This is a Sources Sought notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotation. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of qualified businesses capable of supplying commercial products to be used as rations for the INARNG. Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition methods. The NAICS code for this project is 311991 Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing. The Small Business size standard is 500. BACKGROUND The United States Property and Fiscal Office for Indiana (USPFO-IN) is searching for potential sources in preparation to establish a Statewide Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract also referred to as “Subsistence Single Prime Vendor IDIQ” for the Indiana National Guard. Resultant Contract will be utilized by Indiana National Guard units/missions. This Contract will be for the entire State of Indiana and awarded to one Full Line Food Service Distributor (hereinafter referred to as the "Vendor" or “Contractor”). The Vendor is defined as a source that is capable of supplying the following categories of items: a. Prepared box lunches, fresh, frozen, and shelf stable b. Zero waste rations ordered via head count and menu in lieu of ordering individual grocery items, though individual grocery items may also be ordered. c. Chilled Products d. Frozen Fish, Meat, Poultry e. Semi-perishable Food Items (i.e., Canned Foods, Condiments, Sauces, Seasonings, Spices, Fats, Oils, Confectionery, Nuts, Sugars, etc.) f. Frozen Foods (fruits, Vegetables, Prepared Foods except Fish, Meat and Poultry) g. Fresh Fruits and Vegetables h. Cereals (Hot and Cold) i. Eggs k. Dairy and Ice Cream Products l. Beverage and Juices m. Bakery products n. In addition, the Government reserves the right to incorporate any Consumable (Disposable) Product associated with the preparation and serving of food items into the resulting contract. This will include, but not be limited to: disposable plates, cups, napkins, wax paper, aluminum trays and foil, plastic spoons, forks, knives and cleaning supplies. The potential Vendor MUST be able to deliver palletized requirements separated by tenant units to all INARNG locations. See attachment for locations. Example list of fresh/frozen and shelf stable meals required as well as food products to be prepared by Army National Guard cooks is attached. CAPABILITY STATEMENT/INFORMATION SOUGHT: As part of their responses potential vendors should provide information concerning (a) current capability and capacity to deliver the required supplies; (b) prior or current supplier experience; (c) quality control program information (d) examples of prior completed Government contracts, references, and other related information. Potential vendors should provide their DUNS number and CAGE Code. A CAGE code can be obtained by registering on the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov . Registration on SAM is required to be considered for a future award of a government contract, all prospective vendors are encouraged to register as soon as possible if not currently registered. Registration is free on the official government website. INFORMATION SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: All Capability Statements sent in response to this Sources Sought notice must be submitted electronically (via email) to Richard Corcoran, Contract Specialist, at
[email protected] in MS Word or Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) prior to the expiration of this notice. PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES: The government anticipates an IDIQ Contract award to be made pursuant to a future Solicitation for Request for Proposal which will be issued in the near future. ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE AND ORDERING LIMIT: The anticipated period of performance for the subsequent proposed acquisition will be from July 2020 through July 2025; for a period of five (5) years. The contract will be awarded with a Base Year, plus four one year option periods. The expected dollar value max ordering limit of EACH base year plus EACH four one year option periods is expected to be less than $1,500,000 per year.