Solicitation - W912NR25QA026.pdf

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE 1 OF

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

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4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

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7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect 8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

9. ISSUED BY

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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

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15. DELIVER TO 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

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FACILITY

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CODE

TELEPHONE NUMBER

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK

BELOW IS CHECKED

REQUEST

FOR QUOTE

(RFQ)

INVITATION

FOR BID

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REQUEST

FOR

PROPOSAL

(RFP)

SEE ADDENDUM

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ITEM NUMBER

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

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QUANTITY

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UNIT

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UNIT PRICE

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AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH

AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND

ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

SPECIFIED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE OFFER

DATED . . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR

NORTH AMERICAN

INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION

STANDARD (NAICS):

SIZE STANDARD:

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

THE DEFENSE PRIORITIES

AND ALLOCATIONS

SYSTEM - DPAS (15 CFR 700)

SET ASIDE: % FOR:

11. DELIVERY FOR FREE ON

BOARD (FOB) DESTINATION

UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3

AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

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ECONOMICALLY

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SERVICE-DISABLED

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BUSINESS

SMALL BUSINESS

NOTE: OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30.

calls)

Solicitation/Contract Form Continuation

LAARNG FY25_FY27 SOUTHWEST BPA CATERED MEALS

W912NR25QA026

Continuation of Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

Additional Information/Notes

Item Supplies/Service Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

SOUTHWEST REGION BREAKFAST BOXED

MEALS FOR FY25_FY27. PLEASE REEVIEW

STATEMENT OF WORK AND 21 DAY MENU.

Product Service Code: 8905 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Each

SOUTHWEST REGION LUNCH BOXED MEALS

FOR FY25_FY27. PLEASE REEVIEW

STATEMENT OF WORK AND 21 DAY MENU.

Product Service Code: 8905 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Each

SOUTHWEST REGION DINNER BOXED MEALS

FOR FY25_FY27. PLEASE REEVIEW

STATEMENT OF WORK AND 21 DAY MENU.

Product Service Code: 8905 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Each

SOUTHWEST REGION BAG LUNCH FOR

FY25_FY27. PLEASE REEVIEW STATEMENT

OF WORK AND 21 DAY MENU.

Product Service Code: 8905 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Each

Continuation of Description

Requirements

LAARNG FY25-FY27 SOUTH WEST BPA CATERED MEALS TO SUPPORT OUR LOUISIANA

NATIONAL UNITS THROUGH OUT THE STATE OF LOUISIANA FOR INDIVIDUAL TRAINING AND

ANNUAL TRAINING.

Continuation of Inspection and Acceptance

Overall Contract Inspection/Acceptance Locations

Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE WILL BE BASED ON DELIVERY ADDRESS OF THE BPA ORDER

/DELIVERY ORDER.

DoDAAC: W90XBW CountryCode: USA

W8A3 LAARNG ELEMENT, JF HQ

495 3RD STREET, CAMP BEAURGARD

PINEVILLE, LA 71360-3737

UNITED STATES

Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE WILL BE BASED ON DELIVERY ADDRESS OF THE BPA ORDER

/DELIVERY ORDER.

DoDAAC: W90XBW CountryCode: USA

W8A3 LAARNG ELEMENT, JF HQ

495 3RD STREET, CAMP BEAURGARD

PINEVILLE, LA 71360-3737

UNITED STATES

Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE WILL BE BASED ON DELIVERY ADDRESS OF THE BPA ORDER

/DELIVERY ORDER.

DoDAAC: W90XBW CountryCode: USA

W8A3 LAARNG ELEMENT, JF HQ

495 3RD STREET, CAMP BEAURGARD

PINEVILLE, LA 71360-3737

UNITED STATES

Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE WILL BE BASED ON DELIVERY ADDRESS OF THE BPA ORDER

/DELIVERY ORDER.

DoDAAC: W90XBW CountryCode: USA

W8A3 LAARNG ELEMENT, JF HQ

495 3RD STREET, CAMP BEAURGARD

PINEVILLE, LA 71360-3737

UNITED STATES

Continuation of Deliveries or Performance

Ship To DoDAAC: W90XBW CountryCode: USA

W8A3 LAARNG ELEMENT, JF HQ

495 3RD STREET, CAMP BEAURGARD

PINEVILLE, LA 71360-3737

UNITED STATES

Line Item Delivery Schedule Quantity Address and POC Special Handling/Notes

1 Each FoB Details

Party to Pay Transportation Cost: Contractor

Point Type: Destination

1 Each FoB Details

Party to Pay Transportation Cost: Contractor

Point Type: Destination

1 Each FoB Details

Party to Pay Transportation Cost: Contractor

Point Type: Destination

1 Each FoB Details

Party to Pay Transportation Cost: Contractor

Point Type: Destination

Contract Clauses

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Nov 2023 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements. Jan 2017 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. Oct 2018 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance. Aug 2020

52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities.

