RFO 9PA4Z00006 2025 Sack Lunch RFO

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) has issued Request for Offer (RFO) #9PA4Z00006 for a Sack Lunch Program to support firefighters and emergency personnel during the 2025 fire season. The procurement seeks vendors to provide three distinct types of sack lunches: 24-Hour Fire Line Lunch, 12-Hour Base Camp Lunch, and Admin Lunch, with both regular and vegetarian options available. Each lunch type must meet specific nutritional requirements, with the 24-Hour Fire Line Lunch mandating approximately 4,000 calories and a macronutrient breakdown of 60% carbohydrates, 15% protein, and 25% fat. Vendors must submit comprehensive documentation, including detailed product specifications, nutritional content, photographs, and cost worksheets, with a maximum price of $19.00 for Admin Lunches. The evaluation will focus on vendors' ability to meet nutritional specifications, delivery capabilities, and overall responsiveness to the detailed requirements. Responses are due by May 1, 2025, with an anticipated master list publication date of May 15, 2025, and a contract period from July 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026.

The RFO includes several set-aside and certification requirements for potential vendors. Bidders must complete the Darfur Contracting Act Vendor Certification, which requires disclosure of international business activities, particularly in Sudan. The Bidder Declaration form allows for special considerations for certified businesses, including Microbusinesses, Small Businesses, Nonprofit Veteran Service Agencies, and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE). Additional mandatory certifications include the Contractor Certification Clauses (CCC), which require compliance with nondiscrimination policies, drug-free workplace standards, and various labor laws. Vendors must also complete Payee Data Record forms (STD 204 and STD 205) to facilitate tax compliance and payment processing. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the per-lunch maximum of $19.00 for Admin Lunches provides some insight into potential contract values. The comprehensive requirements suggest CAL FIRE is seeking experienced vendors with robust food service capabilities and the ability to support emergency response nutritional needs.