Solicitation Amendment W564KV26QA0420001 SF 30.pdf

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER.

If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

Previous edition unusable STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016) Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

The reason for this amendment is to: Block 14 (Description of Amendment/Modification):

1. Change the Period of Performance for CLIN 0001 through 0007.

2. Change the unit of issue and quantities for CLIN 0003 through 0007 to better reflect the requirement. (See CLIN schedule for details)

3. Adjust Addendum to 52.212-1 and 52.212-2. Changes are highlighted in yellow.

4. Adjust language in PWS. Changes are highlighted in yellow.

5. Correct the NAICS code in Attachment 3 and 4.

6. Revising Attachment 5 - Contract Line Item Number Schedule.

Solicitation/Contract Form Continuation

The following changes have been made:

INFORMATION FROM TO

Response Due Time

02:00 PM 12:00 PM

Response Due Date

27 Sep 2026 12 Oct 2026

Continuation of Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

The following CLIN(s) / SLIN(s) / ELIN(s) were modified:

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Quantity 12 11 -1

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Description The contractor shall provide a cumulative total of no more than 550 additional meals at Baumholder Dining Facilities, The contractor shall provide no more than 550 additional meals per day at Baumholder Dining Facilities, distributed

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distributed over a maximum of 245 days, IAW PWS paragraph 5.2.1.4. The total number of additional meals and days shall not be exceed.

The contractor shall only invoice for meals provided.

over a maximum of 245 days, IAW PWS paragraph 5.2.2.4.

The total number of additional meals and days shall not be exceed. (550 meals x 245 days = 134,750 meals) The contractor shall only invoice for meals provided.

Quantity 1 134,750 +134,749 Unit of Measure

Job Each

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Description The contractor shall provide a cumulative total of no more than 850 additional meals at Baumholder Dining Facilities, distributed over a maximum of 90 days, IAW PWS paragraph 5.2.1.4. The total number of additional meals and days shall not be exceed.

The contractor shall only invoice for meals provided.

The contractor shall provide no more than 850 additional meals per day at Baumholder Dining Facilities, distributed over a maximum of 90 days, IAW PWS paragraph 5.2.2.4.

The total number of additional meals and days shall not be exceed. (850 meals x 90 days = 76,500 meals) The contractor shall only invoice for meals provided.

Quantity 1 76,500 +76,499 Unit of Measure

Job Each

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Description The contractor shall provide a cumulative total of no more than 1250 additional meals at Baumholder Dining Facilities, distributed over a maximum

The contractor shall provide no more than 1250 additional meals per day at Baumholder Dining Facilities, distributed over a maximum of 30 days, of 30 days, IAW PWS paragraph 5.2.1.4. The total number of additional meals and days shall not be exceed.

The contractor shall only invoice for meals provided.

IAW PWS paragraph 5.2.2.4.

The total number of additional meals and days shall not be exceed. (1250 meals x 30 days = 37,500 meals) The contractor shall only invoice for meals provided.

Quantity 1 37,500 +37,499 Unit of Measure

Job Each

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Description The contractor shall provide a cumulative total of no more than 300 additional meals in support of expanded dining facility operating hours at Baumholder Dining Facilities, distributed over a maximum of 540 hours, IAW PWS paragraph 5.2.1.5. The total number of additional meals and hours shall not be exceed. The contractor shall only invoice for meals provided.

The contractor shall provide no more than 300 additional meals per day in support of expanded dining facility operating hours at Baumholder Dining Facilities, distributed over a maximum of 90 days, IAW PWS paragraph 5.2.2.5. (300 meals x 90 days = 27000 meals) The total number of additional meals and days shall not be exceed. The contractor shall only invoice for meals provided.

Quantity 1 27,000 +26,999 Unit of Measure

Job Each

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Description The contractor shall provide a cumulative total of no more than 300 additional meals in

The contractor shall provide no more than 300 additional meals per day in support of support of midnight meal operations at Baumholder Dining Facilities, distributed over a maximum of 540 hours, IAW PWS paragraph

5.2.1.6. The total number of

additional meals and hours shall not be exceed. The contractor shall only invoice for meals provided.

midnight meal operations at Baumholder Dining Facilities, distributed over a maximum of 90 days, IAW PWS paragraph 5.2.2.6. (300 meals x 90 days = 27000 meals) The total number of additional meals and hours shall not be exceed. The contractor shall only invoice for meals provided.