Dec 2023

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

Nov 2021

52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application. Jun 2023 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. Nov 2020 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. Nov 2021 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases. Feb 2021 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving. May 2024 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management. Oct 2018 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party. May 2014 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. Mar 2023 52.233-3 Protest after Award. Aug 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. Oct 2004

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials. Sep 2011 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights. Dec 2022

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services.

Jan 2023

252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium. Jan 2023 252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program. Feb 2024 252.225-7056 Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime. Jan 2023 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports. Dec 2018 252.232-7009 Mandatory Payment by Governmentwide Commercial Purchase Card. May 2018 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments. Dec 2006 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial Services. Nov 2023 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea. Oct 2024 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting. May 2024

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation. (Jan 2023)

ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (JAN 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

"Automatic identification device" means a device, such as a reader or interrogator, used to retrieve data encoded on machine-readable media.

"Concatenated unique item identifier" means-

(1) For items that are serialized within the enterprise identifier, the linking together of the unique identifier data elements in order of the issuing agency code, enterprise identifier, and unique serial number within the enterprise identifier; or

(2) For items that are serialized within the original part, lot, or batch number, the linking together of the unique identifier data elements in order of the issuing agency code; enterprise identifier; original part, lot, or batch number; and serial number within the original part, lot, or batch number.

"Data matrix" means a two-dimensional matrix symbology, which is made up of square or, in some cases, round modules arranged within a perimeter finder pattern and uses the Error Checking and Correction 200 (ECC200) specification found within International Standards Organization (ISO) /International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 16022.

"Data qualifier" means a specified character (or string of characters) that immediately precedes a data field that defines the general category or intended use of the data that follows.

"DoD recognized unique identification equivalent" means a unique identification method that is in commercial use and has been recognized by DoD.

All DoD recognized unique identification equivalents are listed at https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/ce/ds/unique-id.html.

"DoD item unique identification" means a system of marking items delivered to DoD with unique item identifiers that have machine-readable data elements to distinguish an item from all other like and unlike items. For items that are serialized within the enterprise identifier, the unique item identifier shall include the data elements of the enterprise identifier and a unique serial number. For items that are serialized within the part, lot, or batch number within the enterprise identifier, the unique item identifier shall include the data elements of the enterprise identifier; the original part, lot, or batch number; and the serial number.

" Enterprise " means the entity (e.g., a manufacturer or vendor) responsible for assigning unique item identifiers to items.

" Enterprise identifier" means a code that is uniquely assigned to an enterprise by an issuing agency.

"Government's unit acquisition cost" means-

(1) For fixed-price type line, subline, or exhibit line items, the unit price identified in the contract at the time of delivery;

(2) For cost-type or undefinitized line, subline, or exhibit line items, the Contractor's estimated fully burdened unit cost to the Government at the time of delivery; and

(3) For items produced under a time-and-materials contract, the Contractor's estimated fully burdened unit cost to the Government at the time of delivery.

"Issuing agency" means an organization responsible for assigning a globally unique identifier to an enterprise, as indicated in the Register of Issuing Agency Codes for ISO/IEC 15459, located at http://www.aimglobal.org/?Reg_Authority15459.

"Issuing agency code" means a code that designates the registration (or controlling) authority for the enterprise identifier.

"Item" means a single hardware article or a single unit formed by a grouping of subassemblies, components, or constituent parts.

" Lot or batch number" means an identifying number assigned by the enterprise to a designated group of items, usually referred to as either a lot or a batch, all of which were manufactured under identical conditions.

"Machine-readable" means an automatic identification technology media, such as bar codes, contact memory buttons, radio frequency identification, or optical memory cards.

"Original part number" means a combination of numbers or letters assigned by the enterprise at item creation to a class of items with the same form, fit, function, and interface.

"Parent item" means the item assembly, intermediate component, or subassembly that has an embedded item with a unique item identifier or DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

"Serial number within the enterprise identifier" means a combination of numbers, letters, or symbols assigned by the enterprise to an item that provides for the differentiation of that item from any other like and unlike item and is never used again within the enterprise.

"Serial number within the part, lot, or batch number" means a combination of numbers or letters assigned by the enterprise to an item that provides for the differentiation of that item from any other like item within a part, lot, or batch number assignment.

"Serialization within the enterprise identifier" means each item produced is assigned a serial number that is unique among all the tangible items produced by the enterprise and is never used again. The enterprise is responsible for ensuring unique serialization within the enterprise identifier.

"Serialization within the part, lot, or batch number" means each item of a particular part, lot, or batch number is assigned a unique serial number within that part, lot, or batch number assignment. The enterprise is responsible for ensuring unique serialization within the part, lot, or batch number within the enterprise identifier.

