Food Service Equipment

Please refer to addendum 52.212-1 in the attached RFQ. All other information is within the RFQ and Synopsis. 

A. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

B. General Information. The Regional Contracting Office, Parris Island (RCO-PI) intends to award
a single- award Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract as a result of this solicitation. The objective of this
requirement is to provide a contract vehicle that enables the Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) to
purchase specific equipment.

C. The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions. Therefore,
the offeror’s initial offer should contain the offeror’s best terms from a price and technical
standpoint. Offerors are cautioned 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.

D. Use of general or vague statements such as “standard procedures will be used” will not satisfy this
requirement. Unnecessary elaboration or presentations beyond what is sufficient to present a
complete and effective solution are not desired and may be construed as a lack of understanding of
the requirement.

E. Quotes must be prepared in accordance with these instructions. Failure to do so may result in the
offeror’s submission being determined unacceptable and ineligible for award. Each offeror’s
submission shall be screened by the Contract Specialist upon receipt to ensure completeness and
compliance with the instructions contained in this solicitation.

F. Confidential Information. The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and its amendments
generally provide the public the right to access agency records when a member of the public so
requests. If an offeror’s submissions contain information that he/she believes should be withheld
from such requestors under FOIA on the grounds that they contain “trade secrets and commercial or
financial information”, 5 U.S.C. § 552, the offeror should mark its submissions as set forth in FAR
52.215-1(e).

G. Communication Procedures. The Contract Specialist is the point of contact for this acquisition.
Address any questions or concerns to the Contract Specialist. Written requests for clarification shall
be sent to the Contract Specialist via email.

H.The Contract Specialist for this acquisition is:
Name: Capt Zachary Keener
Phone: (843) 228-2129
Email address: zachary.e.keener.mil@usmc.mil

The Contracting Officer for this acquisition is:
Name: Randy Wentworth
Phone: (843) 228-2151
Email address: randy.wentworth@usmc.mil
Solicitation information and amendments will be posted to the Contract Opportunities website at
https://sam.gov/. Offerors shall e-mail written questions requesting clarification of the Request for
Quote to the Contract Specialist (emani.gray@usmc.mil). The Government will accept vendor
questions no later than 2 days after issue date of the solicitation. Questions received after this
date/time may not be answered.

NOTE: Your email subject line for submitted questions should read “RFQ M00263-25-Q- 0017 QUESTIONS, from insert contractor name.”

II. PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

A. Request for Quote Submission. The completed and signed SF1449, CLIN specifications,
accurate price quotes, and all other requirements requested in the RFQ must be received in its
entirety by the date and time specified in Block 8 of the SF 1449. Quote submission shall be
made electronically via email. When submitting your quote electronically via email, your email
subject line should read “RFQ M00263-24-Q-0031 – QUOTE SUBMISSION, from insert
contractor name.”

B. Paragraph 11(e) of FAR 52.212-1 is not applicable to this solicitation.

C. Late submissions will not be considered for evaluation. Telegraphic and Facsimile offers are not
uthorized for this solicitation and will not be considered for evaluation.

D. Disposition. No quotes will be returned to the offeror.

E. COMPLETED REQUEST FOR QUOTE: Ensure the following is provided and annotated
in your quote. If these items are not provided, your quote will not be evaluated:
• Completed and signed SF1449 AND price quote: The offeror shall complete the
“Signature of Offeror/Contractor” part of the Standard Form 1449 in Block 30a, b, and
c.
• A specification sheet (usually includes specifications and photo) for each food service
equipment item shall be submitted with the proposal.
• Anticipated delivery schedule shall be submitted (please ensure to check with your
vendor/manufacturer before submitting a quote) • Offer is valid for 60 days from (Date
of Submission);
• No exception to any Terms and Conditions has been taken, or if so, clearly cited.
Include a cover letter delineating any exceptions taken to the solicitation terms and
conditions. However, offerors are cautioned that any noncompliance with the terms and
conditions of the solicitation may cause their quotes to be dtermined unacceptable;
• Acknowledge any amendments to the RFQ;
• SAM-validated and NAICS Code 332215 compliant;
• Complete any applicable representations, certifications, etc. in Section K;
• Complete CLIN Specifications with all required information.
• Price for each CLIN/line item; and
• Signed offer with proposed prices.
• Exceptions to the RFQ. Offerors are to clearly detail any exceptions taken and the
rationale for the exceptions taken to the RFQ in this section. Please note that exceptions
taken to the RFQ may render the quote unacceptable to the Government.

IV. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS – The quote must demonstrate an understanding of and
ability to meet all of the requirements set forth herein. The offeror shall provide sufficient detail to
substantiate that the products offered conform to the requirements shown above. The offeror shall
demonstrate that the quote is in compliance with the requirements, terms, and conditions of the RFQ.
Comprehensive responses to the requirements of this RFQ are required to enable the Government to
evaluate the offeror’s understanding of and capability to accomplish the requirements of the
Government.