Quantity 1 27,000 +26,999 Unit of Measure

Job Each

Continuation of Deliveries or Performance

The delivery information for the following CLIN(s) / SLIN(s) / ELIN(s) were modified:

INFORMATION FROM TO

Period of Performance

01 Feb 2027 to 18 Mar 2027 17 Dec 2026 to 31 Jan 2027

INFORMATION FROM TO

Period of Performance

19 Mar 2027 to 18 Mar 2028 01 Feb 2027 to 16 Dec 2027

INFORMATION FROM TO

Period of Performance

19 Mar 2027 to 18 Mar 2028 01 Feb 2027 to 16 Dec 2027

INFORMATION FROM TO

Period of Performance

19 Mar 2027 to 18 Mar 2028 01 Feb 2027 to 16 Dec 2027

INFORMATION FROM TO

Period of Performance

19 Mar 2027 to 18 Mar 2028 01 Feb 2027 to 16 Dec 2027

INFORMATION FROM TO

Period of Performance

19 Mar 2027 to 18 Mar 2028 01 Feb 2027 to 16 Dec 2027

INFORMATION FROM TO

Period of Performance

19 Mar 2027 to 18 Mar 2028 01 Feb 2027 to 16 Dec 2027

Contract Clauses

Additional Information/Notes

The following clauses were deleted:

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting.

May 2024

252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements.

Nov 2023

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

Miscellaneous text in this section has been modified from:

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF QUOTES

This is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) conducted using methods of evaluation from FAR Subpart 12.203(c)(2).

The mandatory inclusion of FAR Provision 52.212-1, "Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Products and Commercial Services," requires the use of terms such as "offer" and "offeror." For the purposes of this RFQ, any reference to the term "offer" shall be interpreted to mean "quote," and any reference to "offeror" shall be interpreted to mean "quoter." The submission of a quote in response to this RFQ does not constitute a binding offer.

Regardless of any language found in FAR 52.212-1 or 52.212-2, a binding contract will not be formed upon the Government's receipt of a quote. A contract will only be formed when the Government, after evaluating quotes, issues a formal Purchase Order to the successful quoter, and that order is accepted by the quoter.

Purpose: These instructions layout the format Quoters shall follow in preparing a Quote in response to this Solicitation. The instructions provide the approach for the development and presentation of the Quote's data and are designed to ensure the submission of information essential to the understanding and comprehensive evaluation of Quotes.

In this Solicitation for Quotes, the Government's acquisition strategy is to utilize Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses and provisions associated with FAR Part 12, "Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services," in accordance with FAR Part 12.201, and supplemented by Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and the Army

Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFARS). The Government is conducting this procurement using simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR Part 12.201.

Submission of the Quote. Submit signed and dated Quote at or before the exact time specified in this Solicitation. Failure to provide all required documents or information identified throughout the solicitation may exclude the Quoter from further consideration. Only Quotes submitted via email are acceptable; paper/hard copy or facsimile Quotes are unacceptable.

1 - Quoter shall include all documents and information in accordance with the instructions herein. Noncompliance with the Solicitation requirements may hamper the Government's ability to evaluate the Quote properly and may result in elimination of the Quote from further consideration for award. The Government cautions Quoters to follow the instructions carefully and encourages Quoters to present their best technical Quote and prices in its initial submission. Quoter shall submit a Quote that is self-sufficient and responds directly to the requirements of this solicitation.

2 - The submission of a Quote including all the documentation referenced on the Attachment 1 - Quote Submission Checklist and specified in the following sections will constitute the Quoter's acceptance of the terms and conditions of the Solicitation, the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and concurrence with the proposed contract type.

3 - To ensure a timely and equitable evaluation of submissions, Quoters must follow the instructions contained herein. Quoters are required to meet all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors.

4 - Submission of Quotes shall be via email, on or before the date specified on Block 8 of this Solicitation, Central European Time (CET), to the following:

Ms. Naziha Djeriouat, Contract Specialist, naziha.djeriouat.ln@army.mil

Mrs. Kila Lindstrom, Contracting Officer, kila.k.lindstrom.civ@army.mil

a) QUESTIONS. Quoters shall submit any questions in writing via email to Naziha Djeriouat and Kila Lindstrom by 2:00 pm CET no later than ten (10) working days after the release of the Solicitation.

b) Questions shall annotate a reference to the specific solicitation element or PWS paragraph number to which they pertain. The Government will consider all timely submitted questions and may provide answers as deemed necessary. All questions resulting in a change to the Solicitation will include an amendment to the solicitation.

c) The Quoter is responsible for ensuring the Government's receipt of its Quote, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals by the designated due date. Block 8 of this Solicitation provides the due date and time for Quotes. The Government may not accept any late submissions.