"Type designation" means a combination of letters and numerals assigned by the Government to a major end item, assembly or subassembly, as appropriate, to provide a convenient means of differentiating between items having the same basic name and to indicate modifications and changes thereto.

"Unique item identifier" means a set of data elements marked on items that is globally unique and unambiguous. The term includes a concatenated unique item identifier or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

"Unique item identifier type" means a designator to indicate which method of uniquely identifying a part has been used. The current list of accepted unique item identifier types is maintained at https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/ce/ds/unique-id.html.

(b) The Contractor shall deliver all items under a contract line, subline, or exhibit line item.

(c) Unique item identifier.

(1) The Contractor shall provide a unique item identifier for the following:

(i) Delivered items for which the Government's unit acquisition cost is $5,000 or more, except for the following line items:

Contract Line, Subline, or

Exhibit Line Item Number Item Description

DOES NOT APPLY BOXED CATERED MEALS

(ii) Items for which the Government's unit acquisition cost is less than $5,000 that are identified in the Schedule or the following table:

Contract Line, Subline, or

Exhibit Line Item Number Item Description

(If items are identified in the Schedule, insert "See Schedule in this table.)

(iii) Subassemblies, components, and parts embedded within delivered items, items with warranty requirements, DoD serially managed reparables and DoD serially managed nonreparables as specified in Attachment Number ____.

(iv) Any item of special tooling or special test equipment as defined in FAR 2.101 that have been designated for preservation and storage for a Major Defense Acquisition Program as specified in Attachment Number ____.

(v) Any item not included in (i), (ii), (iii), or (iv) for which the contractor creates and marks a unique item identifier for traceability.

(2) The unique item identifier assignment and its component data element combination shall not be duplicated on any other item marked or registered in the DoD Item Unique Identification Registry by the contractor.

(3) The unique item identifier component data elements shall be marked on an item using two dimensional data matrix symbology that complies with ISO/IEC International Standard 16022, Information technology - International symbology specification - Data matrix; ECC200 data matrix specification.

(4) Data syntax and semantics of unique item identifiers. The Contractor shall ensure that-

(i) The data elements (except issuing agency code) of the unique item identifier are encoded within the data matrix symbol that is marked on the item using one of the following three types of data qualifiers, as determined by the Contractor:

(A) Application Identifiers (AIs) (Format Indicator 05 of ISO/IEC International Standard 15434), in accordance with ISO/IEC International Standard 15418, Information Technology - EAN/UCC Application Identifiers and Fact Data Identifiers and Maintenance and ANSI MH 10.8.2 Data Identifier and Application Identifier Standard.

(B) Data Identifiers (DIs) (Format Indicator 06 of ISO/IEC International Standard 15434), in accordance with ISO/IEC International Standard 15418, Information Technology - EAN/UCC Application Identifiers and Fact Data Identifiers and Maintenance and ANSI MH 10.8.2 Data Identifier and Application Identifier Standard.

(C) Text Element Identifiers (TEIs) (Format Indicator 12 of ISO/IEC International Standard 15434), in accordance with the Air Transport Association Common Support Data Dictionary; and

(ii) The encoded data elements of the unique item identifier conform to the transfer structure, syntax, and coding of messages and data formats specified for Format Indicators 05, 06, and 12 in ISO/IEC International Standard 15434, Information Technology - Transfer Syntax for High Capacity Automatic Data Capture Media.

(5) Unique item identifier.

(i) The Contractor shall-

(A) Determine whether to-

(1) Serialize within the enterprise identifier;

(2) Serialize within the part, lot, or batch number; or

(3) Use a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent (e.g. Vehicle Identification Number); and

(B) Place the data elements of the unique item identifier (enterprise identifier; serial number; DoD recognized unique identification equivalent; and for serialization within the part, lot, or batch number only: original part, lot, or batch number) on items requiring marking by paragraph (c)(1) of this clause, based on the criteria provided in MIL-STD-130, Identification Marking of U.S. Military Property, latest version;

(C) Label shipments, storage containers and packages that contain uniquely identified items in accordance with the requirements of MIL-STD-129, Military Marking for Shipment and Storage, latest version; and

(D) Verify that the marks on items and labels on shipments, storage containers, and packages are machine readable and conform to the applicable standards. The contractor shall use an automatic identification technology device for this verification that has been programmed to the requirements of Appendix A, MIL-STD-130, latest version.

(ii) The issuing agency code-

(A) Shall not be placed on the item; and

(B) Shall be derived from the data qualifier for the enterprise identifier.

(d) For each item that requires item unique identification under paragraph (c)(1)(i), (ii), or (iv) of this clause or when item unique identification is provided under paragraph (c)(1)(v), in addition to the information provided as part of the Material Inspection and Receiving Report specified elsewhere in this contract, the Contractor shall report at the time of delivery, as part of the Material Inspection and Receiving Report, the following information:

(1) Unique item identifier.

