Inactive Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Services)

00001 for Soliciation 140A2321Q0333 On page # 4 of the solicitation document is the following sentence. Wage determination: NO: 2015-5629, Revision: 13; Dated 07/16/2020; State California Q- When we w... 00001 for Soliciation 140A2321Q0333 On page # 4 of the solicitation document is the following sentence. Wage determination: NO: 2015-5629, Revision: 13; Dated 07/16/2020; State California Q- When we went to the SAM web site, the most current WD is revision # 14 Dated Dec 21, 2020. Which Wage determination should be use in the costing of the proposal? Answer: WD is revision # 14 Dated Dec 21, 2020. Attachment: Food Service Pricing Schedule Q- Please supply a revised, or new Pricing schedule excel document. The excel pricing schedule document provided is missing estimated meals for the Base Year, YR. #1 & YR #2. Answer: this will be attached to the amendment COVID effect - Is the anticipated enrollment for the new school year still anticipated to start with 400- 420 students beginning on August 19? Answer: - With California opening we are planning 380 if limited and 420 if fully open.¿¿ What COVID procedures are currently planned for the students at the start of the new School Year in the Dining Center ?¿¿ Answer: Currently discussing split lunch, and longer lunch.¿ We are also working on outdoor sitting as well.¿¿ Using the date of Thursday, August 19th to begin meal services. ¿ Q-¿Will this day be a full-service non-school day meal service?¿¿ Answer: As travel is still an issue this will be decided on that schedule, We sometimes request sack meals for those arriving before lunch so they can have something before dinner.¿ These numbers won't be available till about the first of August.¿ Q- Will we start with breakfast service?¿ Answer: If travel is normal First full day service would be August 20.¿ Q- When is the First day of Classes?¿ Answer: August 23, 2021 . 6.1.4 Sack Meals: Sack meals Q- In the SOW ¿ Sack meals section you have provided details on the Breakfast sack Meal, Lunch sack Meal and Dinner/weekend/athletic/Activities sack meal ¿ however, on attachment EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD Technical Proposal ¿ Proposal document to include: b.5 Sample Sack meal (Breakfast, Lunch, dinner) ( ( Requirement is in SOW 6.1.4 ) a. reimbursable Answer: A breakfast and lunch b. non-reimbursable Answer: Lunch and Dinner b.6 Sample Pre-meal Athletics (Requirement in SOW 6.1.4 ) Please clarify what we are to provide as Sample Sack Meal for (Breakfast, Lunch, dinner) and Sample Pre-meal Athletics ? Answer: An example of what you would place in this requirement (non reimbursable). Please clarify what we are to provide as Sample Sack Meal for (Breakfast, Lunch, dinner) and Sample Pre-meal Athletics ?¿ Answer: Please provide a menu of what would be offered. 6.2.4.b Once a month have an all-campus BBQ. The COR will schedule each month with meal time. When weather permits have additional (1) time a month picnic style cooked and served outdoors with at least 3 schedule during dinner. Contractor manager to advise COR of desired date(s) and menu 10 days in advance for COR approval. (Tables and appliances with wheels will remain indoors). Contractor to supply own tables for setting up food and serving Q- Please Confirm that the heated food cabinets are not permitted to be used for outdoor meal events ? Answer: Yes / Correct Q- Will SIHS supply the BBQ and Propane gas for outdoor BBQ events ? Answer: Yes Q- Tables ¿ Please clarify , is contractor required to purchase tables or required to set up tables provided by SIHS for an outdoor event ? Answer: The School will not provide tables. Q- Please Clarify have additional (1) time a month picnic style cooked and served outdoors with at least 3 schedule during dinner. What is at least 3 Schedule ? Is that 3 per semester ? Answer: 3 per year Q - 6.8.2 Condiments station: The condiment stations, as appropriate to the meal, for non USDA reimbursable meals, shall include ¿ Salt is not listed in the requirements . Is salt not allowed ?¿ Answer:¿Salt is allowed Salad Bar: The contractor shall provide a monitor for the salad bar to insure minimum waste and restocking. For dinners and weekend lunches salad bar is to be monitored to insure cleanliness and restocking. If applicable, Covid protocols will be followed. Additionally; to meet covid protocols, contractor will include offering prepackaged grab and go salad bar items to offer variety at meals) Q- Please supply a sample list of grab n Go salad bar items for this requirement and so each potential contractor will be proposing with the same requirements. Answer: ¿¿It will be up to the contractor to present a Grab & go, minimum 8 oz¿ (industry standard) and may use one of these examples (Garden, Greek, Italian, Southwest etc). THIS ACQUISITION IS FOR 100% NATIVE OWNED SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE UNDER THE BUY INDIAN ACT (25 U.S.C.) The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [ ] does [ ] does not meet the definition of Indian economic enterprise as defined in 1480.201. This is a solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation No.140A2321Q0333 herein cited will be procured under FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items. Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-05. This acquisition is OPEN to Business Sizes. NAICS Code: 722310. Period of Performance: Base Year Date of Award to July 1, 2021 Option Year 1 July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Option Year 2 July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024 Option Year 3 July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025 Option Year 4 July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026 Award will be made to the most technically acceptable offeror, whose quotation is conforming to the requirements herein, will be most advantageous to the Government, and is fair and reasonable. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: The selected contractor must receive security clearance from the Bureau of Indian Affairs/Education. In accordance with Multiple Federal Laws and regulations pertains specifically to background checks. The Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. § 13041, requires Federal agencies and facilities under contract to complete a criminal history background check. The Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, 25 U.S.C. § 3207, also requires that individuals who work and volunteer with Indian children undergo an investigation of their character. BIA¿s criteria and procedures for making determinations of suitability based on an individual¿s character or conduct are found in 25 C.F.R. part 63 and in the Bureau of Indian Affairs Manual (BIAM) at part 62.3 OPM¿s role for Federal employees is set forth at 5 C.F.R. part 731. Child safety at Indian education facilities continues to be at risk from employees, contractors, and volunteers who have not undergone full background checks. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION In accordance with 25 U.S.C. 3201 (P.L. 101-630), Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act; 42 U.S.C. 13041, Crime Control Act of 1990; 441 Departmental Manual, Personnel Security and Suitability Requirements all positions with duties and responsibilities involving regular contact with or control over Indian children are subject to a background investigation and determination of suitability for employment. Accordingly, all such positions require a favorable screening (applicant and suitability) determination made by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Office of Indian Education Programs (OIEP), Personnel Security and Suitability Program; and a favorable background investigation determination conducted by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). A favorable screening (applicant and suitability) determination must be made by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Office of the Indian Education Programs (OIEP), Personnel Security and Suitability Program prior to contract award or made within 60 days of incorporation of this clause into a current/existing contract. Pending completion of a background investigation by OPM, the Contractor who has been granted a favorable screening (applicant and suitability) determination must be within the sight and under the supervision of a Government employee who has had a completed background investigation (42 U.S.C 13041 (3)) during contract performance until a final background investigation determination has been made. Prior employment with the Federal Government, including BIA, OIEP or the Bureau of Indian Affairs, does not assure that the appropriate screening or investigation was conducted nor does it alleviate or guarantee a favorable screening (applicant and suitability) determination or background investigation. Prior to an award or during the 60 day period discussed in paragraph two, it is solely the company, individual or contractor's responsibility to contact the BIE, School Human Resources Personnel in order to obtain a complete security package, which includes but is not limited to appropriate investigative forms and/or inquire about their previous investigation; and, obtain a screening (applicant and suitability) determination, and subsequent final background investigation. If an unfavorable screening (applicant and suitability) determination is made, a purchase order shall not be awarded to the individual who received an unfavorable screening or to the company who has proposed to employ the individual to perform the work. The individual and or the company who proposed to employ this individual may be determined to be non-responsible if an unfavorable screening (applicant and suitability) determinations is made, which will make them ineligible for purchase order award. If an unfavorable final background investigation determination is made, the purchase order may be terminated and the employee in question shall not be authorized to provide service to the BIA, OIEP, if the services involve contact with or regular control over Indian children. CONTRACT CLAUSES: The following clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.204-7, FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management; FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment; FAR 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation; FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items; and FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items. FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor; FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.225-1 Buy American Act-Supplies; FAR, 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services. As prescribed in 17.208(f), insert a clause substantially the same as the following: OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999) The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within _____ [insert the period of time within which the Contracting Officer may exercise the option]. (End of clause) 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract. As prescribed in 17.208(g), insert a clause substantially the same as the following: OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) (a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within _____ [insert the period of time within which the Contracting Officer may exercise the option]; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least _____ days[60days unless a different number of days is inserted] before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension. (b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause. (c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed ___________ (months) (years). (End of clause) 52.232-18 Availability of Funds. As prescribed in 32.706-1(a), insert the following clause: AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (APR 1984) Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government¿s obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. 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. (End of clause) 52.232-19 Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year. As prescribed in 32.706-1(b), insert the following clause: AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR (APR 1984) Funds are not presently available for performance under this contract beyond ________. The Government¿s obligation for performance of this contract beyond that date is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise for performance under this contract beyond _____, until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for performance and until the Contractor receives notice of availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer. (End of clause) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. As prescribed in 32.009-2 , insert the following clause: PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (DEC 2013) (a) Upon receipt of accelerated payments from the Government, the Contractor shall make accelerated payments to its small business subcontractors under this contract, to the maximum extent practicable and prior to when such payment is otherwise required under the applicable contract or subcontract, after receipt of a proper invoice and all other required documentation from the small business subcontractor. (b) The acceleration of payments under this clause does not provide any new rights under the Prompt Payment Act. (c) Include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts with small business concerns, including subcontracts with small business concerns for the acquisition of commercial items. Transfer-System for Award Management; FAR 52.222-55, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors and DIAR clauses are herein incorporated as follows:. DIAR 1452.280-1 Notice of Indian small business economic enterprise set-aside ; DIAR, 1452.280-2; DIAR, 1452.280-3 Subcontracting limitations; DIAR, 1452.280-4 Indian economic enterprise representation; DIAR, 1480.102 Buy Indian Act acquisition regulations; DIAR, 1480.503 Commercial item or simplified acquisitions; DIAR 1480.601 Subcontracting limitations; DIAR, 1452.226-70, Indian Preference; DIAR, 1452.226-71, Indian Preference Program. The Federal Acquisition Regulations clauses and provisions are available on the Internet at: http://www.arnet.gov/far or may be requested from the Contracting Officer. Award will be made at a fair and reasonable price to the lowest responsive and responsible offeror whose quote conforming to the requirements herein will be the most advantageous to the Government. Provide DUNS# and Tax ID# with a signed and dated quote, along with a completed copy of FAR Clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items and DIAR 1452.280-4, Indian Economic Enterprise Representation. These two documents (completed 52.212-3 and DIAR 1452.250-4) are required to be considered for award. The RFQ is due at the Bureau of Indian Education, Division of Acquisition, Attention: Gertrude Bryant by, the closing date and time of this annoucement. Quotes submitted by email only to Gertrude.bryant@bia.gov will be accepted. Any further questions regarding this announcement may be directed to Gertrude Bryant, Contract Specialist, by email to: Gertrude.bryant@bia.gov . All contractors submitting quotes must be registered in the SAM.gov, in order to receive contracts and purchase orders from the Federal Government pursuant to FAR Clause 52.204-7. To register or learn more about the SAM, go to: http://www.SAM.gov.