The Government recommends you submit your Quote prior to the closing date, allowing enough time to ensure the Government receives the entire Quote on time for consideration for award. If the Government does not receive all portions of any e-mail Quote by the Solicitation closing deadline, the Government may consider the Quote as late and reject it. (see FAR Provision 52.212-1(f)(2) (i)). Re-send your e-mail submission if you do not receive a receipt confirmation.

d) Submission of multiple Quotes: Quoters submitting multiple Quotes in accordance with FAR Provision 52.212-1(e) shall submit only one (01) Quote per email submission. Quoters shall submit all required documentation with each Quote submitted, as the Government will evaluate each Quote separately.

e) If a Quoter believes the requirements in these instructions contain an error, an ambiguity, omission, or are otherwise deemed unsound, the Quoter shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer in writing with supporting rationale.

5- Interested contractors shall submit all Quotes, questions, and correspondence in the English language (52.214- 34). The Government will determine Quotes submitted in a language other than English as "Unacceptable" and will not evaluate those Quotes.

6- Organizational Conflict of Interest: The term "Organizational Conflicts of Interest" (OCI) is defined in FAR Part 2.1; also see FAR Part 9.502(b). For this Solicitation, "OCI" exists when a Contractor would face an actual or potential conflict of interest if it worked on the planned requirement, due either to its other business interests or to the nature of the effort to be performed.

Organizational conflicts of interest are more likely to occur in contracts involving:

a) Management support services;

b) Consultant or other professional services;

c) Contractor performance of or assistance in technical evaluations; or

d) Systems engineering and technical direction work performed by a Contractor that does not have overall contractual responsibility for development or production.

The Contracting Officer has reviewed and analyzed the PWS under this Solicitation and has not identified any OCI issue, potential or otherwise. However, Quoters are encouraged to make a preliminary disclosure to the Contracting Officer, prior to the due date for receipt of Quotes, of any OCI issues the Quoter has identified. Such preliminary disclosure will allow the Contracting Officer more time to assess both the potential OCI and the Quoter's proposed strategy to avoid or mitigate the OCI. This assessment may be crucial since, per FAR Part 9.504(e), the Contracting Officer may not award a requirement to a Quoter with an OCI that cannot be avoided or mitigated. If the Quoter demonstrates to the Contracting Officer that there may be a possible conflict of interest arising out of an existing contract, the Contracting Officer shall take the necessary action to delete that requirement from this Solicitation and/or mitigate any conflict of interest that may be present.

The Quoter agrees that the Government or an authorized representative may, up to three years after acceptance of all programmatic documentation to be delivered under this requirement, restrict the Quoter's future participation in any resulting program managed system acquisition action(s).

INSTRUCTIONS FOR WRITTEN SUBMITTALS

1- Quote Preparation Instructions -Failure to follow the below Quote preparation instructions may result in the Government deeming a Quote unacceptable. This addendum and FAR Provision 52.212-1, "Instructions to Quoters - Commercial Products and Commercial Services," contain all submission instructions. Each written Quote shall contain:

a) The signed and dated Standard Form 1449 and acknowledgement of all Solicitation amendments.

b) For Quotes sent in multiple emails, Quotes must number each email sequentially to include the total number of emails sent, e.g., "Email 1 of 2," "Email 2 of 2."

c) The Government will evaluate Quotes using the criteria listed in FAR Provision 52.212-2, "Evaluation - Commercial Products and Commercial Services." The Government intends to evaluate Quotes and award a contract without negotiations with the Quoter. Therefore, the Government cautions Quoters to examine this solicitation in its entirety and to ensure that their Quote contains all necessary information, provides all required documentation, and is complete in all respects. Per FAR Provision 52.212-1(g), the Quoter's initial Quote should contain the Quoter's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. The Government reserves the right to conduct negotiations if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all Quotes if such action is in the best interest of the Government.

2- Quote Content

a) General Information--

Fill out, sign and submit a copy of Attachment 1 - General Information.

Exceptions - Identification and explanation of any Contracting Officer approved exceptions.

Solicitation, Quote and Award - The Quoter shall acknowledge any amendments to the Solicitation in accordance with the instructions at time of release. The Quoter shall provide the name, title and telephone number of the company/division point of contact regarding decisions made with respect to your proposal and who can obligate your company contractually. Also, identify those individuals authorized to negotiate with the Government.

Contact Information - The Quoter should include a contact list (with phone numbers, fax numbers, mailing addresses, e-mail addresses, etc.) of all personnel authorized to negotiate on the company's behalf.

Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of the Quoter - The Quoter shall complete all required representations and certifications. The Quoter shall ensure a thorough review of these provisions, submitting each representation/certification with all blocks filled-in truthfully and completely.

b) FACTOR 1: Technical Capability--The Technical Capability shall be clear, concise, and include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated claims in the Quoter's Quote.

