Pre-packaged meals for 482nd- Annual Training
ID: W912LR25Q0001Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW7PA USPFO ACTIVITY PR ARNGFORT BUCHANAN, PR, 00934, USA

NAICS

Food Service Contractors (722310)

PSC

COMPOSITE FOOD PACKAGES (8970)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6cc664fa98a842a78f6e2ddf2824bcec/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Puerto Rico National Guard Purchase and Contracting Office, is seeking quotes for the procurement of pre-packaged meals for the 482nd Chemical Company, to be delivered to Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, between October 28 and November 11, 2024. This solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside, requiring vendors to provide a variety of meals, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, while adhering to specified food safety regulations and nutritional standards. The government aims to award a single firm-fixed-price contract to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable quote, with no negotiations anticipated post-submission. Interested vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide necessary certifications, with all offers due by the specified deadline. For further inquiries, contact Maria del Mar Ruiz at maria.d.ruizperez.mil@army.mil or Argenies Gonzalez at argenies.e.gonzalezgarcia.mil@army.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Maria del Mar Ruiz ( Contract Specialist)
    787-289-1400 ext 7696
    maria.d.ruizperez.mil@army.mil
    Argenies Gonzalez (Contract Specialist)
    (787) 221-0564
    argenies.e.gonzalezgarcia.mil@army.mil
    Files
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    21 Day Menu for Prepared Meals.pdf
    The document outlines a 21-day menu plan featuring a variety of meals, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, aimed at providing nutritional food options in federal or state-supported programs. Each day's meals include a range of items categorized under assorted condiments, breads, and specific menu items along with their respective portion sizes, calorie counts, and safe temperature requirements for delivery. The menu emphasizes food safety with Critical Control Points (CCP) indicating required cooking or serving temperatures. Central components include diverse protein sources, carbohydrates, vegetables, and fruits to ensure balanced nutrition. The structure is consistent across all specified days, reinforcing the importance of meal standardization in innovative meal service contracts or proposals, as seen in government RFPs or grants aimed at food service enhancements in institutional settings. This organized approach reflects an adherence to dietary guidelines and food safety regulations, fulfilling the government's objective of maintaining high dietary standards within public food programs.
    W912LR25Q0001-001-Solicitation with Amendment.pdf
    The document is an amendment to the solicitation W912LR25Q0001, issued by the Puerto Rico National Guard Purchase and Contracting Office. The amendment rescinds a previous limitation barring third-party vendors from participating in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) for prepared meals, specifically for the 482nd Chemical Company. This RFQ entails the procurement of pre-packaged breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals to be delivered to Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, between October 28 and November 11, 2024. The RFQ is a 100% small business set-aside, emphasizing the requirement for quotes that meet specified terms, conditions, and pricing components. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and hold the necessary certifications to be eligible. Evaluation criteria include compliance with technical requirements, price, and other non-price factors, highlighting the importance of quality and adherence to food safety regulations. The government seeks to award a single firm-fixed-price contract to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable quote, with no negotiations anticipated post-submission. Overall, this document reflects the government's commitment to secure quality meals while fostering small business participation in federal contracting opportunities.
    W912LR25Q0001 Combo Solicitation 482 Meals.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Quotation (RFQ) from the Puerto Rico National Guard for the provision of prepared meals for the 482nd Chemical Company, with a closing date of October 15, 2024. It specifies a firm-fixed price contract and mandates that all offers must comply with the terms and conditions set forth in various Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). The contractor must provide pre-packaged meals, including lunch, dinner, and breakfast, to be delivered at Camp Santiago, Salinas, PR, between October 28 and November 11, 2024. The requirement emphasizes adherence to local and federal sanitary guidelines and the importance of food safety during preparation and delivery. The government reserves the right to modify meal counts and adjustments based on notification. Proposals will be evaluated primarily on price and compliance with the specified requirements, and will not entertain cost increases post-solicitation. Key qualifications for bidders include registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and adherence to set criteria for small business status. In summary, the document serves to solicit bids for meal provisions reflecting the government contracts' competitive nature while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and delivery standards.
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