136th Catered Meals

Solicitation Number: W912JD24Q0007 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. This is a request for quotation (RFQ) W912JD-24-Q-0007.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-02; January 22, 2024.. Wage Determination No. 2015-4007 (Rev. 25) dated 12/26/2023 applies. This solicitation is 100% set aside for small business. The NAICS code is 722320 with a size standard of $9M.

The Contractor shall provide personnel, supervision, items, and services necessary to perform catering services to approximately 125 Service Members on a Government training sight, in accordance with the State and local sanitation law requirements. The period of performance shall be 03/01/2024 – 03/03/2024 and shall be located at Plymouth Training Area, 225 Condon Rd, Plymouth, ME 04969. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (SEP 2023) applies to this acquisition.

All other provisions and clauses shall be viewed below in the attached “Provisions and Clauses.” Instructions to Offerors: All offerors shall be registered and active in SAM. Offerors without a CAGE code shall not be considered. Cover letter: Provide the offeror’s name, address, CAGE code, offeror contact information for the quote, and the name and title of the offeror. Please do not exceed one page.

Technical Capability: Offeror shall provide proof of a current American National Standard Institute (ANSI) Conference for Food Protection – Accreditation (or a similarly accredited program) and a Maine state food license issued by the Maine Department of Agriculture. The technical capability section of the quote shall present relevant information articulating the offeror’s proposed approach to meeting the PWS requirements. The offeror’s description should include the processes and procedures employed.

Price/Cost Schedule: A Word document has been provided with the line items.

Evaluations:

Technical: The offeror’s information will be evaluated to assess the risk that the offeror is both qualified and will meet contract requirements in a sufficient and timely manner. The evaluations will be as follows:

Good: Proposal demonstrates a thorough approach and understanding of the requirements and contains at least one strength or significant strength, and risk of unsuccessful performance is low to moderate.

Acceptable: Proposal demonstrates an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements, and risk of unsuccessful performance is no worse than moderate.

Marginal: Proposal has not demonstrated an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements, and risk of unsuccessful performance is high.

Price: Prices shall be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.

Basis for Award: The award will be made based on the best value to the Government considering technical capability and price.

Submission Due Date: The submission due date for this solicitation is 16 February 2024 at 1300 EST. Questions regarding this solicitation shall be emailed to daniel.s.bibeau.mil@army.mil by 0900 EST on 12 February 2024. Amendments, if necessary, will be posted to the SAM site.