(2) Unique item identifier type.

(3) Issuing agency code (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).

(4) Enterprise identifier (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).

(5) Original part number (if there is serialization within the original part number).

(6) Lot or batch number (if there is serialization within the lot or batch number).

(7) Current part number (optional and only if not the same as the original part number).

(8) Current part number effective date (optional and only if current part number is used).

(9) Serial number (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).

(10) Government's unit acquisition cost.

(11) Unit of measure.

(12) Type designation of the item as specified in the contract schedule, if any.

(13) Whether the item is an item of Special Tooling or Special Test Equipment.

(14) Whether the item is covered by a warranty.

(e) For embedded subassemblies, components, and parts that require DoD item unique identification under paragraph (c)(1)(iii) of this clause or when item unique identification is provided under paragraph (c)(1)(v), the Contractor shall report as part of the Material Inspection and Receiving Report specified elsewhere in this contract, the following information:

(1) Unique item identifier of the parent item under paragraph (c)(1) of this clause that contains the embedded subassembly, component, or part.

(2) Unique item identifier of the embedded subassembly, component, or part.

(3) Unique item identifier type.**

(4) Issuing agency code (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).**

(5) Enterprise identifier (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).**

(6) Original part number (if there is serialization within the original part number).**

(7) Lot or batch number (if there is serialization within the lot or batch number).**

(8) Current part number (optional and only if not the same as the original part number).**

(9) Current part number effective date (optional and only if current part number is used).**

(10) Serial number (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).**

(11) Description.

** Once per item.

(f) The Contractor shall submit the information required by paragraphs (d) and (e) of this clause as follows:

(1) End items shall be reported using the receiving report capability in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) in accordance with the clause at 252.232- 7003. If WAWF is not required by this contract, and the contractor is not using WAWF, follow the procedures at http://dodprocurementtoolbox.com /site/uidregistry/.

(2) Embedded items shall be reported by one of the following methods-

(i) Use of the embedded items capability in WAWF;

(ii) Direct data submission to the IUID Registry following the procedures and formats at http://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/site/uidregistry/; or

(iii) Via WAWF as a deliverable attachment for exhibit line item number (fill in) ____, Unique Item Identifier Report for Embedded Items, Contract Data Requirements List, DD Form 1423.

(g) Subcontracts. If the Contractor acquires by subcontract, any item(s) for which item unique identification is required in accordance with paragraph (c)(1) of this clause, the Contractor shall include this clause, including this paragraph (g), in the applicable subcontract(s), including subcontracts for commercial products or commercial services.

(End of clause)

252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions. (Jan 2023)

WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

"Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC)" is a six position code that uniquely identifies a unit, activity, or organization.

"Document type" means the type of payment request or receiving report available for creation in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

"Local processing office (LPO)" is the office responsible for payment certification when payment certification is done external to the entitlement system.

"Payment request" and "receiving report" are defined in the clause at 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(b) Electronic invoicing. The WAWF system provides the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as authorized by Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(c) WAWF access. To access WAWF, the Contractor shall-

(1) Have a designated electronic business point of contact in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov; and

(2) Be registered to use WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil/ following the step-by-step procedures for self-registration available at this web site.

(d) WAWF training. The Contractor should follow the training instructions of the WAWF Web-Based Training Course and use the Practice Training Site before submitting payment requests through WAWF. Both can be accessed by selecting the "Web Based Training" link on the WAWF home page at https://wawf.eb.mil/

(e) WAWF methods of document submission. Document submissions may be via web entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer Protocol.

(f) WAWF payment instructions. The Contractor shall use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports in WAWF for this contract or task or delivery order:

(1) Document type. The Contractor shall submit payment requests using the following document type(s):

(i) For cost-type line items, including labor-hour or time-and-materials, submit a cost voucher.

(ii) For fixed price line items-

(A) That require shipment of a deliverable, submit the invoice and receiving report specified by the Contracting Officer.

COMBO

(Contracting Officer: Insert applicable invoice and receiving report document type(s) for fixed price line items that require shipment of a deliverable.)

(B) For services that do not require shipment of a deliverable, submit either the Invoice 2in1, which meets the requirements for the invoice and receiving report, or the applicable invoice and receiving report, as specified by the Contracting Officer.

(Contracting Officer: Insert either "Invoice 2in1" or the applicable invoice and receiving report document type(s) for fixed price line items for services.)

(iii) For customary progress payments based on costs incurred, submit a progress payment request.

(iv) For performance based payments, submit a performance based payment request.

(v) For commercial financing, submit a commercial financing request.

(2) ) Fast Pay requests are only permitted when Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.213-1 is included in the contract.

