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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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

This solicitation is issued as a request for quote (RFQ) in accordance with FAR Parts 12 & 13. The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-08 effective 9/23/2022. Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference has the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations supplement (DFARS) can be accessed on the internet at http://acquisition.gov.

The solicitation W912NR23R0004 is issued as a Request for Quote. This procurement is solicited as a small business set-aside. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 722320 - Caterers. This solicitation is for a firm fixed price contract and will be awarded to the lowest priced technically acceptable. Offer must include proof of adherence to provided specifications (quotes will be checked for technical acceptableness based on requirements) and have a satisfactory past performance with Government contracts. The contractor shall return the completed provision (52.204-24) and return with proposal. This requirement will be three contracts.

The Louisiana Army National Guard 3673rd Maintenance Company has a requirement for boxed meals for their Pre-Mob Annual Training

(Breakfast and Dinner Meals) delivered to Jackson Barracks, New Orleans, Ft.Polk, Leesville, La and Camp Beauregard, Pineville, La

Timeline

11 November 2022 – Combined Synopsis/Solicitation posted

15 November / 02:00 p.m. – Deadline for questions/clarification (if applicable)

18 November/ 02:00 p.m.._ Combined Synopsis/Solicitation closes

Location

6400 St. Claude Ave Jackson Barracks, New Orleans, La 70117

Ft. Polk, Leesville, La 70146

803 6th Street, Camp Beauregard, Pineville, La 71360

Bidding Format

Requirement Description: Catered Meals in line with the Needs Statement and Solicitation Quote Sheet attached. Please include quoted meal plan.

The following FAR/DFAR clauses and provisions are applicable to this acquisition:

52.202-1 Definitions JAN 2012

52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984

52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees APR 1984 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures OCT 2010

52.204-7 System for Award Management JUL 2013

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance JUL 2013

52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018)

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Oct 2020)

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Aug 2020)

52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (Oct 2020) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items FEB 2012

52.216-24 Limitation of Government Liability APR 1984 52.216-25 Contract Definitization OCT 2010

52.222-3 Convict Labor JUN 2003

52.222-19 Child Labor -- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies MAR 2012 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities FEB 1999

52.222-26 Equal Opportunity MAR 2007

52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans SEP 2010

52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities OCT 2010 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans SEP 2010

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons FEB 2009

52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace MAY 2001

52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving AUG 2011 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases JUN 2008

52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications DEC 2012

52.232-1 Payments APR 1984 52.232-18 Availability if Funds APR 1984

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management JUL 2013 52.233-1 Disputes JUL 2002

52.233-2 Service of Protest SEP 2006

52.233-3 Protest after Award AUG 1996

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004 52.243-1 Changes--Fixed Price AUG 1987

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference FEB 1998

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights JAN 2009 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports JUN 2012

252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions MAY 2013 Executive Order 13514: Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance (OCT 2009)

To be awarded this contract, the offeror must be registered in the SAM and remain active during period of performance. (https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/). All vendors MUST have a publicly visible registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). UEI, Duns & Bradstreet, CAGE Code & Federal Tax ID numbers MUST be submitted with offer. If you need any additional assistance getting registered, please send me an email and I will send you additional instructions.

Contracting Office Address: USPFO for Louisiana, 420 F Street, Camp Beauregard, Pineville, LA 71360 Point of Contact(s): lavon.d.wilson.mil@army.mil 318-290-5873 and/or crystal.l.stiles2.mil@army.mil, 318-290-5933, Crystal L. Stiles, Supervisory Contract Specialist.