USPFO for Indiana, Purchasing and Contracting, 2002 South Holt Road, Indianapolis, IN 46241-4839

89 -- MEALS READY TO EAT KTS SOL DAHA12-99-T-0049 DUE 051999 POC Veronica Ernstes 317/247-3312/Contracting Officer, John Dietrich 317-247-3310 E-MAIL: Contact Veronica Ernstes, Contract Specialist, ernstesvc@in-arng.ngb.army.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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 an (RFQ) DAHA12 99 T 0049. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-11. This acquisition is unrestricted and has no set-aside provisions, 'The SIC code is 2013. This will be a firm fixed price contract. GENERAL REQUIREMENT: The Indiana Army National Guard has a requirement for Meals-Ready To-Eat (MRE)' in a QUANITY of 6,904 cases, 12 meals per case with at least 6 different main entrees in each case. Meals should have an average of 1,300 kilocalories, have a shelf life of at least 36 months, and consist of a main entr e, canned fruit, a dessert, crackers, spreads (such as cheese, jelly or peanut butter), beverage powder, and a condiment pack to include coffee, cream substitute, sugar, salt, pepper, napkin, wet nap and a spoon. All food items in the MRE must meet U.S. Dept of Agriculture (USDA) requirements for human consumption. A complete MRE KIT sample can be furnished at no cost to the government prior to close of the quotes for evaluation. All meals must be delivered not later than 30 June 1999. Delivery shall be F.O.B. destination, Installation Support Unit, Building # 3, Camp Atterbury. Edinburgh, IN 46124-1096. The provisions at 52.212-1 instruction to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition with no addenda. The Provisions at 52.212-2 (Evaluation-Commercial), applies with the following evaluation factors: Product Suitability, Past Performance, Price. Product Suitability and Past Performance, when combined will be considered greater than price. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, (Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items) with their offer. The clause at 52.212-4, (Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items), applies to this acquisition with no addenda. The clause at 52.212-5, (Contract Terms and Conditions) Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation: 252.212-7000 (Offeror Representations & Certifications), 252-212-7001 ((Contract Terms & Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items); 52.204-7004, (Required Central Contractor Registration); 52.225-7000; (Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate); 52.225-7001; (Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program Certificate). Quotes are due NLT 19 May 1999 by 1500 hours, central time, at USPFO FOR INDIANA, PURCHASING AND CONTRACTING OFFICE, 2002 S. HOLT RD. BUILDING # 2, SUITE 109, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46241-4839. For additional information please contact Ms. Veronica Ernstes e-mail ernstesvc@in-arng.ngb.army.mil or 317-247-3383 (fax). Quotes are due via mail, email or fax. Email submission shall be sent with a return receipt to ensure delivery. Additionally, all Offerors shall ensure that a confirmatory email is received. Telephone request will not be honored.***** Posted 04/16/99 (W-SN321401). (0106)

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