[Note: The Contractor may use a WAWF "combo" document type to create some combinations of invoice and receiving report in one step.]

(3) Document routing. The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data Table below only to fill in applicable fields in WAWF when creating payment requests and receiving reports in the system.

Routing Data Table*

Field Name in WAWF Data to be entered in WAWF Pay Official DoDAAC HQ0670 Issue By DoDAAC W912NR Admin DoDAAC W912NR Inspect By DoDAAC ____ Ship To Code W90XBW Ship From Code ____ Mark For Code ____ Service Approver (DoDAAC) ____ Service Acceptor (DoDAAC) ____ Accept at Other DoDAAC ____ LPO DoDAAC ____ DCAA Auditor DoDAAC ____ Other DoDAAC(s) ____ (*Contracting Officer: Insert applicable DoDAAC information. If multiple ship to/acceptance locations apply, insert "See Schedule" or "Not applicable.")

(**Contracting Officer: If the contract provides for progress payments or performance-based payments, insert the DoDAAC for the contract administration office assigned the functions under FAR 42.302(a)(13).)

(4) Payment request. The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes documentation appropriate to the type of payment request in accordance with the payment clause, contract financing clause, or Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.216-7, Allowable Cost and Payment, as applicable.

(5) Receiving report. The Contractor shall ensure a receiving report meets the requirements of DFARS Appendix F.

(g) WAWF point of contact.

(1) The Contractor may obtain clarification regarding invoicing in WAWF from the following contracting activity's WAWF point of contact.

ng.la.laarng.list.dls-ca-la@army.mil

(Contracting Officer: Insert applicable information or "Not applicable.")

(2) Contact the WAWF helpdesk at 866-618-5988, if assistance is needed.

(End of clause)

Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders — Commercial Products and Commercial Services

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Alternate I)

Jan 2025 Alternate I Feb 2000

Addendum to Contract Clauses

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations. Nov 2015

52.240-1 Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act-Covered Foreign Entities.

Nov 2024

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors. Mar 2022

List of Contract Documents, Exhibits, or Attachments

Statement of Work

1. Definitionof "Supply". Supply in this case isprepared food requiring a caterer to individually package meals into a"to-go/boxed" container and then delivered to the requested location for consumption.

2. Scopeof Work. The caterer shall provide personnel, supervision, and all items forthe boxed catered meals in accordance with state and local sanitation law requirements. Installation access for catering service vehicles and personnel iscoordinated with the unit point of contact (POC) prior to delivery.

3. Contract Tasks Performed by the Caterer

a. Prepare food listed on the menu provided in response to the Requestfor Proposal (Contract Supply), according tocommercially acceptable standards for the menu item. The caterer shall adhereto the meals identified on the LAARNG menu or equally equivalent.

b. Shallprovide all single use plates, napkins, bowls, cups, cutting utensils, andserving utensils, to compliment themeal served. Additionally, no "samemenu" for any meal should occur in a(5) five-day period.

c. Standardbeverage choices are a variety of carbonated beverages, juice blends,noncarbonated flavored drinks, coffee, tea (hot and iced), milk, and water(with individual beverage powder). Chilledand closed individual beverage servings shall be provided with each meal tomitigate the spread of airborne pathogens, i.e., COVID-19 virus. Meal plansshall not include alcoholic beverages

d. Caterer shall provideall condiments (i.e.,mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup,steak sauce, hot sauce, pickles, salad dressing,syrup, salt and pepper, etc.) to compliment the meal served.

e. Shall contactthe unit POC if meal substitutions are necessary

4. SanitationRequirements. Caterer shall complywith state and local food service sanitation requirements, which meet with a ratingof satisfactory or better from a health inspection. Prepare and serve meals on the same day. Prepare, transport, and maintain all menuitems at USDA recommended temperature. Handlefood in strict adherence to food safety precautions recommended by the State of Louisiana and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)- USDA Food Safety

5. Caterer Responsibility.

a. Deliver time as statedin the award document. The government reservesthe right to requirethe catered to remove personnel deemed careless or otherwise objectionable.

b. The catereris responsible for preparing, packagingand delivered each menu item into the to-go/ container to ensure adequatefood all personnel are provided.

c. The caterer is responsible for maintaining and deliver all food at temperatures outlined in

Louisiana Health and SafetyCode to includeTB Med 530-Tri-Service Food Code.

Holding temperature requirements:

Time--maximum up to 4 hours (hot or cold food)

If time without temperature control is used as the public healthcontrol for up to a maximumof 4 hours:

(1) TheFOOD shall have an initial temperature of 41F (5C) or less when removed fromcold holding temperature control, or 135F (57C)or greater when removed from hot holding temperature control;

(2) The FOOD shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hourspast the point in time when the FOOD is removed from temperature control;

(3) The FOOD shall be cooked and served,served at any temperature if RTE, or discarded,within 4 hours from the point in time when the FOOD is removed from temperaturecontrol; and

(4) The FOOD in unmarkedcontainers or PACKAGESor marked to exceed a 4-hour limit shall be discarded.