Sub-factor 1: Staffing Plan -

The Quoter shall provide a narrative that explains the process for recruiting and maintaining culinary personnel capable of applying food protection and sanitation measures IAW PWS paragraph 5.2.1.3.

The narrative must detail the methodology for providing a qualified Lead Cook--possessing at least five (5) years of complete meal service experience within the past ten (10) years, including two (2) years specifically as a Lead Cook--to oversee shift production, instruct hired cooks, and ensure strict adherence to Army recipes and facility sanitation standards following recruitment IAW PWS paragraph 5.2.1.2.

Sub-factor 2: Experience in Food Preparation Services -

As part of its Quote, the Quoter shall fill-out and submit exactly one (01) complete copy of Attachment 3 - Experience Questionnaire I and Attachment 4 - Experience Questionnaire II, each detailing one (01) individual previous example of how the Quoter effectively provided food preparation services. The same contract or project cannot be included in both attachments.

Attachment 3 - Experience Questionnaire I and Attachment 4 - Experience Questionnaire II will provide information which affirms the Quoter's experience in performing food preparation services in accordance with standard commercial practices rendered in Europe. The answers to the experience questionnaire will confirm whether the Quoter has the experience necessary to successfully perform the services required. Quoter's responses will be evaluated against the Evaluation Criteria (Technical Factors) defined in FAR Provision 52.212-2, "Evaluation - Commercial Products and Commercial Services". The Quote should not simply rephrase or restate the Government's requirements but rather shall provide convincing rationale to address how the Quoter intends to meet these requirements.

-The Quoter shall assume the Government has no prior knowledge of their facilities and experience and will base its evaluation on the information presented in the Quoter's Quote.

-Elaborate brochures or documentation, detailed artwork, or other embellishments should not be a part of the Quote.

-Quoters are reminded to address and communicate any assumptions, exceptions, or deviations to the Contracting Officer no later than instructed above.

-Information the Quoter deems appropriate should be included in the Quote. Quote paragraphs shall correspond to the pertinent PWS paragraph (where referenced).

-The Quoter must ensure the Quote does not display pricing information in the Technical Capability Volume; however, this restriction does not preclude the Quoter from describing staffing levels relevant to the Quote.

-Additional Information. The Contractor shall apply all appropriate markings to the Quote including those prescribed in FAR Part 3.104-4, Disclosure, Protection, and Marking of Contractor Bid or Proposal Information and Source Selection Information.

c) FACTOR 2: Supplier Performance Risk-- The Quoter shall submit their Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code in Block 17a of the Solicitation. The Government will use this CAGE Code to access Supplier Performance Risk information.

The Government will consider Risk in accordance with the DFARS Provision 252.204-7024, Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS). The Government will consider Supplier Risk as described in the provision. The Government WILL NOT consider Item Risk or Price Risk as described in the provision. For purposes of this Risk assessment, the Government will only consider information contained in the SPRS. Any questions or concerns the Quoter has concerning its SPRS risk assessments should be addressed as described in paragraph (d) of DFARS Provision 252.204-7024.

d) FACTOR 3: Price - The Quoter shall complete and submit a copy of Attachment 5 - Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN) Schedule by filling-in their pricing for the columns labeled "Unit Price" (column H) and "Extended Price" (column I). The Government presumes each Quote represents its best effort to respond to the solicitation.

Quoters shall enter the total price for each line item. Quotes shall be provided with only 2-digits after the decimal point. In the event there is a difference between the unit price and the total amount, the Government will hold the unit price to be the intended Quote and re-compute the total of the CLIN accordingly. Prices provided shall be fully loaded, inclusive of all fees, overheads, G&A, insurance, profits and/or any other markups. Complete pricing for each CLIN or sub-CLIN, if applicable, as required without taxes and including all shipping charges, FOB Destination to Germany. Failure to do so may be cause for the Quote's removal from consideration for award.

Within the submitted FFP unit price, Quoter shall include costs for all resources necessary to accomplish the work required by the PWS, to include labor and Other Direct Costs (ODCs).

All information relating to the proposed price must be included in this volume. Submission of electronic versions of the price volume shall be in a format compatible with Microsoft Office (2007 or earlier), as further delineated below, and files should not be read only or password protected. All Excel formulas, look up tables, and links should be intact; and no link should exist to files not included with the submission. Excel workbooks should not contain hidden spreadsheets. PDF or flat files are not acceptable. The one (01) exception is for strictly narrative cost/price language, such as in the Price Narrative Section, which may be submitted in Word or PDF format. Failure to comply with these formatting requirements may result in rejection of your Quote.

Prices on all Quotes shall be submitted in Euro.

Price shall be exclusive of Value Added Tax (VAT) in accordance with DFARS Clause 252.229- 7001, Alt 1.

As part of price evaluation, the Government will evaluate its option to extend services (see FAR Clause 52.217-8) by adding six (06) months of the Quoter's base period price to the Quoter's total price. Quoter is required only to price the base period. The Quoter shall not submit a price for the potential six (06) month extension of services period. The Government may choose to exercise the Extension of Services at the end of the base period, utilizing the rates of that performance period.

3 - SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM): To be eligible for award, prospective Quoters shall register, if not already registered, in SAM (www.sam.gov) by the date Quotes are due.

4 - REQUIRED CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS: Quoters shall complete and submit with their Quote, as appropriate, the following representation, certification, provisions and clauses listed in full text within this solicitation:

a) FAR Provision 52.209-7, "Information Regarding Responsibility Matters"

b) FAR Provision 52.209-11, "Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law"

c) FAR Provision 52.229-11, "Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements - Notice and Representation"

d) DFARS Provision 252.204-7016, "Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation"

e) DFARS Provision 252.204-7017, "Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation"

For provisions and clauses completed by the Quoter electronically as part of its annual representations and certifications, the Contracting Officer will consider that information instead of requiring the Quoter to complete and submit those provisions and clauses.

For those provisions and clauses that the Quoter has not completed electronically, the Quoter must fill in and submit them with their Quote.

For the annual FAR and DFARS representations and certifications submitted electronically via SAM (www.sam.gov), the Quoter verifies by submission of its Quote that those representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation have been entered or updated within the last 12 months; are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation, as of the date of its Quote; and are incorporated in its Quote by reference (see FAR Part 4.1201); except for the changes expressly identified in the Quoter's Quote. Regarding any changes, the Quoter represents that the new information is current, accurate, and complete as of the date of its Quote and incorporated into it. Any changes provided by the Quoter in its Quote are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications located in the SAM database.

5 - The following specific paragraphs of FAR Provision 52.212-1 are modified as follows:

a) Paragraph (a) - Small business size standard does not apply to this solicitation.

b) Paragraph (b) - The Government will award one (01) contract on an ALL OR NONE basis.

Quoters must state any exceptions made to any of the items and conditions of the solicitation in a separate letter of transmittal that is to accompany the Quote. The person signing the Quote must initial any erasures, cross-outs or changes made. All information should be typed or written neatly in ink. Exceptions, as Quoted, if accepted by the Government, become part of the contract.

c) Paragraph (h) - Multiple awards: The Government will make ONLY ONE CONTRACT

AWARD.

d) Paragraph (i) - Availability of Requirements document cited does not apply to this solicitation.

e) Paragraph (m) is added to incorporate the following with respect to the information and documents required for submission in response to this solicitation:

The Government will base award of this contract on Technical Capability, Supplier Performance Risk and Price pursuant to the award criteria stated in FAR provision 52.212-2.

6 - The following specific paragraphs of FAR Clause 52.212-4 are modified as follows:

a) Paragraph (a) - Inspection/Acceptance: Performance of inspection and acceptance will be at the address shown in block 15 of the solicitation.

b) Paragraph (b) - Assignment is replaced by DFARS Clause 252.232-7008 "Assignment of Claims (Overseas)."

c) Paragraph (k) - Taxes, the contract price includes all applicable Federal, State and local taxes and duties, replaced by DFARS Clause 252.229-7001 "Tax Relief."

d) Paragraph (w) - "CORRESPONDENCE IN ENGLISH" is herewith incorporated: The Contractor shall ensure submission of all contract correspondence addressed to the United States Government is in English or with an English translation.

To:

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF QUOTES

This is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) conducted using methods of evaluation from FAR Subpart 12.203(c)(2).

The mandatory inclusion of FAR Provision 52.212-1, "Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Products and Commercial Services," requires the use of terms such as "offer" and "offeror." For the purposes of this RFQ, any reference to the term "offer" shall be interpreted to mean "quote," and any reference to "offeror" shall be interpreted to mean "quoter." The submission of a quote in response to this RFQ does not constitute a binding offer.

Regardless of any language found in FAR 52.212-1 or 52.212-2, a binding contract will not be formed upon the Government's receipt of a quote. A contract will only be formed when the Government, after evaluating quotes, issues a formal Purchase Order to the successful quoter, and that order is accepted by the quoter.

Purpose: These instructions layout the format Quoters shall follow in preparing a Quote in response to this Solicitation. The instructions provide the approach for the development and presentation of the Quote's data and are designed to ensure the submission of information essential to the understanding and comprehensive evaluation of Quotes.

In this Solicitation for Quotes, the Government's acquisition strategy is to utilize Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses and provisions associated with FAR Part 12, "Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services," in accordance with FAR Part 12.201, and supplemented by Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and the Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFARS). The Government is conducting this procurement using simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR Part 12.201.

