USMMA - DINNERWARE & GLASSWARE FOR DELANO COMMISSARY

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with Far part 12 overhaul. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

The Solicitation number is 6923G226Q000019 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) for the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) dinnerware and glassware for Delano Commissary. The combined synopsis/solicitation will result in a fixed price Purchase Order (PO).

This requirement is a total set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. All responsible small business sources may submit a response which, if timely received, will be considered by the agency.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 332215 with a small business standard of $1000 million. Offers received from firms that are not small business concerns shall be considered non-responsive and will be rejected (in accordance with FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside which applies to this solicitation).

The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point, New York requires the purchase of dinnerware and glassware for the Delano Commissary to replace current items.

Quotation deadlines are due by June 22, 2026 at 2:30PM via electronic mail (e-mail). Offerors are advised that they are responsible for all solicitation documents and acknowledging any amendments and should re-visit this website periodically to check for any changes to this notice, updates, or amendments without further notice from the USMMA.

BASIS FOR AWARD-

A Single Firm Fixed Price Award will be made to the responsible offeror, whose offer is, conforming to the combined Synopsis/Solicitation, offers the lowest price, technically acceptable (LPTA) quote with no adverse past performances. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes based on an acceptable/unacceptable basis to determine if the contractor meets the requirements described in the requirement.

SAM REGISTRATION

All interested parties must have an active registration with the federal SAM system

https://Sam.gov/ to receive an award.

The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this solicitation.

The provision at 52.212-4, Terms and Conditions–Commercial Products and Commercial Services. A copy of the provision may be attained from https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/.

TERMS OF DELIVERY

All delivery shall be FOB Destination at the following location:

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Department of Commandant 300 Steamboat Road

Kings Point, NY 11024-1699

Period of Performance: 06/26/2026-07/16/2026

Delivery Date: 07/16/2026

Submission of Offers

The completed & signed SF-1449, with pricing for each contract line item (CLIN). Sent via email to RavilusD@usmma.edu with their RFQ submission by the response time.

All amendments to the solicitation must be acknowledged/signed.

SECTION 1 – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

U.S. MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY 300 STEAMBOAT ROAD

KINGS POINT, NEW YORK 11024

ATTN: Daphnee Ravilus, Contracting Officer at RavilusD@usmma.edu

• Representatives of Contracting Officers

The Contracting Officer reserves the right to designate representatives to act for him/her in furnishing technical guidance and advice or generally monitor the work to be performed under this contract.

• Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO)/Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) Responsibilities

The PCO/ACO is designated by the Lead Contracting Officer to handle the Administration of this contract in the following manner:

1. All contract administration functions relative to the administration of the contract awarded to USMMA, Kings Point, NY, excluding termination rights, will be delegated to an PCO/ACO.
2. After contract award, inquiries and correspondence pertaining to the administration of this contract shall be addressed to the USMMA from which a purchase order is issued, and for which

those incidents of correspondence concern are listed below. The PCO/ACO is as follows: Daphnee Ravilus, Contracting Officer.

• Point of Contact (POC)/Contracting Officer Representative (COR)

The COR responsibilities will include but not be limited to surveillance of services required under this contract; determining the adequacy of Contractor performance according to the specifications of this contract; acting as the Government’s representative; ensuring compliance with contract requirements insofar as the work is concerned; and advising the PCO/ACO of any contract issues. The COR cannot authorize deviations from the specifications and requirements of this contract. In the event the Contractor deviates without approval from the CO and/or PCO/ACO, such deviation shall be at the risk of the Contractor and any cost related thereto shall be borne by the Contractor. The POC designated for the USMMA Kings Point, NY, Contracting Office is listed below to assist in the discharge of the PCO/ACO’s responsibilities when he/she is unable to be directly in touch with the contract work. The POC/COR is as follows: TO BE DETERMINED (TBD).

SECTION 2 - CONTRACT CLAUSES

52.252-02 – Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

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):

https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52