Time maximum up to 6 hours (cold food only)

If time without temperature control is used as the public healthcontrol up to a maximumof 6 hours:

(1) The FOOD shallhave an initial temperature of 41F (5C) or less when removedfrom temperature control, and the FOOD temperature may not exceed 70F(21C) within a maximum time period of 6 hours;

(2) The FOOD shall be monitored to ensure the warmest portionof the FOOD does not exceed 70F (21C) during the 6-hourperiod.

(3) The FOOD shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate:

(a) The time when the FOOD is removed from 41F (5C) or less cold holdingtemperature control, and

(b) The time that is 6 hours past the point in time when the FOOD is removedfrom cold holding temperaturecontrol.

Pro duct

Minimum Internal Temperature & Rest Time

Beef, Pork, Veal & Lamb

Steaks, chops, roasts 145 F (62.8 C) and allow to rest for at least 3 minutes

Ground Meats 160 F (71.1 C)

Ground Poultry 165 F

Ham, fresh or smoked (uncooked)

145 F (62.8 C) and allow to rest for at least 3 minutes

Fully Cooked Ham

(to reheat) Reheat cooked hams packaged in USDA- inspected plants to 140 F (60 C) and all others to 165 F (73.9 C).

Pro duct

Minimum Internal Temperature

All Poultry (breasts, whole bird, legs, thighs ,wings, ground poultry, giblets, and stuffing)

Eggs 165 F (73.9 C)

Fish & Shellfish 145 F (62.8 C)

Leftovers 165 F (73.9 C)

Casseroles 165 F (73.9 C)

6.1 Transportation Consideration. To maintain the proper handling of food during transportation. Contractor must comply with the consideration on vehicles to be use and length of time involved. During the transportation of meals, the Contractor should have the follow consideration:

6.1.2 Container of cool food should be placed in the coolest part of the vehicle.

6.1.3 Vehicles shouldbe clean. The food carryingarea should be thoroughly cleanedor lined to prevent any contamination.

6.1.4 FOOD containers, packages of SINGLE-USE items, and UTENSILSshall be placedon clean, dry pallets or other dunnage to prevent direct contact withthe vehicle floor.

6.1.5 The journeyshould be properlyplanned and be kept shortas possible.

6.1.6 Methods that could be used to keep food at proper temperature requires insulation, heat retention, and strategic stacking-Examples:

A. Use Insulated Food Delivery Bags

Large catering-grade insulated bags or pizza bags work well.Line the bags with foil or towels for extra insulation.

Stack containers carefully to avoid crushing food.

B. Use Large Insulated Boxes or Coolers

Styrofoam coolers or large cambrofood carriers work well.

Pre-warm the containers by lining the inside with hot packs or heated towels.

C. Wrap with ThermalBlankets or Foil

Use thermalcatering blankets (like emergency blankets)to trap heat. Aluminum foil around stacks ofcontainers can help retain warmth.

D. Add Heat Sources

Hot packs or warming pads (placedsafely under or around the containers). Heatedbricks or water bottles wrappedin towels (avoiddirect contact with food).

E. Minimize Air Exposure

Keep containers tightly packed toreduce heat loss. Transport in a closed vehiclerather than an open truck bed.

For long-distance transport, electricfood warmers or heated delivery bags plugged into acar inverter can help maintain temperature.

6.1.7 Security. The caterer ensures delivery personnelhave proper picture identification for entry onto government installations or facilities. The caterer shallcoordinate with the unit pointof contact (POC) in order to avoid delays related toinstallation/facility entry access.

6. 1.8 Meal Plan. Menu plan outlinesmeal which is attached to this contract.

Unit/requestor selectsdesired menu plan from Army Food Management Information System(AFMIS) and attaches to this contract.

7. Meal Quantity/Heads/Serve Time.

a. Meal Quantity-Quantities will differdepending on the number of Soldiers per unit. Order quantities will be determined atcall/order level.

b. General Meal hours for the LAARNGare as follows:

Serve Date Breakfast Lunch Dinner

0630-0730 1130-1230 1700-1830

8. Delivery Instructions: Location will differdepending on unit drill or annual trainingschedules. Delivery locations will be determined at the order level.

a. Breakfast Meals:

b. Lunch Meals:

c. Dinner Meals:

d. Enhancements

9. Unit Pointof Contact. Call Unit POC prior to arriving at location.

10. Pricing.Meal pricing must be inclusive of all costs.Gratuity is prohibited.

11. OperationalSecurity Considerations for Caterer. Work performed under thisstatement of work is unclassified, but for officialuse only.

