Pre-packaged Meals for 190th ENG BN
ID: W912LR25Q0007Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW7PA USPFO ACTIVITY PR ARNGFORT BUCHANAN, PR, 00934, USA

NAICS

Food Service Contractors (722310)

PSC

COMPOSITE FOOD PACKAGES (8970)

Set Aside

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

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Puerto Rico National Guard, is seeking quotes for the provision of pre-packaged meals for the 190th Engineer Battalion, with a focus on delivering 1,359 prepared dinner and breakfast packages over three days from December 5 to December 7, 2024. This procurement is a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, emphasizing compliance with food safety standards and timely delivery to Camp Santiago in Salinas, Puerto Rico. The meals must adhere to specified nutritional guidelines and temperature controls to ensure safe consumption, reflecting the importance of quality assurance in military food services. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by November 1, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Contract Specialists Maria del Mar Ruiz and Argenies Gonzalez via their provided emails.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Maria del Mar Ruiz ( Contract Specialist)
    maria.d.ruizperez.mil@army.mil
    Argenies Gonzalez (Contract Specialist)
    argenies.e.gonzalezgarcia.mil@army.mil
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    This document outlines a 21-day menu designed for a food service program, featuring various breakfast, lunch, and dinner options with nutritional information for each meal. It is structured into menus for specific days, detailing assorted condiments, breads, main dishes, portion sizes, calorie counts, and critical control points (CCP) for food safety, specifically the necessary delivery temperatures to ensure safe consumption. The meals include a variety of ingredients such as eggs, meats, vegetables, grains, and dairy products, emphasizing nutrition while adhering to food safety standards. Each day presents a diverse selection of meals ensuring individuals have varied dietary options. The purpose of this document likely ties to government RFPs or grant applications aiming to provide nutritional food services, possibly for federal, state, or local institutions. Ensuring compliance with health regulations and offering balanced meals is central to this initiative, reflecting a commitment to public health and community welfare.
    The government document outlines a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the provision of prepared meals for the 190th FSC ENG BN under the Puerto Rico National Guard. Issued on October 22, 2024, the RFQ seeks quotes for 1359 prepared dinner packages across three days from December 5 to December 7, 2024, and breakfast packages for the following three days, totaling 1359 meals. This solicitation is 100% reserved for small businesses under FAR 19.5, emphasizing compliance with technical specifications and proper food safety standards as per Army directives. Key considerations include timely delivery to Camp Santiago, compliance with sanitary regulations, and maintaining specified temperature ranges during transport. Proposals will be evaluated based on compliance with solicitation requirements and pricing, with the government aiming to award a fixed-price contract to the lowest acceptable bidder. Offerors must provide details such as CAGE codes and UEI numbers. The process stresses the importance of quality assurance, suggesting potential inspection of food preparation facilities, and mandates the submission of prices inclusive of all costs. The document serves as an essential guide for prospective vendors to understand the submission requirements and evaluation criteria for this procurement opportunity.
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