Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Combined Synopsis Solicitation, FCI Big Spring FY21 3RD Quarter Food Bid - SUBSISTENCE Solicitation Number: 15B50321Q00008 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in acc... Combined Synopsis Solicitation, FCI Big Spring FY21 3RD Quarter Food Bid - SUBSISTENCE Solicitation Number: 15B50321Q00008 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. General Information The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution Big Spring, Texas, intends to issue solicitation 15B50321Q00008, for the requirements of: subsistence and related items. This solicitation is restricted to 100% Small Business, FOB Destination. Please ensure that you only bid on items that you can and will provide meeting the provided specifications. If you cannot provide items that you were awarded, performance will be affected and may affect future awards. The contract type is a firm-fixed price. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code applicable to this requirement is 311991. This solicitation is restricted to 100% Small Business, FOB Destination. The small business size standard is 500 employees. Faith-Based and Community-Based Organizations have the right to submit offers/quotes equally with other organizations for contracts for which they are eligible. The point of contact for all information regarding this solicitation is Cornelius Daniel, Contract Specialist, c2daniel@bop.gov. This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ), and distributed solely through the Federal Business Opportunities website, www.beta.sam.gov. All future information about this acquisition, including solicitation amendments, will also be distributed solely though this site. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure that they have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition. The only format for answering questions will be through e-mail (No phone calls please). Submission of Quotations Completed quotes may be submitted through electronic commerce and e-mailed to c2daniel@bop.gov . All responsible sources must submit a written quote on the attached specification sheet which will be considered for award. Quoted rates shall be submitted for the “Job”, in which one price must be provided for all parts as per the specifications, including delivery FOB Destination. The date for receipts of quotes is no later than 2:00pm Central Standard time on Friday, March 12, 2021. Quotes must be marked with the solicitation number (15B50321Q00008) and include Quoter’s DUNS number, point of contact information, and all required information, to the attention of Cornelius Daniel, Contract Specialist. Any questions regarding this requirement may be submitted to Cornelius Daniel, Contract Specialist, at c2daniel@bop.gov. Award The Government reserves the right to make a single award, or multiple awards to the responsible Quoter(s) whose quote, conforming to the solicitation, is considered to be most advantageous to the Government, with price being considered. Past performance will be considered approximately equal in value to price. The Best Value Determination method will be used to make award for this requirement. FAR defines “Best value” as the expected outcome of an acquisition that, in the Government’s estimation, provides the greatest overall benefit in response to the requirement. Please include shipping in all pricing Considerations for this best value determination include 1 – Price; 2 - Past Performance to include timeliness of delivery, providing correct product as specified, completing order as awarded/quoted, quality of items provided, and providing the correct quantity of items awarded, as well as FAPIIS and PPIRS reports; (Poor past performance, failure to deliver awarded items in the past, not meeting required specifications, etc.), may result with the vendors quotes being considered as a non-responsible vendor. 3 - Technically Acceptable Item. Delivery Deliveries will be made to the Institution Warehouse at the Federal Correctional Institution, Big Spring, Warehouse Rd., Building 602, Big Spring, Texas 79720. INVOICES/PAYMENT Payment will be made using the Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or the Government Purchase Card. Each Quoter is required per FAR 52.213-3(b)(2) to complete their representations and certifications via the Online Representations and Certifications Applications (SAM) at www.sam.gov. A detailed invoice can be submitted electronically or by mail by the company, to the address below: Jason Cerda, Accounting Technician Bernadette Cruz, Accounting Technician FCI, Big Spring FCI, Big Spring Big Spring, TX 79720 Big Spring, TX 79720 jcerda@bop.gov b2cruz@bop.gov The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2021-01 effective October 1, 2020.