Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

**THIS AMENDENMENT IS TO EXEND THE SOLICIATION CLOSE DATE UNTIL 1APRIL2022** COMBINED SYNOPSIS AND SOLICITATION W50S6X22Q0007 NOTICE TO OFFERORS The Government intends to issue one or multiple blanket... **THIS AMENDENMENT IS TO EXEND THE SOLICIATION CLOSE DATE UNTIL 1APRIL2022** COMBINED SYNOPSIS AND SOLICITATION W50S6X22Q0007 NOTICE TO OFFERORS The Government intends to issue one or multiple blanket purchase agreements (BPAs) for Cooking Services for the Delaware Air National Guard (DEANG) as set forth in the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation and the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). The number of awarded BPAs will be determined by the Government. Please reference solicitation W50S6X22Q0007 on all correspondence. THIS SOLICITATION IS SET ASIDE 100% FOR SMALL BUSINESS. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under the test program for commercial items found at FAR 13.5, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; capabilities statements are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number W50S6X22Q0007 is being issued as a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation. Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2022-04. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 722310 and the corresponding small business size standard is $ 41.5 million. LINE ITEMS: Item 0001: PLEASE PRICE EACH WEEKEND OUT SEPERATELY. THE PRICING WILL BE EVALUATED ON A PER WEEKEND BASIS. COOKING SERVICE (IAW PWS) 14-15 MAY COOKING SERVICE (IAW PWS) 4-5 JUNE COOKING SERVICE (IAW PWS) 10-11 SEPTEMBER FOB Destination DUE DATES: Questions due by: 3 MAR 2022 @ 2:00 P.M. EST -Shall be submitted, in writing via email, to the contracting POCs identified in the RFQ. All emails shall be identified in the subject with the RFQ number. -Responses to questions will be provided in the form of an update to the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation on Contract Opportunities by: 16 MARCH 2022 @ 2:00 P.M. EST -Submission shall be valid for 180 days after the submission due date NOTICE TO OFFERORS: Please note that a BPA is not a contract. A BPA is a streamlined method for acquiring products or services on an as needed basis from qualified sources that are readily available and thus eliminate the need for repetitive costly re-procurements. The Government is planning on issuing 1 Call Order per year for approximately 3 separate Drill Weekends. Establishment of a BPA does not guarantee calls will be made. There is no minimum guaranteed quantity. The Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this notice. The Government is not obligated to notify respondents of the results of this notice. Awarded BPA holder(s) will undergo annual inspections to ensure standards are met. The BPA(s) will have up to a five (5) year ordering period with a ceiling of up to $250,000.00, the BPA will expire after 5 years or the $250,000.00 ceiling is reached, whichever comes first. BPA calls will have a purchase limit of $100,000.00 per call. The ceiling of each agreement can be increased or decreased at any time by the Contracting Officer (KO) via a bilateral modification to meet current and future requirements. Such instances can include pandemics, natural disasters, and any other reason the Government determines the need for increased or decreased lodging accommodations are needed. Funding is not assigned to the BPA, but will be assigned to each Call Order. The Government will only be obligated to the extent of calls placed against an awarded BPA. The offeror shall ensure the Service Contract Act Wage Determination is being followed. The Government reserves the right to cancel this combined synopsis/solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this combined synopsis/solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs. In accordance with FAR 52.212-1(g) which is incorporated by reference, the Government intends to evaluate capabilities statements and award a BPA without discussions with offerors. Please review FAR 52.212-1 in its entirety. Offerors must have a current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov as of the date of award determination to be eligible for award. Offerors shall ensure all representations and certifications are current in SAM as a condition of award. LIST OF SOLICITATION ATTACHMENTS: 1. Performance Work Statement (PWS) 2. Wage Determination 3. Requirements Summary 4. Bid Worksheet 5. Information Worksheet DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS: The Delaware Air National Guard is requesting capabilities statements for Cooking Services. Please refer to the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) for a full description of the services requested. CAPABILITIES STATEMENT PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS: To ensure timely and equitable evaluation of capabilities statements, offerors shall adhere to the following instructions in preparing their capabilities statements. Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors. Failure to meet a requirement may result in an offeror being ineligible for award. Offerors shall clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale. CAPABILITIES STATEMENT SIZE: Capabilities statements shall be submitted on company letterhead, and page size shall be 8.5 x 11 inches. Pages may be single or double-spaced. The text size shall be no less than Times New Roman 10 point. Use at least 1- inch margins on all sides of each page. Pages shall be numbered sequentially. Capabilities shall not exceed 3 pages in length (excluding the evaluation worksheet). Fewer pages is preferable but it must address all the information listed below. No paper copies will be accepted, only emails according to the solicitation to kelly.hess@us.af.mil . TABLES, CHARTS, GRAPHS, AND FIGURES Legible tables, charts, graphs, and figures shall be used wherever practical to depict organizations, systems and layout, implementation schedules, plans, etc. These displays shall be uncomplicated, legible and shall not exceed 11 by 17 inches in size when printed. For tables, charts, graphs and figures, the text shall be no smaller than 8 point. The following must be included in the capabilities statement: Ability to meet ALL criteria of the PWS and dates requested. The offeror shall provide information about the quality of meals they will provide. They shall also address how quality issues will be dealt with and how complaints will be handed. Including time line for rectification. The offeror shall submit the Information Worksheet- including pricing, a capability statement that addresses the ability to meet the needs of the DEANG along with details on how to deal with quality issues, and the bid worksheet. EVALUATION CRITERIA: Basis of award is best value. BPA(s) will be awarded on the basis of the best value to the government. The below evaluation factors will be utilized for evaluation of capabilities statements. EVALUATION FACTORS: Evaluation Factor 1 – Capabilities Statement The offeror shall clearly identify all criteria listed above in their capabilities statement and information worksheet(s). All proposed food preparation standards must be compliant with the requirements set forth in the PWS. Technical compliance will be rated as either acceptable or unacceptable based on the demonstrated adherence to the requirements in the PWS. Evaluation Factor 2- Past Performance Past Performance: The DEANG will determine acceptability based on either Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) ratings, Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System (eSRS) or from other sources (if necessary). Recency of past performance is determined by work completed within the past three (3) years. If an offeror has no recent or relevant past performance, past performance will be treated as neutral, resulting in an acceptable rating. Past Performance will be rated as either, Acceptable or Unacceptable. Evaluation Factor 3 – Proposed Team The offeror shall propose a team of individuals employed by the offeror. No temporary employees shall be used. The team shall include at a minimum 6-8 personnel for prepping, serving and cleaning for the identified RSD weekends. The prepping shall be conducted the day before the scheduled RSD and coordinated with the Project Manager. *Note: An evaluation will be conducted against the evaluation criteria and the offerors capabilities statement(s), and an award will be based on the capabilities statement that represents the best value to the Government given the outcome of the evaluation of capabilities statements against the evaluation criteria. Failure to meet a technical requirement may result in an offer being removed from consideration. PRICING. Prices listed in the BPA are firm fixed price and shall not include tax, as Government’s procurements are tax exempt. The Government intends on sending a request for quote for each call/order where pricing and availability is verified. All vendors are cautioned that they are not to accept task orders from any individual that is not listed and obligated call/order must be signed by a Contracting Officer. If this condition is not complied with, the Government is not obligated to make payment. PAYMENT/INVOICE INFORMATION: All payments will be made by Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). Each order/call will specify how to invoice. See clause DFARS 252.232-7006 contained herein. All task orders placed against this BPA will be funded individually.