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/c7631450a00c4b6995a999cba9309724/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service, is seeking quotations for a Preseason Incident-Blanket Purchase Agreement (I-BPA) to provide meals and hydration for the Southern California Zone National Forests, which include the Angeles, San Bernardino, Cleveland, and Los Padres National Forests. The procurement aims to ensure the supply and delivery of essential food items such as sack lunches, water, sports drinks, and ice, adhering to strict nutritional and variety specifications to support fire suppression and all-hazard incidents from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2029. This initiative is crucial for maintaining operational efficiency during incidents, with a total funding ceiling of $250,000 due to the sporadic nature of the requirements. Interested small businesses must submit their quotes to the Contracting Officer, Darrin Jackson, via email by the specified deadline, ensuring all inquiries are directed to him at darrin.jackson@usda.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Darrin Jackson
    (509) 818-7705
    darrin.jackson@usda.gov
    Files
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    CombinedSynopsis_RFQ 1202RZ25Q0001_Meals_Hydration.pdf
    The USDA Forest Service is soliciting quotations for a Preseason Incident-Blanket Purchase Agreement (I-BPA) focused on providing meals and hydration for the Southern California Zone National Forests, covering Angeles, San Bernardino, Cleveland, and Los Padres National Forests, over a period from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2029. This procurement is exclusively set aside for small businesses with a NAICS code of 311991. The key requirements include the supply and delivery of sack lunch provisions, water, sports drinks, and ice, adhering to strict nutrition and variety specifications. The solicitation details the ordering protocols, dispatch priorities, and payment processes, emphasizing compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). The document outlines specific standards for food items, packing, invoicing, and conditions for reimbursement. Additionally, the BPA has a ceiling of $250,000 due to the sporadic nature of incidents, and various technical requirements must be met regarding meal specifications. This initiative aims to ensure that the Forest Service can efficiently and effectively support fire suppression and all-hazard incidents. Interested contractors are required to submit their qualifications in accordance with the provided instructions.
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