use with Water Brand Name or Equal to Nestle Nido Kinder Powdered Milk Beverage 1+

4.0 DELIVERABLES AND DELIVERY SCHEDULE:

Delivery services will begin within _7_ days of award or as negotiated. When orders are placed with the purchase card, delivery shall occur within 48_ hours of placing the order or as negotiated.

5.0 ORDER FREQUENCY

Orders will be made on as on-needed basis, and frequency is unknown at this time.

Typical orders may consist of a varying selection food and beverage products listed in Section 3.0 and Attachment A.

6.0 General Information

4.1 Disclosure of Information

Any information made available to the contractor by the government or its customers shall be used only for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this contract. This information shall not be divulged or made known in any manner to any persons except as may be necessary in the performance of the contract.

In the performance of this contract, the contractor assumes responsibility for the protection of the confidentiality of government records.

If applicable, the contractor will adhere to the requirements found in Part 24 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, Protection of Privacy and Freedom of Information

4.2 Government-Furnished Equipment and Information

The Government will provide the list of items and quantities at the time of purchase. The Government will also indicate the specific delivery location at that time. The Government will provide a list of persons authorized to make purchases.

4.3 Security

This work is UNCLASSIFIED.

4.4 Special Considerations:

N/A

7.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

Deliveries will be made to the following locations:

McAllen, Texas area locations (Hidalgo County)

7.1 McAllen Central Processing Center

3700 W. Ursula Ave., McAllen TX 78503

Pharr, TX 78577

El Paso, Texas Locations (El Paso County):

7.3 Paso del Norte Port of Entry

1000S. El Paso St El Paso, Texas 79901

7.4 Bridge of the Americas

3600 E. Paisano El Paso, Texas 79905

7.5 Ysleta Port of Entry

797 S. Zaragoza El Paso, Texas 79907

8.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

The period of performance shall run for one (1) 12-month base year and one (1) 12-month option period.

9.0 POINTS OF CONTACT:

9.1 Contracting Officer’s Rep (COR)

To be provided with contract award