Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

This message is to announce a change in the Solicitation Meeting date. The Solicitation Meeting will now be conducted on 24 March 2022 at 1:00PM (-4:00 San Juan, PR) through Microsoft Teams. You may a... This message is to announce a change in the Solicitation Meeting date. The Solicitation Meeting will now be conducted on 24 March 2022 at 1:00PM (-4:00 San Juan, PR) through Microsoft Teams. You may access the MS Teams meeting at the following Link: https://dod.teams.microsoft.us/l/meetup-Join/19%3Adod%3A2f2e8dabecd24b4a8ff5b5ead6a80198%40thread.tacv2/1647822060460?context=%7B%22Tid%22%3A%22fae6d70f-954b-4811-92b6-0530d6f84c43%22%2C%22Oid%22%3A%2230cca439-188d-4f6f-9371-54bf35b7fd6e%22%2C%22MessageId%22%3A%221647822060460%22%7D The Government intends to issue multiple blanket purchase agreements (BPAs) for Pre-Packaged Meals for the Puerto Rico Army National Guard as set forth in the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation and the attached Description of Requirements (DOR). Please reference solicitation W912LR22Q0001 on all correspondence. The Puerto Rico Army National Guard has a requirement to issue multiple Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to provide subsistence items for troops during the Inactive Duty Training (IDT) at Home Station Home Stations. Pre-packaged meals shall be delivered to the armories located within nine (9) regions of the commonwealth of Puerto Rico (Attachment 2). 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, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only Solicitation, we are requesting quotes and we will not make a written solicitation. This requirement is a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect in the Federal Acquisition Circular (2021-6). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number W912LR22Q0001 is being issued as a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation. 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: Breakfast Menus 1-21 Item 0002: Lunch Menus 1-21 Item 0003: Dinner Menus 1-21 FOB: Destination DUE DATES: 1. The Solicitation meeting is on March 21, 2022, 10am EST, using TEAMS. 2. The Industry Questions must be in writing and no later than April 4, 2022 at 11am EST. Questions may be send by emailed at joseph.e.vega-quinones.mil@army.mil and luz.m.riveracolon.mil@mail.mil. 3. The Response to Industry Questions shall be no later than April 18, 2022, 2pm EST. 4. Submit of Quotes must be no later than May 2, 2022, 2pm EST. Email quotes to joseph.e.vega-quinones.mil@army.mil and luz.m.riveracolon.mil@mail.mil. If there is any clarification is required, please email or call (787) 289-1400 x 7696. It is your responsibility to make sure your quote is received. 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. 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. The Government may request a site visit with any offeror to establish acceptability. Awarded BPA holders undergo annual visits to ensure standards are met. Each BPA will have up to a three (3) year ordering period with a ceiling of up to $2,275,179.20, the BPA will expire after three (3) years or the $2,275,179.20 ceiling is reached, whichever comes first. BPA calls will have a purchase limit of $249,999.99 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. The Government will only be obligated to the extent of calls placed against an awarded BPA. BPA call requests will be sent to some or all BPA awardees to verify if capacity is available to provide meal drop offs to the desired area requested. Government will rotate vendors under their discretion and vendor availability. The call will then be placed based on which BPA vendor has the capacity to handle the call and is willing to accept the call. The individual meal rates shall not exceed the maximum allowable General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) per diem rates for meals, which can be found at https://www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-book/per-diem-rates. 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 quotes and past performance 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. Offeror shall ensure all representations and certifications are current in SAM as a condition of award. EVALUATION CRITERIA: Basis of award is best value. BPA(s) will be awarded based on the best value to the government. The following evaluation factors will be utilized: EVALUATION FACTORS: Evaluation Factor 1- Past Performance: The PRARNG- P&C 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 2 – Quotes: PRARNG- P&C will determine lowest price (*See Quotes Preparation Instruction on Attached Combined Synopsis*) 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 payment will be made via Wide Area Workflow (https://piee.eb.mil/) and or Government Purchase Card (GPC). Each order/call will specify how to invoice. AUTHORIZED INDIVIDUALS: Upon acceptance of this BPA by the Contracting Officer, you will be required to furnish services when requested by the following authorized individuals (which may be modified by subsequent official notice): Contracting Officers: SGM Myriam Perez, (787) 289-1400 x 7694 Contract Specialist: CPT Joseph E. Vega, (787) 289-1400 x7696 SFC Luz Rivera, (787) 289-1400 x7698 SSG Chary Cotto, (787) 289-1400 x7616 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 within the USPFO-PR or National Guard. If this condition is not complied with, the Government is not obligated to make payment. NOTE: If there are changes to the above authorized individuals, a new list will be provided. PAYMENT/INVOICE INFORMATION: All payments will be made by Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) and or Government Purchase Card (GPC). 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.