Deliverylocations, dates, number of personnel, names ofPOCs, training, etc., shall not be disseminated to anyone without a need to know. The Caterer shall comply withall applicable Department of Defense (DoD) security regulations and procedures and shall coordinate all issues dealingwith access to Government buildings, facilities, or property with the COR.

12. FoodPortion Requirement Summary. Same meal will not be served within a 72-hourperiod. Each meal must contain the 5 ata minimum primaryfood groups (vegetables 2 to 3 cups, fruits1

1/2 cups,grains 5 to 8 ounces,dairy 3 cups (fat free or low-fat)protein foods 5 to 6 1/2 ounces,Oils 5 to 7 teaspoons).

13. Food trays should be atleast 9.25x9.5x3 insize with hinged lid. 3 compartment- and foam

14. Cancellation/Adjustmentof number of boxed meals. The Government reserves the right to make partialchanges to the requirements or cancel in full up to 72 hours before the event or within 72 hours of the affected date. Decrease or increase of meals shall be issuedat a no cost increase of contracted price if givenwithin a 72-hour notice.

Deliverable Spec Reference Acceptable

Quality Level (AQL)

Method Used/ Fr equency

Prepare food according to commercially acceptable standards for menu itemthe particular

Deliver timely and courteous employees

Comply with sanitation requirements of the food code and state and local laws resulting in a satisfactory or better rating in health inspections

Provide food supplies (i.e., utensils, condiments, etc.)

Provide food supplies (i.e., utensils, condiments, etc.)

LAARNG - Meals (Supply)

3.1

95% of menu items per meal period meet the standard

Participant Observatio n

3.4

95% of meal prepared meet the standard

Participant Observation

3.3

100% of the time (no deviations)

Participant observations during meals and random inspections

3.1 95% of meals the standard

Participant Observation

3.1

95% of meals the standard

Participant Observation

Ver. June

Solicitation Provisions

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting. Aug 2020

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

Nov 2021

52.204-7 System for Award Management. Nov 2024

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials. Sep 2022

252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation.

May 2021

252.204-7024 Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System. Mar 2023 252.225-7000 Buy American--Balance of Payments Program Certificate. Feb 2024 252.225-7055 Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime. May 2022

Addendum to 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services

Addendum to 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services

Addendum to 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services The NAICS Code for this requirement is 722320- Caterers This competitive solicitation is to be 100% set-aside for small business

1. Description of service: The Louisiana Army National Guard has a requirement for SOUTHWEST REGION Boxed Hot meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) for our Blanket Purchase Agreement for FY 25-FY27 .

2. SAM Registration: Completion of the required FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items is required. When you complete your SAM registration, the link to complete your Representations and Certifications is also available. Offeror must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). No contract will be entered into with an unregistered vendor. Internet access allows you to register by completing an electronic on-line registration application at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public /SAM/.

3. Basis for Agreement: The Government will award an agreement resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Offer must include proof of adherence to provided specifications and have a satisfactory past performance with Government contracts. The contractor shall return the completed provision (52.204-24) and return with proposal. Award may be made without discussions with potential contractors. Interested contractors are cautioned that the award may not necessarily be made to the lowest priced quote. Interested parties are cautioned that an unrealistically low price, as proposed initially or subsequently, may be ground for eliminating a quote from consideration, either on the basis that the offeror does not understand the requirement, or he /she made an imprudent offer. Evaluation will be\ solely on the information included in the quotation. Therefore, the quoter's initial quotation should contain the offerors best terms. After receipt of quotes, the Government will conduct an evaluation. However, during the evaluation process, the Government may, solely at its discretion, communicate with interested contractors regarding quote elements. Reference 13.106-3(a) Basis for Award and FAR 13.106-1(a)(2)(i).

3(a) Agreement will be made based on price and other factors as shown below. All pricing must be provided for, this requirement will not be split. If something left blank quote will not be considered.

Price: Price shall be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.

Other factors-Each factor will be evaluated as Acceptable or Unacceptable:

1-Contractor shall describe how they will proper handling the food during transportation outline in 6.1-6.1.7 in the Need Statement

2. Provide a copy of the state or local government health inspection report for preparation facility or a Food Handler Certificate. The health inspection shall be completed less than 12 months form the date of the proposal submission are due.

3. A written notice of award or acceptance of a quote, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful contractor within the time for acceptance specified in the quote, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the quote's specified expiration time, the Government may accept a quote, whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

4. Submission of Quotes: Offerors shall submit the signed SF 1449(block 30, a ,b, and c), completed SCHEDULE OF SERVICE/PRODUCTS(S) and PRICING on page 3 , W912NR25QA026 Southwest Region Technical Sheet(Attachment 2) and copy of Health inspection or Food Handler Certificate electronically to Contract Specialist, Ms. Lavon Wilson at lavon.d.wilson.civ@army.mil and the Contracting Officer, Mrs. Crystal Stiles, crystal.l.stiles2.civ@army.mil. The Government must have received form the offeror a fully compliant quote. The quote is compliant when it conforms to all the requirements, terms and conditions of the solicitation, including the Statement Of Work.

