SACK MEALS

This is a combined synopsis/ solicitation Request for Quote (RFQ) for commercial items prepared in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 and FAR 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedure as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a written RFQ will not be issued. The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-27. Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement is requesting a quotation to provide sack meals in accordance with the attached statement of work. The interested contractor shall submit the following for consideration: (1) Capability addressing performance of the Statement of Work (see attached sack meals statement of work); (2) Price per meal for base year and each option year (see attached Schedule of Supplies); (3) Submit copy with the quote the most recent County Health and Safety Report. Award shall be on an all or none basis that is most advantageous to the Government. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commerical Items applies with evaluation factors of: (1) Ability to meet Government requirements; (2) County of Health Food & Safety Evaluation Report. (3) Pricing per meal (complete attached schedule). Government reserves the right to request for three (3) Past Performance references when needed prior to award. The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clauses are incorporated by reference. Full text of reference can be found at website: http://www.acqnet.gov/far/ 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, which incorporate the following Clauses: 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 (E.O. 11246); 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C. 793); 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.222-39 Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues of Fees (Dec 2004) (.EO. 13201); 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons; 52.225-1 Buy American Act (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d); 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Transfer - Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332); 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options; 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (a. 30 / 60 days, c. 5 years); 52.232-18 Availability of Funds; FAR 52.233-1 Disputes; FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; FAR 52.243-1 Changes-Fixed Price; FAR 52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government; FAR 52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply and Service); The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 722310; Size Standard is $20.5 Million. Closing date or response date for this synopsis/ Request for Quote is November 6, 2008 at 3:00 PM, Pacific Time. Only written responses will be accepted. Response may be send via e-mail with attachment in MS Word format to Jun Surla, at e-mail address contact@example.gov or mail to U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Laguna Branch, 24000 Avila Road, Suite 3104, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, Attn: Jun Surla. Use FSFBKFX0002 as reference when submitting quote. Quote via oral communication shall not be accepted in response to this notice. If you are a small business concern, identify the category when submitting quote.