8970--Emergency Food Supply 671-23-4-160-0385

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Commercial Items COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS General Information Document Type: Combined Solicitation/Synopsis Solicitation Number: 36C25723Q1297 Posted Date: August 14, 2023 Original Response Date: August 28, 2023 Product or Service Code: 8970 Set Aside (SDVOSB/VOSB): Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) NAICS Code: 311423 Contracting Office Address Network Contracting Office 17 5441 Babcock Rd. STE 302 San Antonio, TX 78240 Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-101-10-26-2018. This solicitation is being requested as Brand Name or Equal IAW FAR 52.211-6. Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Commercial Items The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 311423, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. The Audie L. Murphy VA Hospital is seeking to purchase Emergency Food Supply. All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following: Item # Description / MFG Part Number* Qty 0001 Meals for All - Day One Menu for 25 people 3-025-1 14 0002 Meals for All - Day Two Menu for 25 people 3 025 2 14 0003 Meals for All - Day Three Menu for 25 people 3 025 3 14 0004 MILK Nonfat - 50 servings/can 2-050-0 3 0005 SNACK (Crackers & Peanut Butter) - 25 servings/2 cans 2-060-1 4 0006 Vegetarian Entrees - 75 servings 2-075 0 2 0007 Meals for All - PUREE - Day One Menu for 25 people 0-525 1 3 0008 Meals for All - PUREE - Day Two Menu for 25 people 0-525-2 3 0009 Meals for All - PUREE - Day Three Menu for 25 people 0 525-3 3 0010 Dining Kit -- Serves 150 people 2-150-0 28 Delivery shall be provided 30 90 days ARO FOB Destination. The contractor shall deliver line item(s) to the following address. Audie L. Murphy 7400 Merton Minter San Antonio, TX 78229 Award shall be made to the offeror whose quotation is the lowest price technically acceptable. The government will evaluate information based on the following evaluation criteria: Price, delivery, and technical acceptability. Price This is the total amount of the offeror s quotation to include all items listed on the schedule of supplies and any charges for shipping/handling (starting page 1 of this RFQ). Delivery This is the offeror s ability to deliver the equipment within 30 90 days ARO. Technical acceptability This is the offeror s ability to provide equipment in accordance with the items listed on attachment Salient Characteristics: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Commercial Items The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html. The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition: 1. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items 2. FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://www.sam.gov/portal in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required. The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal All questions related to this acquisition shall be submitted via email to matthew.brown11@va.gov All questions are to be received no later than 3:00 PM CST August 16, 2023. Quotes shall be submitted via email to Matthew.Brown11@va.gov. All quotes and additional required documentation are to be received no later than 5:00PM CST 18 August 2023. For information regarding this solicitation please contact: Matthew Brown Contract Specialist Matthew.Brown@va.gov