Catered Meals In Pineville, LA
ID: M-25-A31-R-000038Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFUS MARSHALS SERVICEOFFICE OF PROCUREMENT, OPERATIONAL SUPPORT SECTION – A47LANDOVER, MD, 20785, USA

NAICS

Caterers (722320)

PSC

FOOD, OILS AND FATS (8945)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a7ac1c49bf1b4bb2a4ef68649ea58601/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Justice, specifically the United States Marshals Service (USMS), is seeking qualified small businesses to provide catered meals for training events at the Louisiana National Guard Training Center in Pineville, LA. The contractor will be responsible for preparing and serving three meals per day, along with healthy snacks, during two training sessions scheduled from December 3-13, 2024, and January 7-18, 2025, totaling approximately 2,345 meals. This procurement is critical for ensuring that federal law enforcement trainees receive the necessary nutrition to support their rigorous training requirements. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by 3:00 PM EST on November 6, 2024, and direct any questions to Christopher Jones and Julie Simpson via email by 5:00 PM EST on October 25, 2024.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Christopher Jones
    christopher.jones10@usdoj.gov
    Julie Simpson
    julie.simpson@usdoj.gov
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    Pricing Sheet.xlsx
    The TOD SOG Food Requirement outlines the specifications for food supply services needed from December 3, 2024, to January 18, 2025. The request details specific quantities for various meal types, including 805 breakfast meals, 805 lunch meals, 735 dinner meals, and 1,610 snacks. Each item is measured in 'each' as the unit of issue. The document emphasizes the total contract value, although detailed pricing per unit or total contract value is not provided. This file serves as part of a federal Request for Proposals (RFP) and outlines requirements necessary for contractors to provide food services, ensuring proper nourishment during the indicated period. It highlights the government’s effort to procure essential services for specific programs or events, reflecting logistical planning and resource management in federal contracts.
    PWS for RFQ.pdf
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for a service contract with the United States Marshals Service (USMS) for providing prepared meals to trainees of the Special Operations Group (SOG) at Camp Beauregard in Pineville, LA. The contractor will manage all aspects of food service, including meal planning, preparation, and cleanup, ensuring healthy, nutrient-rich meals suitable for the rigorous training environment. The contract specifies the provision of a minimum number of personnel, equipment, and food supplies, with emphasis on hygiene and quality standards. The period of performance includes scheduled training dates in December 2024 and January 2025, estimating a total of 2,345 meals provided, along with specific meal types (breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks). The contractor must adhere to food specifications established by federal and state guidelines and ensure that employees meet necessary certification and health regulations. The contractor is also responsible for safe transport of meals to various off-site training locations within a 20-mile radius, maintaining compliance with installation security policies. The document further details operational hours, cleaning standards, and various technical exhibits outlining food specifications, operational requirements, and deliverables to guarantee the provision of adequate food services for the USMS training operations.
    PWS Summary for RFQ.pdf
    The document outlines a Performance Work Statement (PWS) for a federal food service contract with the United States Marshals Service (USMS), focusing on full-service catering for the Tactical Operations Division’s training events. The contractor must prepare and serve meals, adhering to specific schedules, and maintain cleanliness in food preparation and dining areas. Key periods within the contract include two training sessions in December 2024 and January 2025, serving approximately 1,120 and 1,225 meals, respectively, with detailed meal types and quantity variations noted. Important sections of the PWS address installation access, site visits, and compliance with food safety standards, including necessary personnel certifications. The contractor is held to strict performance metrics, with 100% success rates required for most objectives to ensure high standards of food quality and service. Various technical exhibits outline operating hours, off-site locations, deliverables schedules, and specific security protocols. The contractor's adherence to regulations, menu submissions, and licensing requirements is also emphasized to ensure operational efficiency and safety during the training events. This PWS serves as a critical framework for ensuring quality food service to meet the needs of federal law enforcement training programs.
    Question for SAM.pdf
    This document pertains to a government Request for Proposal (RFP) for professional food preparation services. It outlines four primary questions that prospective contractors must address: the company's expertise in professional food preparation services, strategies for meeting food specificity requirements, staffing plans for the services, and a logistical approach for meal service delivery in a specified scenario involving multiple dining locations at different times. The RFP emphasizes the need for companies to demonstrate relevant experience, detail their operational procedures for maintaining service quality and compliance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS), and showcase their ability to efficiently manage transportation and scheduling for meal delivery to various facilities located at distances with diverse road conditions. Overall, the purpose of this document is to solicit detailed responses from bidders that assure the federal government of the contractor's capability to provide timely and effective food services in a structured environment, thereby emphasizing the importance of reliability and organization in fulfilling government contracts.
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