204th Hammond Meals

NOTICE TO OFFERORS:

This is an oral solicitation in accordance with FAR Subpart 13.106-1(c). This announcement constitutes only the solicitation.  Quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

This oral solicitation is issued as a request for quote in accordance with FAR Parts 12 & 13. The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-02 Effective on March 16, 2023. Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference has the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations supplement (DFARS) can be accessed on the internet at http://acquisition.gov. Submission of a quote acknowledges receipt of the applicable provision and clauses incorporated into this solicitation.

To be awarded this contract, the offeror must be registered in the SAM and remain active during period of performance. (https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/). All vendors MUST have a publicly visible registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). Duns & Bradstreet, CAGE Code & Federal Tax ID numbers MUST be submitted with offer. If you need any additional assistance getting registered, please send me an email and I will send you additional instructions. Submission of a proposal/quote acknowledge SAM registrations requirements.

REQUIREMENT:

This requirement is solicited as a (small business set-aside). The NAICS code for this acquisition is 722320 – Caterers. This solicitation is for a firm fixed price contract and will be awarded to the lowest priced technically acceptable. Offer must include proof of adherence to provided specifications (proposals will be checked for technical acceptableness based on PWS requirements) and have a satisfactory past performance with Government contracts.

The Louisiana Army National Guard 204th AV BN is seeking boxed catered meals 11-24 May 2023.In accordance with the attached needs statement. Submission of a quote acknowledges receipt and understanding of the requirement; if there are any uncertainties about the requirement please ask prior to submission.

TIMELINE

5 May 2023 –Oral Solicitation Issued

09 May 2023 – 10:00 a.m. Solicitation closes 

APPLICABLE CLAUSES:    

The following FAR/DFAR clauses and provisions are applicable to this acquisition:

52.202-1 Definitions JAN 2012

52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984

52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees APR 1984

52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures OCT 2010

52.204-7 System for Award Management JUL 2013

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance JUL 2013

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Oct 2020)  

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Aug 2020)

52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (Oct 2020)

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items FEB 2012

52.216-24 Limitation of Government Liability APR 1984

52.216-25 Contract Definitization OCT 2010

52.222-3 Convict Labor JUN 2003

52.222-19 Child Labor -- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies MAR 2012

52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities FEB 1999

52.222-26 Equal Opportunity MAR 2007

52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans SEP 2010

52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities OCT 2010

52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans SEP 2010

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons FEB 2009

52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace MAY 2001

52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving AUG 2011

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases JUN 2008

52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications DEC 2012

52.232-1 Payments APR 1984 52.232-18 Availability if Funds APR 1984

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management JUL 2013

52.233-1 Disputes JUL 2002

52.233-2 Service Of Protest SEP 2006

52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004

52.243-1 Changes--Fixed Price AUG 1987

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference FEB 1998

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights JAN 2009 

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports JUN 2012 

252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions MAY 2013 Executive Order 13514: Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance (OCT 2009) 

POINT OF CONTACT(S):

Contracting Office Address: USPFO for Louisiana, 420 F Street, Camp Beauregard, Pineville, LA 71360

Point of Contact(s): Ms. Crystal Stiles @ crystal.l.stiles2.mil@army.mil

• Please return your quote on the attached sheet.

COMMENTS:  Prices are all inclusive meaning that all services, supplies and delivery need to be included.

Representation. As prescribed in 4.2105(a), complete the following representation in FAR Clause 52.204-24(d) Representation. The Offeror represents that —

(1) It □ will, □ will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (c)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds “will” in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that—It □ does, □ does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (c)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds “does” in paragraph (d) (2) of this section.

Vendor Name: _______________________________________________________________________________

Authorized Representative Name/Title: ____________________________________________________________

                                                                                  (Print Name/Title)

Authorized Representative Signature: ______________________________________________________________

NOTE: For your offer to be considered ensure the following:

• Worksheet has been accurately and completely filled out.
• Registration in SAM is current and accurate.
• Pricing for all items listed and total of all items complete. 
• Representation selection has been made (#1 & #2).
• Submission made via email by the specified time and date.