W912LR25Q0004 Prepared Meals for Army National Guard Unit – I CO 40TH SB, (1ST 65TH INF)

W912LR25Q0004 - Prepared Meals for Army National Guard Unit – I CO 40TH SB, (1ST 65TH INF)

This is a combined synopsis solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a request for Quote (RFQ) competed IAW FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures and FAR Part 12, Commercial Products. Quotes failing to meet all the terms and conditions of this solicitation; to include buy terms, line-item descriptions, and attachments, may not be evaluated for award. One (1) firm-fixed price (FFP) contract will be awarded resulting from this solicitation. Any reference to the term “BID” in this solicitation is used synonymously with the word “QUOTE”. Please see FAR 13.004-Legal effect of quotations. Clauses and provisions included in FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 are incorporated by reference unless additionally clarified in this RFQ via addendums.

The Puerto Rico National Guard Purchase and Contracting Office intends to utilize this Request for Quote (RFQ) to obtain offers for the purchase of the following: Prepared Meals for Army National Guard Unit – I CO 40TH SB, (1ST 65TH INF)

Place of Delivery/Performance: Building 403, Camp Santiago, Salinas, Puerto Rico 00751.

Delivery Date/Period of Performance: 25 October 2024 to 27 October 2024

The Government intends to select only one quote to award a FIRM FIXED PRICE purchase order.

Note: The contractor shall include in their response applicable taxes, fees, and rates.

All quoters must have a Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code and be registered with System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov. Please review all sought requirements thoroughly as incomplete offers will not be considered for evaluation. All quoters must list Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number, CAGE code, and Federal TIN with Company name, POC, and phone number. To obtain or renew a UEI number or CAGE code, please visit https://www.sam.gov. Lack of registration in the SAM database will make a quoter ineligible for award. Vendor must also be registered in Wide Area Workflow to receive payment through electronic funds transfer. If you are not currently registered, please visit the following website https://piee.eb.mil/ to complete your free of charge registration. All quoters must be a certified Small Business of the solicited socio-economic group (if specified) in SAM at time of submitting quotes and at time of award or quoter will be ineligible for award.

The procuring office DOES NOT and will NOT respond questions pertaining to SAM Registration and business classification (small vs. large), or procedures for becoming a Small Business or any of the applicable socio-economic classifications. Quoters are responsible for meeting the requirements for the set-aside at the time of submission of OFFERS and AWARD.

No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer. The Government will not pay for costs incurred in the preparation of offers.

Refer to attachment: W912LR25Q0004 Solicitation.pdf and "21 Day Choices Menu for Prepared Meals.pdf" for basis of award, description of requirement, and solicitation terms and conditions.

Note: This contract opportunity was advertised under notice ID W912LR24Q0004 Prepared Meals for Army National Guard Unit – I CO 40TH SB, (1ST 65TH INF) and is the SAME REQUIREMENT. The notice ID W912LR24Q0004 was canceled AND replaced by this notice. The requirement is still for the same dates, location, and quantities as previously specified.