Food Serivces for MDARNG

Synopsis: "PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY NOTICE THAT WILL BE ISSUED. 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 combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation, W912K6- 17-Q-0001 is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This procurement is a 100% small business set aside IAW FAR 19.502-2(a). The NAICS Code is 722310 and the small business size standard for this NAICS code is $38.5 Million. Type of contract anticipated is firm-fixed price. FAR Provisions and Clauses applicable to this acquisition can be obtained from the following website, http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. The Maryland Army National Guard (MDARNG) has a requirement for subsistence for troops in training. The contract Period of Performance will be Four (4) separate delivery in accordance with provided product lists. The deliveries will be schedule for the following dates: Date 1: October 28, 2016 Date 2: October 31, 2016 Date 3: November 03, 2016 Date 4: November 06, 2016 (Please See Attached Excel Spreadsheet for each delivery day list) Deliveries schedules will be strictly enforced. Failure to deliver within the established time frame will be considered as nonconformance to the terms of the contract and the contract may be terminated for cause. Items must meet all specification as indicated on this solicitation. All items will be closely inspected prior to acceptance. Receipt of delivery will be conditional for a period of one (1) day to allow for adequate examination and testing. Items may require thawing and cooking to determine specification compliance. If a product is not accepted, a replacement product must be provided within 24 hours. All delivery must be palletized. All frozen food must be delivered at 0 degrees Fahrenheit Contract Type and Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsive and responsible offeror whose offer results in the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 722310, Food Service Contractors and the small business size standard for this NAICS code is $38.5 Million. Destination/Delivery: Shipping will be Free-on-Board (FOB) Destination to: Army National Guard Camp Dodge 7105 NW 70th Avenue Johnston, IA 50131 Period of Delivery: See Synopsis for delivery days. Notes: Interested offerors must be registered in SAM. To register go to: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. System for Award Management (SAM) SAM.gov REGISTRATION IS FREE: There is NO FEE to register, or maintain your registration, in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov). If you receive an email from a company claiming to represent SAM.gov, be cautious. If you get an e-mail from a company offering to help you register in SAM.gov asking you to contact them and pay them money, be cautious. These messages are not from the Federal Government. It is FREE TO REGISTER in SAM.gov for any entity. You will need your DUNS number to register. Instructions for registering are on the web page provided. The solicitation and associated information and the plans and specifications will be available only from the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website on-line at https://www.fbo.gov/. FedBizOpps is a web-based dissemination tool designed to safeguard acquisition-related information for all Federal agencies. Interested bidders/offerors must register with FedBizOpps before accessing the system. FedBizOpps registration requires the following information: 1) Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Marketing Partner Identification Number (MPIN), 2) DUNS Number and CAGE Code, 3) Telephone Number, 4) Email address. Registration instructions can be found on the FedBizOpps website at https://www.fbo.gov/downloads/FBO_Vendor_Guide.pdf Applicable Clauses/Regulations: 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address (es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address (es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ 52.204-7, System for Award Management. 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation on First-Tier Subcontract Awards 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance. 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interests when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment 52.212-1, Instructions to Offeror -- Commercial applies to this acquisition. 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Quotes will be evaluated on technical acceptability and price. 52.212-3, "Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items' (Offerors must complete the annual representation and certification electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) Web site through http://acquisition.gov 52.211-16, Variation in Quantity (APR 1984) 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial applies to this acquisition. 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside Orders 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation. 52.222-3, Convict Labor. 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies. 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities. 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity. 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUL 2014) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (MAY 2014) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Standards - Price Adjustment (Multiple Years and Options Contracts) (MAY 2014) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons 52.223-5, Pollution Prevention and Right to know Information (MAY 2011) 52.223-6, Drug Free Workplace 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while driving. 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases. 52.225-18, Place of Manufacture 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representations 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - SYSTEM for Award Management (SAM) (JUL 2013) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) 52.232-40-Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors 52.233-3, Protest after Award. 52.233-4, Applicable law for Breach of Contract Claim. 912K652.237-2, Protection of Government Building, Equipment and Vegetation (APR 1984) 52.246-16, Responsibility for Supplies 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights 252.204-7004 Alt A, System for Award Management applies to this acquisition. 252.225-7001, Buy American and Balance of Payments Program 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports 252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payment 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea Site Visit: No site visit required. Quotes shall be submitted by email to Mr. Gilberto Resto, Contracting Specialist, at contact@example.gov; no later than October 24, 2016, 5:00 PM EST. Quotes shall be clearly marked RFQ W912K6-17-Q-0001. Offerors are hereby notified that if their quotes are not received by the date, time, and location specified in this announcement, it will not be considered by the agency. Telephone request will not be considered. It is the responsibility of the offeror to view the website for any changes or amendments to this RFQ. Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted via email to Mr. Gilbert Resto at contact@example.gov no later than October 21, 2016 by 1:00 PM EST. Questions not received within the allowable time may not be considered. Point of Contact: USPFO for Maryland, Contracting Division at contact@example.gov. Contracting Office Address: USP&FO for Maryland, Purchasing and Contracting Division 301 Old Bay Lane, State Military Reservation Havre de Grace, Maryland 21078-4003 United States Primary Point of Contact: Mr. Gilberto Resto Contract Specialist contact@example.gov ATTACHEMENTS: 1. Product List