Catering Services International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) San Salvador
ID: 191NLE25N8451Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Buyer

STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFACQUISITIONS - INLWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

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Food Service Contractors (722310)

PSC

SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: CONTRACT/PROCUREMENT/ACQUISITION SUPPORT (R707)

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https://sam.gov/opp/e1acca69d96241ca8b1ce556dfc5bb81/view
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    The U.S. Department of State is seeking qualified small businesses to provide catering services for the International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) located in San Salvador, El Salvador. The contractor will be responsible for delivering daily meals, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with two snack breaks, while accommodating the dietary preferences of a diverse student population from Central and South America and the Caribbean. This procurement is crucial for supporting the training programs at ILEA, with an anticipated contract type of firm-fixed-price emphasizing technical merit over cost. Interested vendors must respond to the Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI) by November 27, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Margaret (Renee) Gaudreau at GaudreauMR@state.gov or by phone at 202-417-5203.

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    Gaudreau, Margaret (Renee)
    (202) 417-5203
    GaudreauMR@state.gov
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    RFI.pdf
    The U.S. Department of State is soliciting feedback through a Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI) for catering services at the International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) in San Salvador, El Salvador. The aim is to perform market research to identify qualified small businesses capable of fulfilling catering requirements for ILEA participants. Services will include daily meals and break refreshments, accommodating varying schedules and unforeseen changes. The anticipated contract type is firm-fixed-price, with an emphasis on technical merit over cost in the selection process. Prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management and prepare a response detailing company profile, technical capabilities, and relevant experience. The submission deadline is November 27, 2024. The government encourages responses from small businesses across socioeconomic platforms and seeks insights on contract structuring and proposal development from industry participants. This RFI does not guarantee future solicitations and responses will not form binding contracts. Overall, the document underscores the government's intent to explore vendor capabilities and optimize the RFP process for catering services at the ILEA Academy.
    SOW-Catering-ILEA-SanSal-2024-Revised-06252024.docx
    The International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) in San Salvador is seeking a catering services provider for the 2024-2029 training period. The contractor will provide daily meals including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with two snack breaks, accommodating dietary preferences of a diverse student population from Central and South America, and the Caribbean. Services must be flexible to adapt to changes in the academic schedule. The contractor should have a minimum of ten years' experience in international cuisine and must prepare meals under the supervision of a certified international chef. The contractor will be responsible for supplying meal-related equipment and maintaining hygiene standards, while ILEA will provide basic kitchen infrastructure. Key personnel include a Contract Manager and a Chef, both of whom must possess relevant educational qualifications and experience in the food service industry. Invoices are submitted post-course completion, and approximately 62,000 meals are expected annually across around fifty classes. Furthermore, the agency reserves the right to inspect food service quality and terminate the contract with two weeks' notice if standards are not met, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
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