Caribbean Meals for Dialysis Patients

Solicitation Number: 70FB7018Q00000004A

Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

2. The solicitation number is 70FB7018Q00000004A and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This solicitation replaces the previous solicitation 70FB7018Q00000004. Under this requirement, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) intends to award a commercial, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract.

3. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-86. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 722330. The small business size standards is $7.5 million. This is an unrestricted, full and open acquisition.

4. FEMA intends to purchase the below contract line items:

CLIN Description of Supplies/Services Quantity Unit Unit Price
Total Price
0001 Renal Lunch 113 Each
0002 Renal Dinner 113 Each
0003 Renal Snack 135 Each
0004 Regular Lunch 77 Each
0005 Regular Dinner 77 Each
TOTAL

5. Description of requirements for the items to be acquired: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has a requirement to acquire Meals for Delivery in the Atlanta area- see attachments details.

Delivery to begin November 18, 2017 and continue through December 17, 2017 with 5 -30 Day Option Period extensions until May 16, 2018 .
6. Delivery, Inspection, Acceptance and FOB Point of Contact will be provided to awardee.

7. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES:

In case of inclement weather not permitting arrival of participants, the Government reserves the right to make one adjustment to the period of performance with advance notice.
All referenced FAR provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffar1.htm and HSAR provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil.
a. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and is incorporated by reference.

b. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and paragraph (a) is completed as follows:

The Government will award contract(s) resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror(s) whose offer is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA)

(1) Technical- Please provide planned menus of lunch, dinner and snacks and the rotation cycle- if any rotation. Technical proposals must include menus in order to be considered.
(2) Unit Price

The Government intends to award a commercial purchase order(s) resulting from this solicitation to the lowest priced, technically acceptable responsible offeror(s). The factors identified above will be the evaluation factors used to evaluate all offers received. Quotes must be specific in details and clearly identify all the government requirements.

On Technical factor: proposals must meet the following:
See Attachments for technical specifications and meal delivery locations.

c. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition and is incorporated by reference.

d. Clauses in Full Text:

8. Quotes must include company name, company DUNS number, and point of contact information.

9. All responsible sources should submit quotes to, Erin.Cotter@fema.dhs.gov by Tuesday, November 7, 2017, 11:00 AM EST. Questions are due by Friday, November 3 at 12:00 PM, EST.

10. Further details regarding the requirement can be found in the attachments:
a. Attachment 1 Meal Delivery Specifications and Locations
b. Attachment 2 Sample Menus
c. Pricing Template
d. Local Clauses and Billing Instructions