Southern CA Zone National Forests Incident Support Meals & Hydration Region 5 / At-Incident Management Support Branch
ID: 1202RZ25Q0001Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA-FS, AT-INCIDENT MGT SVCS BRANCHBoise, ID, 837055354, USA

NAICS

Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing (311991)

PSC

SPECIAL DIETARY FOODS AND FOOD SPECIALTY PREPARATIONS (8940)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/eeb114d2c9c740ecb65d72c39f650d8b/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service, is seeking qualified small businesses to provide incident support meals and hydration for wildland firefighting operations in the Southern California National Forests, covering the Angeles, San Bernardino, Cleveland, and Los Padres regions. This procurement involves establishing a Preseason Incident-Blanket Purchase Agreement (I-BPA) for the delivery of high-quality meal provisions and hydration options, including sack lunches and beverages, from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2029. The initiative is crucial for ensuring effective logistical support during emergency wildfire situations, with a total ceiling for purchases capped at $250,000. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by January 14, 2025, at 12:00 PM PDT, to the Contracting Officer, Darrin Jackson, via email at darrin.jackson@usda.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Darrin Jackson
    (509) 818-7705
    darrin.jackson@usda.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    CombinedSynopsis_RFQ 1202RZ25Q0001_Meals_Hydration.pdf
    The USDA Forest Service has issued Solicitation Number 1202RZ25Q0001, a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Preseason Incident-Blanket Purchase Agreement (I-BPA). This agreement covers providing meals and hydration support for wildland firefighting operations in Southern California National Forests (Angeles, San Bernardino, Cleveland, and Los Padres) from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2029. The procurement is exclusively set aside for small businesses, under the NAICS code 311991. Vendors are required to deliver high-quality meal provisions, including sack lunches and hydration options like water, ice, and sports drinks, meeting specific nutritional standards. The proposal submission involves pricing for various food and delivery items, with an emphasis on the contractor's ability to provide necessary resources swiftly, adhering to government guidelines. Payment terms are established, with the total ceiling for purchases capped at $250,000. Proposals must include necessary documentation, including an experience questionnaire and compliance with regulations regarding food service. This RFQ reflects the government's effort to ensure effective logistical support during emergency wildfire situations while prioritizing local small businesses and adherence to federal procurement standards.
    SF30 Amendment_P00001_1202RZ25Q0001_R5MealsHydration.pdf
    This document is a formal amendment regarding the solicitation for the USDA Forest Service's At-Incident Management Support (AIMS) Branch, specifically related to incident support meals and hydration for the Southern California Zone National Forests. The primary purpose of this amendment is to extend the deadline for quote submission to January 14, 2025, at 12:00 PM PDT. The amendment outlines required acknowledgment methods for the receipt of this change, including completing specific items on the form, or providing acknowledgment through a separate letter or electronic communication that references the solicitation and amendment numbers. The document emphasizes that offers may be rejected if acknowledgment is not timely received. Except for the extended submission date, all other terms and conditions specified in the original solicitation remain unchanged and fully effective. This amendment serves to ensure adherence to protocol within the context of federal procurement procedures and maintain the integrity of the bidding process.
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