ARNG - Food Service Equipment: Fort Chaffee
ID: 12273071Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW7MW USPFO ACTIVITY AR ARNGNORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR, 72199-9600, USA

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)

PSC

FOOD COOKING, BAKING, AND SERVING EQUIPMENT (7310)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4217bbbea997480993fe6ea308587029/view
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    Description

    The Arkansas Army National Guard is seeking quotations for food service equipment to be delivered to Fort Chaffee in Barling, Arkansas, as part of a federal contract opportunity. The procurement includes a variety of essential items such as two-door reach-in refrigerators and freezers, convection ovens, commercial gas griddles, ice machines, and food serving bars, all of which must meet specified brand or equal standards. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the operational capabilities of the Army National Guard's food service operations while promoting small business participation, as the contract is set aside for total small business participation under NAICS code 333415. Quotations are due by April 16, 2025, and must be submitted to Eric Osborne at eric.d.osborne8.civ@mail.mil, with compliance to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) being mandatory for interested vendors.

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    Eric Osborne
    (501) 212-4360
    eric.d.osborne8.civ@mail.mil
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    COMBINED SYNOPSIS - Food Service Equipment.pdf
    The Arkansas Army National Guard is soliciting quotations for food service equipment through a combined synopsis/solicitation. The request, set to close on April 16, 2025, is aimed at small businesses under the NAICS code 333415, with a total small business set-aside approach. The equipment required includes various items such as two-door reach-in refrigerators and freezers, convection ovens, commercial gas griddles, ice machines, and food serving bars, among others. Each item must meet specified brand or equal standards, detailing features, capacities, and operational requirements. Quotations must be submitted to Eric Osborne, the contract specialist, alongside necessary certifications and acknowledgments of procurement terms. Evaluation criteria will include technical capability, past performance, and price, with the government reserving the right to award based on the most advantageous offers without discussions. Compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) is mandatory, and vendors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). This initiative reflects the Army National Guard's aim to procure essential equipment while fostering small business participation in federal contracting.
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