5. Submittal of Solicitation Questions: Questions concerning this RFQ or request for clarification shall be made inwriting via email to the Contract Specialist,, Ms. Lavon Wilson at lavon.d.wilson.civ@army.mil and the Contracting Officer, Mrs. Crystal Stiles, crystal.l.stiles2.civ@army.mil. The due date for questions will be 10:00 AM CST on Wednesday July 23, 2025. . When submitting questions and comments, please refer to the specific text of the RFQ in the following format:

Subject: LAARNG BPA SOUTHWEST REGION BOX MEALS-RFQ No. W912NR25QA026

6. National Guard Bureau Agency Protest Program: NG Agency Protest Program is intended to encourage interested parties to seek resolution of their concerns with the National Guard (NG) as an Alternative Dispute Resolution forum, rather than filing a protest with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or another external forum.

6.1 Contract award or performance is suspended during the protest to the same extent, and within the same time periods as if filed at the GAO. The NG protest decision goal is to resolve protests within 35 calendar days from filing. An agency protest may be filed with either the Contracting Officer or the NG Agency's Protest Decision Authority, but not both, in accordance with NG protest procedures.

To be timely, the protests must be filed with the periods specified in FAR 33.103. To file a protest under the NG Agency Protest Program, the protest must request resolution under that program and be sent to the address below:

Office of the Director of Acquisitions/ Head of Contracting Activity ATTN: NGB-AQ-O 111 S. George Mason Dr.

Arlington, VA 22204

Addendum to Evaluation - Commercial Product and Commercial Services

Addendum to Evaluation - Commercial Product and Commercial Services

The Government intends to award a BPA g from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

The agreement will be made based on price and other factors as shown below. All pricing must be provided for, this requirement will not be split. If something left blank quote will not be considered.

Price: Price shall be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness. In terms of "price reasonableness" the Government will focus whether the price is too high or too low to be considerable fair and reasonableness Other factors-Each factor will be evaluated as Acceptable or Unacceptable:

1- Contractor shall demonstrate the proper handling of food during transportation outline in 6.1-6.1.7 in the Statement of Work.

2- Provide a copy of the state or local government health inspection report or Vendor Food Handler Certificate. The health inspection shall be completed less than 12 months from the date of proposal submission is due.

Acceptable: Contractor demonstrates adequate approach and understanding of the requirements outline in 5(c) and 6.1-6.1.7 in the Statement of Work IAW Louisiana Health and Safety Code to include TM Med 530-Tri Service Food Code Unacceptable: Contractor does not demonstrated the understanding requirements of the outline in 5(c) and 6.1-6.1.7 in the Statement of Work and, thus contains one or more deficiencies IAW Louisiana Health and Safety Code to include TM Med 530-TM Med 530-Tri Service Food Code The agency will first evaluate price and then evaluate the apparent lowest-price quote for acceptability under the two factors listed above. All two factors above shall be considered acceptable for award to be made. agency will then consider the acceptability of the next This is being awarded using Simplified acquisition procedures in FAR 13 and is considered commercial IAW FAR 12.

The Government intends to evaluate offers and make award without discussion; however, this does not preclude the Government from discussions if it is in the best interest of the Government to do so.

A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the of acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party.

Addendum to Solicitation Provisions

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.201-1 Acquisition 360: Voluntary Survey. Sep 2023 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services. May 2024 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. Oct 2020 52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements-Notice and Representation. Jun 2020

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

52.204-29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Representation and Disclosures. (Dec 2023)

Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Representation and Disclosures (Dec 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, Covered article, FASCSA order, Intelligence community, National security system, Reasonable inquiry, Sensitive compartmented information, Sensitive compartmented information system, and Source have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Prohibition.

(b) Prohibition. Contractors are prohibited from providing or using as part of the performance of the contract any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if the prohibition is set out in an applicable Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (FASCSA) order, as described in paragraph (b)(1) of FAR 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Prohibition.

(c) Procedures.

(1) The Offeror shall search for the phrase "FASCSA order" in the System for Award Management (SAM)( https://www.sam.gov) for any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if there is an applicable FASCSA order described in paragraph (b)(1) of FAR 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Prohibition.

(2) The Offeror shall review the solicitation for any FASCSA orders that are not in SAM, but are effective and do apply to the solicitation and resultant contract (see FAR 4.2303(c)(2)).

(3) FASCSA orders issued after the date of solicitation do not apply unless added by an amendment to the solicitation.

(d) Representation. By submission of this offer, the offeror represents that it has conducted…