RFQ CSS VTARNG G4 Bagged Meals IDIQ.pdf

Best Value Trade-Off

Using FAR 13.1 and FAR Part 12 Procedures

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

1.1. The combined synopsis is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) / under solicitation number:

W912LN-25-Q-A011

1.2. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-03 (17JAN2025).

1.3. Small Business set-aside: 100%. Applicable size standard is $9M.

1.4. NAICS Code: 722320.

1.5. Posting Date: 05 February 2025; Questions due by 3:00pm EST on 11 February 2025.

Questions received after that time will not be answered. Answers provided on or about 12 February 2025.

1.6. Response Date: 2:00 p.m. EST, 20 February 2025

1.7. Contracting Office: USPFO-P&C-VT; Building 3 Camp Johnson, Colchester Vermont 05446.

1.8. Government Points of Contact: Contracting Officer: kathleen.b.oneill.civ@army.mil and Contract Specialist: donald.j.luby.civ@mail.mil.

1.9. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is being issued to establish an Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for the preparation of and delivery of bagged breakfast and lunch/dinner meals using Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Task Orders. This solicitation requires vendors to submit fixed unit pricing for each CLIN. The Government intends to make one award as a result of this RFQ.

1.10 Description of requirements for the items to be acquired: Prepare bagged breakfast and lunch/dinner meals using the provided menus and deliver meals to single location within Jericho VT. The estimated maximum quantity of meals & types ordered under this RFQ is provided below.

Maximum Quantity estimates U/I Total

CLIN 0001 Bagged Breakfast 4,000 each CLIN 0002 Bagged Lunch 10,000 each Total

1.11 IDIQ Ordering Period. IDIQ ordering period is for one year, 01 March 2025 to 28 February 2025. Individually placed task orders will identify specific periods of performance, delivery location and order quantities by meal type. Place of delivery and acceptance is located at the

Ethan Allen Firing Range in Jericho VT.

1.12 Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, and addendum applies to this acquisition.

1.13 Offerors shall include a completed copy of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services with its offer. Offeror must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at time of award.

1.14 FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services applies to this acquisition.

1.15 FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.

1.16 Additional contract provisions and clauses are applicable and included below as necessary.

1.17 Defense Priorities and Allocations Systems (DPAS) Rating: Not applicable.

1.18 IDIQ Minimum and Maximum Quantity & Amount constraints: The minimum quantity is 210 bagged meals for the entire contract and the maximum quantity for the entire contract is 14,000 bagged meals. The minimum order value is $2,500.00 and the maximum contract value is $249,999.00.

1.19 The following instructions were developed and will be implemented in accordance with FAR

16.505. The contractor shall prepare and deliver bagged meal under this contract only as directed in Task Orders issued by authorized individuals. In accordance with FAR 16.505, each order will include:

Date of order Contract number and order number Item number and description, quantity and unit price. Corresponding line item number from base contract.

Delivery or performance schedule Place of delivery or performance Packaging, packing and shipping instructions, if applicable Accounting and appropriation data Method of invoicing, payment and payment office, if not specified in the contract Any other pertinent information as appropriate.

1.20 The following individuals (or activities) are authorized to place orders against this contract:

Any warranted contracting officer assigned to the USPFO-VT or 158th FW contracting office is authorized to place orders against the contract. Task orders issued by email and 15 days prior to the first of each month.

1.21 Ordering process. The order procedures below are provided for informational purposes only.

The actual procedures (including response times) may vary according to individual order circumstances. It is anticipated that each order will be placed in accordance with the following procures:

Task order. A DD Form 1155 will be executed by the Contracting Officer and sent to the contractor via e-mail as notice to begin the delivery process. The Contractor is cautioned that no effort to begin delivery process is to be started prior to receipt of a properly signed and executed DD 1155 or other authorization by the Contracting Officer.

Orders may be issued orally by the Contracting Officer; however, orally issued orders will be followed up with a written order within three business days.

Contractor notification. The contractor is responsible for immediately notifying the Contracting Officer of any difficulties in performing in accordance with the terms of the order.