Non-Personal Service to provide Contract Meals to 102 Intelligence Wing during specified Unit Training Assembly.

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.

The solicitation number assigned to this announcement is W912SV-13-T-0001. This acquisition is utilizing procedures in FAR part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) from the 102d Intelligence Wing, Contracting Office, 156 Reilly Street - Box 8, Otis Air National Guard Base, Massachusetts 02542-1330. This solicitation is issued as 100% small business set aside; the associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 722320 and small business; size standard is $7.0 Million. The solicitation document and incorporated clauses and provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-61 effective 15 Oct 2012 and DFARS Publication Notice 20120906 effective 6 Sep 2012. Service Contract Act of 1965 Wage Determination 95-0051 (Rev.-27) posted on www.wdol.gov on 06/19/2012 in applicable to the performance of this requirement.

SPECIFICATIONS: The 102 Intelligence Wing (IW) at Otis Air National Guard Base in Massachusetts has a requirement to procure a non-personal service to include all plant, labor, equipment, materials, and transportation necessary to provide prepared meals to the 102IW, Building 159, Arnold Hall Dining Facility, Otis ANG Base, MA in accordance with (IAW) the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Installation Menus.

Periods of Performance: 11, 12 & 13 January 2013; 1, 2 & 3 March 2013, and 1 & 2 June 2013. Serving Hours for each performance period is from 1045AM-1230PM. Prices offered must be valid and remain in effect for the period of performance as stated above. Quotes must be submitted in accordance with the Bid Schedule attached to this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation.

EVALUATION FACTORS: The contract type for this procurement will be a firm-fixed price and award will be made on the basis of best value to the Government, price and other factors considered. Selection will be based on the following evaluation factors: (1) Past performance; contractor's capability to provide a quality product and service similar to the government's requirement and (2) Total price. Evaluation factors will be weighed equally. Contractor must submit 3 references for services performed within the last three years on contracts similar to the government's requirement. Include contract number, company/agency for which service was performed and current point of contact information (telephone number and email address).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: In accordance with FAR 52.212-1(k), prospective awardees shall have an active Cage Code prior to award. In accordance with FAR 52.212-3, prospective awardees shall have completed the Online Representations and Certifications. To register for a Cage Code or to complete Online Representations and Certifications, go to the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov. If Online Representations and Certifications are not completed and posted on SAM, paper representation and certifications must be accomplished to prior to award. Vendor must not be debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, excluded or disqualified under the non-procurement common rule, or otherwise declared ineligible from receiving Federal contracts, certain subcontracts, and certain Federal assistance and benefits. The Government will perform a check on the Excluded Parties List Systems (EPLS) at https://www.epls.gov/epls/search.do. All vendors interested and capable of obtaining contract award must register with the Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) located at https://wawf.eb.mil/. Vendors are required to create and submit invoices electronically through WAWF and receive payment via electronic funds transfer (EFT) for supplies or services rendered.

APPLICABLE PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES: The following clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference and by full text. FAR and DFARS clauses and provisions can be read in their full text at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. The clauses are to remain in full force in any resultant contract. It is the contractor's responsibility to become familiar with the applicable provisions and clauses.

1) FAR 52.204-99 - System for Award Management Registration (DEVIATION)
2) FAR 52.204-9 - Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel
3) FAR 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items (FULL TEXT)
4) FAR 52.212-3 - Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items, with Alternate I (FULL TEXT)
5) FAR 52.212-4 - Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (FULL TEXT)
6) FAR 52.212-5 - Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or
Executive Orders Commercial Items (FULL TEXT). The following clauses within 52.212-5 apply to
this solicitation and any resultant contract:
a) FAR 52.219-6 - Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside
b) FAR 52.219-28 - Post Award Small Business Program Representation
c) FAR 52.222-3 - Convict Labor
d) FAR 52.222-19 - Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies
e) FAR 52.222-21 - Prohibition of Segregated Facilities
f) FAR 52.222-26 - Equal Opportunity
g) FAR 52.222-36 - Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities
h) FAR 52.222-41 - Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended
i) FAR 52.222-42 - Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires
j) FAR 52.222-50 - Combating Trafficking in Persons
k) FAR 52.223-18 - Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving
l) FAR 52.225-3 Alt I - Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act
m) FAR 52.223-18 - Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving
n) FAR 52.225-13 - Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases
o) FAR 52.232-33 - Payment by Electric Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration
7) FAR 52.214-31 - Facsimile Bids (FULL TEXT)
8) FAR 52.214-34 - Submission Of Offers In The English Language
9) FAR 52.214-35 - Submission Of Offers In U.S. Currency
10) FAR 52.219-1 - Small Business Program Representations (FULL TEXT)
11) FAR 52.222-22 - Previous Contracts And Compliance Reports
12) FAR 52.223-5 - Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information
13) FAR 52.225-25 - Prohibition on Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran - Certification
14) FAR 52.232-8 - Discounts for Prompt Payment
15) FAR 52.232-23 - Assignment of Claims
16) FAR 52.233-1 - Disputes
17) FAR 52.233-3 - Protest After Award
18) FAR 52.233-4 - Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim
19) FAR 52.237-2 - Protection of Government Bldgs. Equipment and Vegetation
20) FAR 52.243-1 Alt I - Changes--Fixed Price
21) FAR 52.246-1 - Contractor Inspection Requirements
22) FAR 52.249-1 - Termination For Convenience Of The Government (Fixed Price) (Short Form)
23) FAR 52.252-1 - Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference (FULL TEXT)
24) FAR 52.252-2 - Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FULL TEXT)
25) DFARS 252.201-7000 - Contracting Officer's Representative
26) DFARS 252.203-7000 - Requirements relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials
27) DFARS 252.203-7002 - Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights
28) DFARS 252.204-7003 - Control Of Government Personnel Work Product
29) DFARS 252.204-7004 Alt A - Central Contractor Registration
30) DFARS 252.204-7006 - Billing Instructions
31) DFARS 252.212-7001 - Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (FULL TEXT). The following clauses within 252.212-7001 apply to this solicitation and any resultant contract:
a) DFARS.252.203-7000 - Requirements relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials
b) DFARS 252.232-7003 - Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports
c) DFARS 252.237-7010 - Prohibition of Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel
d) DFARS 252.247-7023 Alt III - Transportation of Supplies by Sea - Alternate III
32) DFARS 252.225-7031 - Secondary Arab Boycott Of Israel
33) DFARS 252.232-7010 - Levies on Contract Payments
34) DFARS 252.243-7001 - Pricing Of Contract Modification

Quotes must meet the following criteria and failure to provide all requested information per this announcement may cause your offer to be considered non-responsive:

1) Unit price, Amount, and Total Amount of Bid for Line Items 0001 through 0003 as identified on the attached Bid Schedule.

2) Required References MUST accompany quote.

3) Company name, Address, Point of Contact, Phone number, Fax number, Email address, Cage Code, Business size, Payment Terms, DUNS Number, and Federal Tax ID as specified on the attached Bid Schedule.

Quotes for this announcement are due NLT 2:00 PM EST on 5 Dec 2012. Quotes must be e-mailed to kerry.williams@ang.af.mil or faxed to 508-968-4979. It is the best interest of the contractor to ensure the quote submitted is received by the 102IW Contracting Office and are submitted no later than the date and time specified. All questions must be submitted in writing to kerry.williams@ang.af.mil.

Documents attached under Additional Documentation:
1) Performance Work Statement
2) Bid Schedule
3) FY13 Food Cost Index Memo
4) Service Contract Act of 1965 Wage Determination 95-0051 (Rev.-27)