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NIEHS, Office of Acquisitions

Cafeteria Support Services

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Commercial Items

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COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

General Information

Document Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Solicitation Number: 75N96025Q00048

Posted Date: 8/22/2025

Closing Response Date: 9/8/2025

Product or Service Code: S203 – Food Services

Set Aside: N/A

NAICS Code: 722514 – Cafeterias, Grill Buffets, and Buffets

Contracting Office Address

Office of Acquisitions

National Institutes of Health

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

530 Davis Drive

Morrisville, NC 27560

Description

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and

Solicitation for Commercial Items,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

(ii) This solicitation is a request for quotations (RFQ). The solicitation number is 75N96025Q00048 and the solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ).

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal

Acquisition Circular FAR FAC 2019-01 dated January 22, 2019.

(iv) There is no set-aside applicable to this procurement and the associated North American Industrial

Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 722514, with a small business size standard of

$27.5M. The anticipated contract type is a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) with cost reimbursable line items.

(v) Line item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure are:

Line Item Description Unit Unit Price Net Amount

0001 Base – FFP Services (Including 15-day phase-in) 12 Months $ ____________ $ ______________

0002 Base – Reimbursable ODCs (Supply List Items) DO NOT CHANGE N/A $9,680

0003 Option 1 – FFP Services 12 Months $ ____________ $ ______________

0004 Option 1 – Reimbursable ODCs (Supply List Items) DO NOT CHANGE N/A $,9970

0005 Option 2 – FFP Services 12 Months $ ____________ $ ______________

0006 Option 2 – Reimbursable ODCs (Supply List Items) DO NOT CHANGE N/A $10,270

0007 Option 3 – FFP Services 12 Months $ ____________ $ ______________

0008 Option 3 – Reimbursable ODCs (Supply List Items) DO NOT CHANGE N/A $10,578

0009 Option 4 – FFP Services 12 Months $ ____________ $ ______________

0010 Option 4 – Reimbursable ODCs (Supply List Items) DO NOT CHANGE N/A 10,895

Grand Total $ _______________

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(vi) For a description of requirements for the items to be acquired:

See documents entitled SOW and Attachments I – V

(vii) For date(s) and place(s) of performance:

• 12 month base period (includes a 15-day phase-in period) and four 1-year option periods

• The NIEHS Campus cafeteria is located in the David P. Rall Building at 111 T.W. Alexander

Drive, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina (off Alexander Drive and Hopson Road in the

Research Triangle Park)

The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html.

(viii) The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, “Instructions to Offerors–Commercial Products and Commercial

Services” [Sep 2023] applies to this acquisition. **HERE IS WHAT TO SUBMIT**

See document titled “Addendum to FAR 52.212-1“Instructions to Offerors–Commercial Items”

(ix) The provisions at FAR 52.212-2, “Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services” [Nov

2021) applies to this acquisition

See document titled “Basis for Award & Evaluation Criteria “Evaluation – Commercial Items”

(x) FAR 52.212-3, “Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial

Services” [May 2024]. The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management

(SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (v) of this provision.

(xi) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, “Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial

Services” [Nov 2023] applies to this acquisition

See document titled “Addendum to FAR 52.212-4“Contract Terms and Conditions–Commercial Items”

(xii) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, “Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive

Orders” [Jan 2025] applies to this acquisition. The Contractor shall comply with the following additional

FAR clauses cited in FAR 52.212-5 and are incorporated and applicable to the acquisition:

(b)(1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020)

(b) (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509)).

(b) (20) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Jan 2025) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

(b) (23) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

(b) (31) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

(b) (33) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

(b) (34) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(b) (35) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(b) (36) (i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(b) (40) 52.223-15, Reserved

(b) (42) 52.223-18, Reserved

(b) (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2021) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statues administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of Treasury).

(b) (59) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award Management (Oct 2018)

(31 U.S.C.3332).

http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html https://www.sam.gov/

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(xiii) Other FAR or agency-level provisions/procedures/clauses and any other additional contract requirements or terms and conditions consistent with customary commercial practices.

See document titled “Additional FAR Clauses”

• All quoters shall submit the following: See Addendum to FAR 52.212-1“Instructions to Offerors–

Commercial Items.

• This is an open-market combined synopsis/solicitation for products as defined herein. The government intends to award a contract as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition."

• SITE VISIT PREREGISTRATION TBD: is required by email. Only 2 attendees are allowed per company. Send company name, name of attendee(s), phone numbers, and email addresses in writing via e-mail to the Contract Specialist at melissa.gentry@nih.gov at or before TBD. Email MUST

Reference “75N96025Q00048 Site Visit Preregistration” in the e-mail’s subject line.

• SITE VISIT: Site Visit will be held on TBD at the NIEHS Campus cafeteria located in the David P.

Rall Building at 111 T.W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina (off Alexander

Drive and Hopson Road in the Research Triangle Park). Attendees should convene in the front lobby.

(xiv) The date, time and place offers are due:

• SUBMISSION shall be received at or before September 8, 2025 at 4:00 ET. All quotations shall be e-mailed to the Contract Specialist at melissa.gentry@nih.gov.

• Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f).

Faxed, hand delivered, or physically mailed quotes WILL NOT be accepted. The burden of ensuring the quote is received by this office, within the stated timeframe, is the Quoter’s responsibility.

(xv) Point of Contact (POC): The POC is the Contracting Officer.

• QUESTIONS or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the

Contract Specialist at melissa.gentry@nih.gov at or before September 3, 2025, at 2:00 ET. Quoters

MUST Reference “75N96025Q00048 RFQ Questions” in the e-mail’s subject line.