Attachment 1-Cover letter for BOA CY21.pdf

DLA Troop Support-FTR

Dear Valued Supplier:

Attached is a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) solicitation for the future acquisition of shelf-stable commercial meals that will be used for support of FEMA and other national relief efforts, if needed.

As stated in the BOA Terms and Conditions, paragraph 3, Right to Award other

Contracts/Orders, the Government will compete future orders for commercial meals, in support of national emergencies, among all, and only those, firms that have entered into this BOA. As stated at BOA Terms and Conditions, paragraph 1, Time of Contract, the placing of any order under the executed BOA will constitute a binding contract between the Government and the contractor, subject to the terms and conditions of the BOA.

If you are interested in entering into this BOA with the Government, you are requested to review the BOA, and the commercial meal minimum technical requirements described below, thoroughly, and provide the below requested information as your proposal. The Government will incorporate your proposal, if acceptable, into the BOA, and return the complete BOA to you for your final acceptance and signature.

Each meal shall be shelf-stable with 10-12 month shelf life at 70 degrees F, minimum of 800 kcal per meal/maximum 1460 kcal per meal, maximum 13g of saturated fat, maximum 2g of trans fat, total fat range between 10%-35% of meal, maximum 1000 mg of sodium, protein range between 10%-25% of meal, and no more than 60% of meal comprised of carbohydrates. Meals should not include a fluid drink, as bottled water will be supplied and due to cube/weight and non-nutritive value concerns. Powdered beverage packets may be included. All other foods must be ready-to-eat and shelf stable.

Nuts are NOT to be included due to diverticulitis and allergy conditions. Meals must include utensil packages, napkin, salt and pepper. Each case of meals should contain a variety of meals. Meals must be suitable for children (5 years & older) and seniors with easy to open packaging. All components must have a minimum 10 month shelf life.

Examples of components not desired include saltines, pudding, plastic fruit cup and tortillas. Note: Use of candy should be minimized.

Your proposal must indicate acceptance of the terms and conditions of this Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA), and include:

1. A complete description of your commercial meals, including the complete contents of each menu, the kcal, saturated fat, trans fat, total fat, sodium, percentage of protein and percentage of carbohydrates.

The shelf life of your meal, at time of delivery must also be provided.

The shelf life shall be based on the component with the shortest shelf life.

2. The packaging and packing for your proposed meal, and shipping case.

For example; individual meals will be packaged in a rigid plastic tray with attached and locking lid, and 12 meals of same menu will be packed in each shipping case, and 48 shipping cases will be unitized on a 40x48” pallet.

3. The F.O.B. origin price per meal, and price per case. Note, the BOA price at the time of order, will be the contract price. BOA holders are responsible for assuring the BOA prices are current. See BOA Terms and Conditions, paragraph 4, Pricing.

4. Your daily delivery schedule starting day 1, which is defined as the first day after receipt of an order/contract. Provide your delivery schedule by meals, cases, and # of 40 foot trailers to be shipped.

5. The completed, applicable representation/certifications at clauses

52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, and 252.225-7000, Buy American Act Balance of Payments Program Certificate.

Please email your proposal to the following individuals:

Harry Streibich (harry.streibich@dla.mil) Matthew Depetris (matthew.depetris@dla.mil)

If you have any questions, please contact Matt Depetris or Harry Streibich via email.

HARRY STREIBICH

Contracting Officer mailto:harry.streibich@dla.mil mailto:matthew.depetris@dla.mil