NDU ISMO Catering Services Combined Synopsis.pdf

THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the information in FAR Subpart 12.202 as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. This combined synopsis/solicitation SHALL be posted on Contract Opportunities (https://beta.sam.gov/)

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation number is N0018926QD087. The proposed contract action is for commercial SERVICES. The NAICS code is 722320 and the Small Business Size Standard is $9 Million. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular, effective 03/16/2026. Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Public Notice, effective 04/24/2026. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far & https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars.

The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Norfolk, Philadelphia Office hereby provides notice of its intent to award a firm-fixed-price (FFP) purchase order for high-level catering services for the International Student Management Office (ISMO) on behalf of the National Defense University (NDU). The Government intends to award a single firm-fixed-price contract and the subject synopsis solicitation posting for catering services (required services described below).

Description:

National Defense University (NDU) located in Washington, D.C. requires the procurement of catering services in support of International Student Management Office (ISMO) Spring and Fall Graduate Reception hosted by the National Defense University (NDU). The Contractor shall provide all personnel, materials, equipment, tools, supervision, and services necessary to plan, support, and execute formal standing receptions at Fort McNair, Marshall Hall Atrium (Building 62), or an alternative location provided by the university.

Please see the following attachment:

• Attachment 01 – Request for Quote (RFQ)

The first event covered by the PWS is anticipated to be on 09 June 2026.

FOB Destination applies. Responsibility and Inspection: unless otherwise specified in the order, the supplier is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements and quality control.

The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

Quoters are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, and its ALT I with its quote.

The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

All clauses shall be incorporated by reference into the resultant purchase order to the maximum extent practicable.

Additional contract requirement(s), terms, and conditions are outlined in the attached document.

All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency; however, only services meeting the NDU’s requirements will be considered for award. The Government will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice of intent. Only written responses will be considered;

all responses from responsible sources will be fully considered. As a result of analyzing responses to this notice of intent, the Government shall determine whether a competitive solicitation will be issued.

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Any prospective contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be eligible for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://www.sam.gov/.

Quotes must be received NLT 1pm, 12 May 2026, via email to the below listed POC.

All interested parties shall submit clear and convincing documentation demonstrating their capabilities to satisfy the requirements listed above to:

Rubean Joy Varghese at rubean.j.varghese.civ@us.navy.mil

Interested vendors are encouraged to provide documentation of recent catering events for the National Defense University to review to determine the quality of the proposals submitted in response to this opportunity.

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