S2--Catered Meals -Smith Lake, Fort Bragg NC - 7-17 June 2021

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation number is W91242-21-Q-0087 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021- 05. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 722320 with a small business size standard of $7.50M. This requirement is a Small Business Set-Aside and only qualified sellers may submit bids.

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2021-05-24 14:00:00.0 Eastern Time. This time supersedes the Offers Due Time listed above.

FOB Destination shall be Fort Bragg, NC 28310

The National Guard - North Carolina requires the following items, Meet or Exceed, to the following:
LI 001: Catered Hot Buffet Style Dinner meals at Smith Lake Park Bldg Q-2812, Pavilion B, Fort Bragg, NC - (7-17 June 2021) 76 Soldiers per meal X 11 Meals = 836 Total Meals. All meals must include all paper products, eating utensils, drinks and Condiments. No Kitchen Available. *** Please submit your menu you plan on serving ***, 836, EA;
LI 002: Catered Hot Buffet Style Breakfast meals at Smith Lake Park Bldg Q-2812, Pavilion B, Fort Bragg, NC -- (8-17 June 2021) 76 Soldiers per meal X 10 Meals = 760 Total Meals. All meals must include all paper products, eating utensils, drinks and Condiments. No Kitchen Available. *** Please submit your menu you plan on serving ***, 760, EA;

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