Delivered Meals for NVARNG in Florence, AZ
ID: W9124X25Q0004Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW7NM USPFO ACTIVITY NV ARNGCARSON CITY, NV, 89701-6807, USA

NAICS

Caterers (722320)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- FOOD (S203)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/162c805292d845acb84b14f1166f2a58/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Nevada Army National Guard, is seeking proposals for the delivery of catered meals for the 240th and 777th units in Florence, Arizona, scheduled from April 2 to April 6, 2025. The procurement requires vendors to provide 118 individually boxed breakfast and dinner meals daily, adhering to specific dietary requirements and nutritional standards, with breakfast to be delivered by 6:00 AM and dinner by 5:00 PM. This initiative is crucial for maintaining the health and morale of service members during their training exercises, ensuring they receive quality nutrition. Interested small businesses must submit their quotations via email to the contracting officer, Scott Wittry, by 11:59 PM PST on February 26, 2025, and are encouraged to review the detailed requirements outlined in the solicitation documents.

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    Combined Synopsis Solicitation AZ Commerical Meals for 240th and 777th.docx
    The Nevada Army National Guard is soliciting quotations for the delivery of commercial meals in Florence, AZ, under RFQ# W9124X-25-Q-0004. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation prepared according to FAR regulations. The solicitation is set aside for small businesses, specifically categorized under NAICS 722320 - Caterers, with a size standard of $9 million. The RFQ includes detailed instructions for proposal submission, emphasizing the requirement for vendors to provide a proposed menu along with information on food subcontractors. Quotations must be submitted by email to the designated contracting officer, Scott Wittry, by 11:59 PM PST on February 26, 2025. Responses to questions regarding the solicitation are due by February 21, 2025. The evaluation will consider price and technical capability, focusing on deliverables' alignment with government needs. The contractors must meet various certifications and representation requirements outlined in the document, ensuring compliance with federal procurement standards. The solicitation emphasizes the importance of registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) for eligibility in the bidding process.
    Pricing Sheet 240th and 777th Meals.docx
    The provided pricing sheet outlines the requirements for meal delivery services from April 2 to April 6, 2025, for the 240th/777th unit located in Florence, AZ. Bidders must complete the pricing schedule by including all costs associated with delivering breakfast and dinner meals for specified days, totaling 118 meals per day. The pricing should reflect the meal costs and deliverables, including delivery times set for 6:00 AM for breakfast and 5:00 PM for dinner. Bidders are required to submit a proposed menu along with their offer. The document collects essential business details from the bidder, such as company name, address, contact information, and relevant identification codes. The RFP indicates that multiple awards may be granted, emphasizing the need for comprehensive pricing quotes across all locations and line items. Overall, this document serves as a formal Request for Proposals (RFP) aimed at soliciting bids for catering services specific to a military unit, ensuring compliance with government regulations regarding meal provision.
    Service Contract Act WD 2015.5469 Rev 26 Pinal County.pdf
    The document is a Wage Determination under the Service Contract Act, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, outlining minimum wage and fringe benefits for various occupations in Arizona's Maricopa and Pinal counties. Effective from 2025, it stipulates specific wage rates based on Executive Orders 14026 and 13658, requiring contractors to pay at least $17.75 or $13.30 per hour, depending on the contract date. It details wage rates for numerous occupations, such as clerical, automotive, healthcare, and technical roles, each with assigned hourly rates. Additionally, it outlines employer obligations regarding health and welfare benefits, vacation, paid sick leave (per Executive Order 13706), holidays, and uniform allowances. It includes information on the conformance process for any unlisted job classifications and provides resources for compliance with regulations. This document serves to protect workers in service contracts, ensuring fair compensation and benefits while guiding federal and state contracting processes.
    SOO - FY25 240th IWQ - FOOD.docx
    The Nevada National Guard has issued a Statement of Objectives (SOO) seeking catered meal services for their individual weapons qualification training, scheduled for April 2-6, 2025, in Florence, AZ. The primary goal is to provide daily hot breakfast and dinner meals to participating personnel. The government will supply a site manager and necessary facilities, while the contractor must deliver individually boxed meals, adhering to specific dietary requirements, including vegetarian options. Breakfast services require the delivery of 118 meals daily by 6:00 AM, while dinner needs 118 meals by 5:00 PM. Detailed meal specifications include calorie counts, main entrée choices, vegetable options, and various beverage selections, emphasizing nutritional quality, minimal sodium, and no trans fats. The document outlines extensive meal preparation criteria, defining acceptable cooking methods and ingredient standards. Overall, this RFP aims to ensure the sustained health and morale of the service members during their training event through quality meal provisions, thereby fostering operational effectiveness and well-being. The comprehensive approach in the SOO demonstrates the government's commitment to supporting military training efforts while addressing dietary needs.
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