Caribbean Survivor Response Resource-Rice

Background:

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a quote is being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

FEMA is issuing a Request for Quotes (RFQ) under FAR Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items, in conjunction with FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Regulations. The Government anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) type purchase order that demonstrates the best value to the Government.

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Logistics Management Directorate has a national emergency response meal requirement to support 20% of the Island’s population of 3.4 million habitants for 10 consecutive days during presidentially declared national disasters. This represents a total of 680,000 impacted individuals. Due to the massive amounts of commodities that are required to feed the population, courses of action have been identified to ensure options are considered to address the feeding needs of the impacted individuals.

FEMA seeks vendors that possess the capability to purchase or manufacture rice to support disaster survivors during emergency responses. In the recent years, FEMA expanded its footprint of warehouses in Puerto Rico to store initial response resources (IRR). In addition to the 7 million meals FEMA staged in the Caribbean, as part of supporting the feeding plan, FEMA will procure approximately 75,000 lbs. (25,000 bags) of 3lbs rice.

All commodities (3lbs packaged rice) shall be delivered within 30 days of contract Award.

Delivery Details: 

FEMA Distribution Center Caribbean

San Juan Industrial Park PR-1, KM 25.1 Quebrada Arenas Ward, Caguas , PR 00725

POC: TBD at award

Proposal Submission: 

Please submit an electric copy (Adobe PDF) of your best and final proposal and price quote to Isaac Chapple, Contracting Officer, isaac.chappel@fema.dhs.gov and Eric Walker, Contract Specialist, eric.walker@fema.dhs.gov no later than 12:00pm, EST on Monday, March 6, 2023.

All questions must be submitted via email to Isaac Chapple, Contracting Officer, isaac.chappel@fema.dhs.gov and Eric Walker, Contract Specialist, eric.walker@fema.dhs.gov no later than 12:00pm, EST on Tuesday, February 21, 2023.