Caribbean Meals for Dialysis Patients

All Contractors- small and large businesses- are encouraged to respond to this Request for Information (RFI). Contractors are reminded this RFI is not a request for proposal. The purpose of this RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified business sources capable of performing the described work. Responses to this RFI shall not constitute responses to a solicitation or any kind of action representing any form of a binding contract. This RFI is posted as market research for data gathering and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation nor should it be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award of a task order. The Government will not reimburse any respondent for any costs associated with information submitted in response to this RFI. The government does not intend to provide a response to capability statements submitted for this RFI. This is a Request for Information (RFI) only. The U. S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), requests information contractors regarding their experience in providing Caribbean Cuisine for Dialysis patients and their family members and caretakers. The purpose of this procurement is to provide dialysis patients and their caretakers with dietary appropriate meals and snacks while they are displaced as a result of Hurricane Maria. A sample menu for 3 weeks of meals and snacks is attached. ALL responses to this RFI notice shall contain the following information: (1) List Company name and primary points of contact(s); (2) Description of the company's experience and capability to meet the dietary needs of these patients in accordance with sample menus provided. Please provide sample menus as part of your capability statement. Capabilities statements shall not exceed 5 pages- excluding the menus (those do not count toward the page limit) (no hyperlinks or electronic media) and shall include a synopsis of specialized experience and technical competence of your firm with the type of services/specific experience and qualifications as it relates to this requirement. Submissions shall clearly show how Contractors are capable of providing food in line with the dietary restrictions and local, Caribbean taste/flavor. Submissions shall be made using Microsoft applications. The cover sheet shall not be included in the five (5) page limit. Font shall not be smaller than 12-point Courier, Arial, or Times New Roman. All information shall be submitted in sufficient detail for determination of the ability of the contractor to perform the required services. Provide a positive statement of your intention to submit a proposal if a solicitation is issued by the government. Any and all responses to this RFI must be submitted in writing to [email protected]. No telephonic questions will be accepted. This is not a Request for Quotation/Proposal, it is simply a Request for Information. It will be the Government's determination as a result of the responses to this RFI whether a combined synopsis/solicitation will be issued or not at a later date. Responses are due no later than 12:00 EST on November 2, 2017 at 12:00 PM EST. Please use the RFI name Caribbean Meals for Dialysis Patients, in the subject line of your correspondence to ensure it receives the appropriate action. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION