LAARNG HHC 2-156TH IBCT ANNUAL TRAINING BOXED MEALS
ID: W912NR25R0006Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW7NB USPFO ACTIVITY LA ARNGPINEVILLE, LA, 71360-0000, USA

NAICS

Caterers (722320)

PSC

MEAT, POULTRY, AND FISH (8905)

Set Aside

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

    The Department of Defense, through the Louisiana Army National Guard (LAARNG), is seeking proposals from qualified small businesses to provide boxed hot meals for their Annual Training scheduled from February 6 to February 13, 2025. The procurement involves delivering breakfast and dinner meals to four designated locations in Louisiana: Abbeville, Breaux Bridge, Jeanerette, and New Iberia, with a focus on compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations. This contract is critical for ensuring that military personnel receive nutritious meals during their training exercises, and it will be awarded based on the lowest priced technically acceptable proposal. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by February 3, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, and can direct inquiries to Ms. Lavon Wilson at lavon.d.wilson.civ@army.mil or Mrs. Crystal Stiles at crystal.l.stiles2.civ@army.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ms. LAVON WILSON
    (318) 290-5873
    (318) 290-5986
    lavon.d.wilson.civ@army.mil
    Crystal Lynn Stiles
    (318) 290-5933
    13182905886
    crystal.l.stiles2.civ@army.mil
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    The document outlines the specifications for catering services required by the Louisiana Army National Guard (LAARNG) for preparing and delivering boxed meals. It defines the scope of work, emphasizing adherence to state and local sanitation laws, delivery logistics, and food safety guidelines. Contractors must provide individually packaged meals, maintaining specific internal temperatures during preparation and delivery. The caterer is responsible for supplying necessary utensils, condiments, and beverages while ensuring no repeated menu items are served within a five-day period. Additionally, they must comply with operational security measures, including not disclosing sensitive delivery information. Meal plans, quantity adjustments, and delivery instructions vary by unit, and the government may alter orders up to 72 hours before service. The focus on sanitation, food handling, and delivery timing underscores the importance of quality and compliance in fulfilling government contracting requirements for meal services.
    The document is a Field Menu Report for a 21-day meal plan (FY24) utilized by government programs, outlining detailed menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for each day. It indicates specific recipes and portion sizes, categorized under records (REC #) for easy reference. Each meal comprises various components including protein, vegetables, grains, and beverages, with items such as scrambled eggs, vegetable juice cocktails, assorted cereals, and different meat dishes prominently featured. Within the menu structure, nutritional considerations appear to be part of the planning process, aiming to provide balanced meals to beneficiaries. The report also highlights quantity requirements for each item, suggesting adherence to specified dietary guidelines necessary for government-funded programs. The document emphasizes the need for compliant and nutritious meal options within a clear framework, relevant in the context of federal grants and RFP processes, where detailed and systematic approaches to meal provision are essential for meeting grant stipulations and fulfilling community needs.
    The document is a quotation worksheet for vendors responding to a federal solicitation for meal services scheduled in early February 2025. It outlines vendor requirements, including essential company information such as contact details, tax identification numbers, business size categorization, and the name of the person quoting prices. Vendors are required to provide pricing for various meal types, including breakfast and dinner boxes for multiple locations: Abbeville, Breaux Bridge, Jeanerette, and New Iberia. The solicitation specifies that pricing is all-inclusive, covering services, supplies, and delivery. Vendors must also address a representation clause regarding the use of covered telecommunications equipment in their operations. The submission deadline is established as February 3, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central Time, requiring proposals to be sent via email to designated contacts. Crucially, the worksheet contains a checklist to ensure completeness and compliance of the vendor's submission, including registration status in SAM and representation selections. This document is integral to the procurement process, ensuring that responses are structured and complete for evaluation by the federal agency.
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