Submission of the Quote. Submit signed and dated Quote at or before the exact time specified in this Solicitation. Failure to provide all required documents or information identified throughout the solicitation may exclude the Quoter from further consideration. Only Quotes submitted via email are acceptable; paper/hard copy or facsimile Quotes are unacceptable.

1 - Quoter shall include all documents and information in accordance with the instructions herein. Noncompliance with the Solicitation requirements may hamper the Government's ability to evaluate the Quote properly and may result in elimination of the Quote from further consideration for award. The Government cautions Quoters to follow the instructions carefully and encourages Quoters to present their best technical Quote and prices in its initial submission. Quoter shall submit a Quote that is self-sufficient and responds directly to the requirements of this solicitation.

2 - The submission of a Quote including all the documentation referenced on the Attachment 1 - Quote Submission Checklist and specified in the following sections will constitute the Quoter's acceptance of the terms and conditions of the Solicitation, the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and concurrence with the proposed contract type.

3 - To ensure a timely and equitable evaluation of submissions, Quoters must follow the instructions contained herein. Quoters are required to meet all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors.

4 - Submission of Quotes shall be via email, on or before the date specified on Block 8 of this Solicitation, Central European Time (CET), to the following:

Ms. Naziha Djeriouat, Contract Specialist, naziha.djeriouat.ln@army.mil

Mrs. Kila Lindstrom, Contracting Officer, kila.k.lindstrom.civ@army.mil

a) QUESTIONS. Quoters shall submit any questions in writing via email to Naziha Djeriouat and Kila Lindstrom by 2:00 pm CET no later than ten (10) working days after the release of the Solicitation.

b) Questions shall annotate a reference to the specific solicitation element or PWS paragraph number to which they pertain. The Government will consider all timely submitted questions and may provide answers as deemed necessary. All questions resulting in a change to the Solicitation will include an amendment to the solicitation.

c) The Quoter is responsible for ensuring the Government's receipt of its Quote, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals by the designated due date. Block 8 of this Solicitation provides the due date and time for Quotes. The Government may not accept any late submissions.

The Government recommends you submit your Quote prior to the closing date, allowing enough time to ensure the Government receives the entire Quote on time for consideration for award. If the Government does not receive all portions of any e-mail Quote by the Solicitation closing deadline, the Government may consider the Quote as late and reject it. (see FAR Provision 52.212-1(f)(2) (i)). Re-send your e-mail submission if you do not receive a receipt confirmation.

d) Submission of multiple Quotes: Quoters submitting multiple Quotes in accordance with FAR Provision 52.212-1(e) shall submit only one (01) Quote per email submission. Quoters shall submit all required documentation with each Quote submitted, as the Government will evaluate each Quote separately.

e) If a Quoter believes the requirements in these instructions contain an error, an ambiguity, omission, or are otherwise deemed unsound, the Quoter shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer in writing with supporting rationale.

5- Interested contractors shall submit all Quotes, questions, and correspondence in the English language (52.214- 34). The Government will determine Quotes submitted in a language other than English as "Unacceptable" and will not evaluate those Quotes.

6- Organizational Conflict of Interest: The term "Organizational Conflicts of Interest" (OCI) is defined in FAR Part 2.1; also see FAR Part 9.502(b). For this Solicitation, "OCI" exists when a Contractor would face an actual or potential conflict of interest if it worked on the planned requirement, due either to its other business interests or to the nature of the effort to be performed.

Organizational conflicts of interest are more likely to occur in contracts involving:

a) Management support services;

b) Consultant or other professional services;

c) Contractor performance of or assistance in technical evaluations; or

d) Systems engineering and technical direction work performed by a Contractor that does not have overall contractual responsibility for development or production.

The Contracting Officer has reviewed and analyzed the PWS under this Solicitation and has not identified any OCI issue, potential or otherwise. However, Quoters are encouraged to make a preliminary disclosure to the Contracting Officer, prior to the due date for receipt of Quotes, of any OCI issues the Quoter has identified. Such preliminary disclosure will allow the Contracting Officer more time to assess both the potential OCI and the Quoter's proposed strategy to avoid or mitigate the OCI. This assessment may be crucial since, per FAR Part 9.504(e), the Contracting Officer may not award a requirement to a Quoter with an OCI that cannot be avoided or mitigated. If the Quoter demonstrates to the Contracting Officer that there may be a possible conflict of interest arising out of an existing contract, the Contracting Officer shall take the necessary action to delete that requirement from this Solicitation and/or mitigate any conflict of interest that may be present.

