MARYLAND ARMY NATIONAL GUARD 1-175TH SUBSISTENCE REQUIREMENT

Maryland Army National Guard 1-175th Subsistence Requirements Solicitation Number: W912K6-18-Q-0052 Notice type: Combine Synopsis/Solicitation Response Date: July 5, 2018 at 5:00 PM EST Set Aside: Unrestricted Classification Code: 89 -- Subsistence NAICS Code: 424410 -- General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers Subject: The scope of this project is for procurement of raw food for Maryland Army National Guard (MDARNG) 1-175th Infantry at Camp Guernsey, Wyoming. Purpose: Maryland Army National Guard proposes to enter into a Firm-fixed Price contract to procure raw subsistence products to support the 1-175th Infantry training. 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 prescribed in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation W912K6-18-Q-0052 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The results of this requirement will be a Firm-Fixed priced (FFP) contract. The right to make no award is reserved in the event it is advantageous to the Government to do so. The RFQ is being conducted as unrestricted. This RFQ incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-97. This requirement will be awarded on an all or none basis as a commercial item Fixed Price purchase order under procedures on FAR Parts 12 and 13. Offer/Bid must be valid for 30 days. Description of Requirement(s): Maryland Army National Guard, 1-175 Infantry Regiment has a requirement for the procurement subsistence product to support the training at Camp Guernsey, WY. See Attachment 3. Please provided quote by delivery dates, and with a complete list of food being ordered along with price, See Attachment 2 for guidance. Product Description, for a complete list of the items to be procured. 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 424410 -- General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers, The small business size standard in number of employee is 250. Destination/Delivery: Shipping will be Free on Board (FOB) Destination to: Maryland Army National Guard 1-175th Infantry Regiment ATTN: Logistics TISA WYARN Bldg. 605, Camp Guernsey Guernsey, WY 82214 Please note: Delivery truck must have liftgate/ no delivery dock available: Period of Delivery: (1) 13 July 2018 (2) 17 July 2018 (3) 20 July 2018 (4) 24 July 2018 Acceptance Criteria: Expiration dates needs to be good and not expire a couple of days after the unit has received the food. Milk should be two weeks. To include all food and perishable should last as well. 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. ALERT: You must submit a notarized letter appointing the authorized Entity Administrator before your registration will be activated. This requirement now applies to both new and existing entities. It is now mandatory that all CURRENT registrants in SAM who have a requirement to update data on its SAM record or make changes to its registration provide a written (hard copy), notarized letter confirming the entity's Administrator that is authorized to register the entity in the SAM database. The notarized letter is implemented to mitigate the concern of fraud and is required before the GSA Federal Service Desk (FSD) will activate the entity's registration. The notarized letters must be postal service mailed (not emailed or faxed) to the "Federal Service Desk" and must contain the information outlined in the SAM posted FAQ at: (https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/organization/federal-acquisition-service/office-of-systems-management/integrated-award-environment-iae/sam-update). 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. 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance. 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. Offeror must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 Alt I, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with its offer or have an Online Representations and Certification Application which is current. 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. 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons 52.233-3, Protest after Award. 52.233-4, Applicable law for Breach of Contract Claim. 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation on First-Tier Subcontract Awards 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interests when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment 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. 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while driving. 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases. 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer 52.225-18, Place of Manufacture 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representations 52.232-40-Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors 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 July 5, 2018 at 5:00 PM EST. Quotes shall be clearly marked RFQ W912K6-18-Q-0052. 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 July 2, 2018 10:00 AM 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 Attachments: Attachment 1 - Scope of Work Attachment 2 - No longer applicable. Attachment 3 - Grocery List revised