****Questions and Answers added to attachments**** 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; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation 12380624 is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2022-08. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and only qualified vendors may quote. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 624410 – Childcare and the Federal Product/Service Code: G099 - Social. The small business size standard is $10,000,000.00. The following commercial items are requested: Date of Event & Services February 8th 2026 Location Fort Chaffee, Fort Smith, Arkansas or 15-mile radius. Event Location Event location is TBD, there is a separate contract award being solicited for event space. Please see SOW (statement of work) additional guidance and instructions. Must demonstrate on quote or attachment that you can & will meet all requirements according to SOW. Labor rates for this service will be based off (Sebastian County, Arkansas) ***SPECIAL NOTE:*** Any Vendor that is not based in Arkansas, must demonstrate that they have the ability to provide childcare services in Arkansas in accordance with any AR state rules or regulations. Question Instructions: Email Leonard Roberson at
[email protected] or call 520-708-4436 with questions. All questions shall be submitted by 1:00 P.M./1300 Central Time on 1/17/2026. Quote Submission Instructions: Submit your quote on Company Letter Head (include CAGE), UEI, SBA status and POC information. Quote will need to include a menu of meals that you will have the capability of providing during the performance of this contract. Offeror shall utilize the Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN) structure when submitting Quote. Quote Price shall include any delivery charges FOB-Destination, shall ensure the product specifications fully meet criteria of the RFQ and Statement of Work, and Delivery Requirement. Quote shall be good for a minimum of 30 days from the final date of this RFQ. If offeror fails to fully demonstrate Quoted items meet the specifications, they shall be considered not acceptable or non-responsive. CLIN Structure: CLIN0010 Description of Services: Show that you can & will meet all requirements according to SOW (statement of work) Basis of Award: Price and Other Factors. The government will award based off the best value and cost to the government, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(a)(2). Offers will be evaluated by (1) past performance or a capability to perform which will be analyzed through the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), references, historical and local reviews, (2) menu variety, (3) amount of time needed to make a quantity increase or decrease to meals without penalty, (4) price. Award Type: will be a firm-fixed price purchase order. The Arkansas Army national Guard reserves the right to look at past performance, references, and SBA certificate of competency before finding technically acceptable. This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be considered for award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov. Registration must be "ACTIVE" at the time of award. Payment: invoiced and paid through Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). A small business joint venture offeror must submit, with its offer, the representation required in paragraph (c) of FAR solicitation provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, and paragraph (c) of FAR solicitation provision 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations, in accordance with 52.204-8(d) and 52.212-3(b) for the following categories: Small business; Service-disabled veteran-owned small business; Women-owned small business (WOSB) under the WOSB Program; Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business under the WOSB Program; or Historically underutilized business zone small business. The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (MAR 2020), FAR 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation (JAN 2017), FAR 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017), FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018), FAR 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020), FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018), FAR 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020), FAR 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror (AUG 2020), FAR 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020), FAR 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC 2014), FAR 52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror (AUG 2020), RFQ Catered Meals FAR 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (NOV 2021), FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021), FAR 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021), FAR 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (OCT 2020), FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (NOV 2021), FAR 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015), FAR 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (FEB 2016), FAR 52.211-16 Variation in Quantity (APR 1984), FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (NOV 2021), FAR 52.212-3 ALT I Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (NOV 2021), FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (NOV 2021), FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Items (Deviation 2018-O0021) (Sep 2021), FAR 52.215-8 Order of Precedence-Uniform Contract Format (OCT 1997), FAR 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations (MAR 2020), FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (DEVIATION 2021-O0008) (Sep 2021), FAR 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards FAR 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013), FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (NOV 2021), FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award (AUG 1996), FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004), DFARS 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (SEP 2011), DFARS 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (SEP 2013), DFARS 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (NOV 2021), DFARS 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product (APR 1992), DFARS 252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls (OCT 2016), DFARS 252.204-7012 Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information (DEC 2019), DFARS 252.204-7015 Disclosure of Information to Litigation Support Contractors (MAY 2016), DFARS 252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation (MAR 2016), DFARS 252.213-7000 Notice to Prospective Suppliers on Use of Supplier Performance Risk System in Past Performance Evaluations (SEP 2019), DFARS 252.215-7013 Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors (SEP 2019), DFARS 252.223-7006 Prohibition on Storage, Treatment, and Disposal of Toxic or Hazardous Materials (SEP 2014), DFARS 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium (JUN 2013), DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program (DEC 2017), DFARS 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors (DEC 2017), DFARS 252.225-7036 Buy American—Free Trade Agreements--Balance of Payments Program (DEC 2017), DFARS 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items (JUNE 2013), DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and receiving reports (DEC 2018), DFARS 252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (DEC 2018), DFARS 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments (DEC 2006), DFARS 252.232-7017 Accelerating Payments to Small Business Subcontractors—Prohibition on Fees and Consideration (APR 2020), DFARS 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications (DEC 1991), DFARS 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (JAN 2021), DFARS 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (FEB 2019), 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (Feb 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov/ (End of clause) 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions. (Nov 2020) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision. The use in this solicitation of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (48 CFR Chapter 2) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation. (End of clause) 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (NOV 2020) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause. The use in this solicitation or contract of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (48 CFR Chapter 2) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation. (End of clause)