The Quoter agrees that the Government or an authorized representative may, up to three years after acceptance of all programmatic documentation to be delivered under this requirement, restrict the Quoter's future participation in any resulting program managed system acquisition action(s).

INSTRUCTIONS FOR WRITTEN SUBMITTALS

1- Quote Preparation Instructions -Failure to follow the below Quote preparation instructions may result in the Government deeming a Quote unacceptable. This addendum and FAR Provision 52.212-1, "Instructions to Quoters - Commercial Products and Commercial Services," contain all submission instructions. Each written Quote shall contain:

a) The signed and dated Standard Form 1449 and acknowledgement of all Solicitation amendments.

b) For Quotes sent in multiple emails, Quotes must number each email sequentially to include the total number of emails sent, e.g., "Email 1 of 2," "Email 2 of 2."

c) The Government will evaluate Quotes using the criteria listed in FAR Provision 52.212-2, "Evaluation - Commercial Products and Commercial Services." The Government intends to evaluate Quotes and award a contract without negotiations with the Quoter. Therefore, the Government cautions Quoters to examine this solicitation in its entirety and to ensure that their Quote contains all necessary information, provides all required documentation, and is complete in all respects. Per FAR Provision 52.212-1(g), the Quoter's initial Quote should contain the Quoter's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. The Government reserves the right to conduct negotiations if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all Quotes if such action is in the best interest of the Government.

2- Quote Content

a) General Information--

Fill out, sign and submit a copy of Attachment 1 - General Information.

Exceptions - Identification and explanation of any Contracting Officer approved exceptions.

Solicitation, Quote and Award - The Quoter shall acknowledge any amendments to the Solicitation in accordance with the instructions at time of release. The Quoter shall provide the name, title and telephone number of the company/division point of contact regarding decisions made with respect to your proposal and who can obligate your company contractually. Also, identify those individuals authorized to negotiate with the Government.

Contact Information - The Quoter should include a contact list (with phone numbers, fax numbers, mailing addresses, e-mail addresses, etc.) of all personnel authorized to negotiate on the company's behalf.

Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of the Quoter - The Quoter shall complete all required representations and certifications. The Quoter shall ensure a thorough review of these provisions, submitting each representation/certification with all blocks filled-in truthfully and completely.

b) FACTOR 1: Technical Capability--The Technical Capability shall be clear, concise, and include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated claims in the Quoter's Quote.

Sub-factor 1: Staffing Plan -

The Quoter shall provide a narrative that explains the process for recruiting and maintaining culinary personnel capable of applying food protection and sanitation measures IAW PWS paragraph 5.2.1.3.

The narrative must detail the methodology for providing a qualified Lead Cook--possessing at least five (5) years of complete meal service experience within the past ten (10) years, including two (2) years specifically as a Lead Cook--to oversee shift production, instruct hired cooks, and ensure strict adherence to Army recipes and facility sanitation standards following recruitment IAW PWS paragraph 5.2.1.2.

Sub-factor 2: Experience in Food Preparation Services -

As part of its Quote, the Quoter shall fill-out and submit exactly one (01) complete copy of Attachment 3 - Experience Questionnaire I and Attachment 4 - Experience Questionnaire II, each detailing one (01) individual previous example of how the Quoter effectively provided food preparation services. The same contract or project cannot be included in both attachments.

Attachment 3 - Experience Questionnaire I and Attachment 4 - Experience Questionnaire II will provide information which affirms the Quoter's experience in performing food preparation services in accordance with standard commercial practices rendered in Europe. The answers to the experience questionnaire will confirm whether the Quoter has the experience necessary to successfully perform the services required. Quoter's responses will be evaluated against the Evaluation Criteria (Technical Factors) defined in FAR Provision 52.212-2, "Evaluation - Commercial Products and Commercial Services". The Quote should not simply rephrase or restate the Government's requirements but rather shall provide convincing rationale to address how the Quoter intends to meet these requirements.

-A Prime Quoter may use or list a sub-contractor as the performing entity as a substitute for the Prime Quoter to complete Attachment 3 - Experience Questionnaire I or Attachment 4 - Experience Questionnaire II, to satisfy the requirement for experience. However, a sub-contractor can only be listed as the performing entity for one of the attachments, not both. Prime quoters shall submit a teaming agreement, commitment letter or other form of binding evidence confirming the subcontractor will perform under the resulting contract as part of the technical capability volume, if they are using sub-contractor experience to complete one of the attachments.

-The Quoter shall assume the Government has no prior knowledge of their facilities and experience and will base its evaluation on the information presented in the Quoter's Quote.

-Elaborate brochures or documentation, detailed artwork, or other embellishments should not be a part of the Quote.

-Quoters are reminded to address and communicate any assumptions, exceptions, or deviations to the Contracting Officer no later than instructed above.

-Information the Quoter deems appropriate should be included in the Quote. Quote paragraphs shall correspond to the pertinent PWS paragraph (where referenced).

-The Quoter must ensure the Quote does not display pricing information in the Technical Capability Volume; however, this restriction does not preclude the Quoter from describing staffing levels relevant to the Quote.

-Additional Information. The Contractor shall apply all appropriate markings to the Quote including those prescribed in FAR Part 3.104-4, Disclosure, Protection, and Marking of Contractor Bid or Proposal Information and Source Selection Information.

c) FACTOR 2: Supplier Performance Risk-- The Quoter shall submit their Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code in Block 17a of the Solicitation. The Government will use this CAGE Code to access Supplier Performance Risk information.

The Government will consider Risk in accordance with the DFARS Provision 252.204-7024, Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS). The Government will consider Supplier Risk as described in the provision. The Government WILL NOT consider Item Risk or Price Risk as described in the provision. For purposes of this Risk assessment, the Government will only consider information contained in the SPRS. Any questions or concerns the Quoter has concerning its SPRS risk assessments should be addressed as described in paragraph (d) of DFARS Provision 252.204-7024.

d) FACTOR 3: Price - The Quoter shall complete and submit a copy of Attachment 5 - Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN) Schedule by filling-in their pricing for the columns labeled "Unit Price" (column G) and "Extended Price" (column H). The Government presumes each Quote represents its best effort to respond to the solicitation.

Quoters shall enter the total price for each line item. Quotes shall be provided with only 2-digits after the decimal point. In the event there is a difference between the unit price and the total amount, the Government will hold the unit price to be the intended Quote and re-compute the total of the CLIN accordingly. Prices provided shall be fully loaded, inclusive of all fees, overheads, G&A, insurance, profits and/or any other markups. Complete pricing for each CLIN or sub-CLIN, if applicable, as required without taxes and including all shipping charges, FOB Destination to Germany. Failure to do so may be cause for the Quote's removal from consideration for award.

Within the submitted FFP unit price, Quoter shall include costs for all resources necessary to accomplish the work required by the PWS, to include labor and Other Direct Costs (ODCs).

All information relating to the proposed price must be included in this volume. Submission of electronic versions of the price volume shall be in a format compatible with Microsoft Office (2007 or earlier), as further delineated below, and files should not be read only or password protected. All Excel formulas, look up tables, and links should be intact; and no link should exist to files not included with the submission. Excel workbooks should not contain hidden spreadsheets. PDF or flat files are not acceptable. The one (01) exception is for strictly narrative cost/price language, such as in the Price Narrative Section, which may be submitted in Word or PDF format. Failure to comply with these formatting requirements may result in rejection of your Quote.

Prices on all Quotes shall be submitted in Euro.

Price shall be exclusive of Value Added Tax (VAT) in accordance with DFARS Clause 252.229- 7001, Alt 1.

As part of price evaluation, the Government will evaluate its option to extend services (see FAR Clause 52.217-8) by adding six (06) months of the Quoter's base period price to the Quoter's total price. Quoter is required only to price the base period. The Quoter shall not submit a price for the potential six (06) month extension of services period. The Government may choose to exercise the Extension of Services at the end of the base period, utilizing the rates of that performance period.

3 - SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM): To be eligible for award, prospective Quoters shall register, if not already registered, in SAM (www.sam.gov) by the date Quotes are due.

4 - REQUIRED CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS: Quoters shall complete and submit with their Quote, as appropriate, the following representation, certification, provisions and clauses listed in full text within this solicitation:

a) FAR Provision 52.209-7, "Information Regarding Responsibility Matters"

b) FAR Provision 52.209-11, "Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law"

c) FAR Provision 52.229-11, "Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements - Notice and Representation"

d) DFARS Provision 252.204-7016, "Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation"

e) DFARS Provision 252.204-7017, "Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation"

For provisions and clauses completed by the Quoter electronically as part of its annual representations and certifications, the Contracting Officer will consider that information instead of requiring the Quoter to complete and submit those provisions and clauses.

For those provisions and clauses that the Quoter has not completed electronically, the Quoter must fill in and submit them with their Quote.

For the annual FAR and DFARS representations and certifications submitted electronically via SAM (www.sam.gov), the Quoter verifies by submission of its Quote that those representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation have been entered or updated within the last 12 months; are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation, as of the date of its Quote; and are incorporated in its Quote by reference (see FAR Part 4.1201); except for the changes expressly identified in the Quoter's Quote. Regarding any changes, the Quoter represents that the new information is current, accurate, and complete as of the date of its Quote and incorporated into it.