Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes t... This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR 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. This solicitation 36C25020Q0419 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2020-04/01-15-2020, VAAR Update 2008-19/10-04-2019. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) number is 311423 and the business size standard is 750 employees. **************************************************************************************************** The VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System has a need for emergency food rations at its facility that meet the following Salient Characteristics: Shall be shelf stable for a minimum of 10 years Shall be packaged, wrapped and shipped using a maximum size of 48 x48 pallets with a maximum height of 52 to fit within warehouse storage shelving The emergency meals shall consist of high quality, pre-cooked and processed food to extend shelf life All food should be prepared in facilities that meet the requirements set forth and regulated by governing bodies such as the FDA, USDA, local and state health departments Must be able to be prepared by untrained staff without utilities and can be prepared with hot or cold water Each complete meal shall include a complete kit with paper products and utensils (service ware) Shall provide at least one vegetarian meal from the 3-day pre-planned menu Shall provide at least one gluten free meal from the 3-day pre-planned menu A variety of different meals should be offered a minimum of three (3) main entrees Meals should contain a variety of foods that encompass each of the main food groups: Breads/cereals/grains, Lean meat/protein, Dairy, Fruits, Vegetables Must provide 3 meals per day for 3 full days for 800 people: 2,400 meals per day 7,200 meals total Shall provide a 3-day sample/pre-planned menu to include all nutritional data for the following meals: 7,200 Meals (800 meals x 3 meals per day x 3 days) shall meet the following nutritional requirements: Calories: minimum 1800 per day Fat: cannot exceed a maximum of 35 percent of calories, <10% of calories from saturated fat Sodium: Not to exceed 2000mg per day Carbohydrate and Fiber: a minimum of 25 grams fiber per day Protein: 60-120 grams per day, 20-40 grams per meal Sugar: No sugar added Shall provide 4,800 servings of milk (2 servings of milk per day for 800 people for 3 days) Shall provide 2,400 nutritious snacks that consist of a protein and carbohydrate source Shall contain training materials and a policy and procedure manual for healthcare facilities **************************************************************************************************** The proposed contract listed here is SET-ASIDE for Small Business vendors (SB) only. FOB destination. Deliver to: VA Ann Abor Healthcare System Nutrition & Food Service (120) 2215 Fuller Rd. Building 1 Ann Arbor, MI 48105-2303 Offerors must comply with all instructions contained in provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. 52.204-7; 52.204-16 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items: FAR provision 52.212-2 does not apply to this solicitation. Award will be based on lowest price technically acceptable offer (LPTA). 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, a completed copy of this provision shall be submitted with the offer unless SAM registered which must be noted in the quotation. 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items. The following additional clauses apply: 52.204-13; 52.204-18; 52.219-6; 52.232-40; 852.203-70; 852.232-72; 852.246-71 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, to include clauses: 52.204-10; 52.209-6; 52.219-6; 52.219-28; 52.222-3; 52.222-19; 52.222-21; 52.222-26; 52.222-36; 52.222-50; 52.223-18; 52.225-3; 52.225-13; 52.232-33 RESPONSES ARE DUE: Wednesday, March 18, 2020 by 4:30 p.m. EDT. E-mail your lowest price quote to: John McCallum john.mccallum3@va.gov