FCI Berlin FY26 4TH QTR Subsistence

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. (ii)Solicitation number 15B21826Q00000014 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ), for Subsistence. (iii) This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. To view all available rewritten FAR Parts and agency deviations, visit Revolutionary FAR Overhaul. (iv) This acquisition is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. The NAICS code for this requirement is 311999, with a small business size standard of 700 employees. (v) A list of line-item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure (including option(s), if applicable). See attached requirements worksheets for a full description of items, quantities and units of measures for all the subsistence requirements. (vi) Description of requirements for the items to be acquired, including documentation supporting any brand name descriptions (see 12.102). See attached requirements worksheets for a full description of items, quantities and units of measures for all the subsistence requirements. (vii) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance and F.O.B. point (see part 47). Deliveries will begin on July 1, 2026 and must be completed no later than July 15, 2026. All on-frozen, perishable foods must be delivered between 34 degrees F to 40 degrees F. All frozen foods must be delivered at 0 degrees F or below. Any products that indicate prior thawing will be refused. **NOTE: ALL SUBSISTENCE MUST HAVE A "BEST BY DATE" OR EXPIRATION DATE NO EARLIER THAN JANUARY 31, 2027. DELIVERIES WILL BE REFUSED IF THE DATE IS EARLIER THAN JANUARY 31, 2027.** Delivery will be Freight on Board. Delivery address will be: FCI Berlin 1 Success Loop Road Berlin NH, 03570 (viii) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (SEP 2023) (DEVIATION NOV 2025), applies to this acquisition. (see 12.205(a)). (ix) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) The Government anticipates and intends to make MULTIPLE awards based on pricing per line item. Award will be made to the responsible Quoter whose quote conforms to the requirements and is determined to provide the best value to the Government, considering the evaluation factors outlined below. (1) Price - The government will evaluate the Quoter's proposed price to ensure it is fair and reasonable; (2) Past Performance – Go/No-Go Evaluation The Government will evaluate the Quoter's past performance on a Go/No-Go basis. The assessment will be based on the following criteria: • Timeliness of Deliveries: The Quoter must demonstrate a consistent record of on-time deliveries. Documented instances of late deliveries, including Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) evaluations and communications with other Contracting Officers, will be reviewed. A history of substantial delivery delays will result in a "No-Go" determination. • Order Accuracy and Completeness: The Quoter must show a track record of delivering complete and accurate orders. Evidence of recurring issues such as missing or incorrect items—supported by customer complaints, returns, or input from other Contracting Officers—will be considered. A pattern of incomplete or inaccurate deliveries will result in a "No-Go" determination. Only Quoters receiving a "Go" rating under this factor will be considered eligible for award. Please see attached quote sheet for specifications and quantities requested. • Place quotes on the attached SF 1449. • Fill in offeror Business information in box 20 on SF 1449. Offers submitted without Business name and DUNS number will not be accepted. • Only typed out offers will be accepted, no handwritten offers will be accepted. (x) FAR 52.212-4, Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2023) (DEVIATION NOV 2025), is applicable to this acquisition. (xi) The following provisions are applicable: • 52.204-7 System for Award Management—Registration (NOV 2024) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) • 52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (SEP 2024) • 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements—Representation (JAN 2017) • 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (OCT 2022) • 52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements—Notice and Representation (JUN 2020) • 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) The following clauses are applicable: • 52.212-4, Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2023) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) • 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) • 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Internal Confidentiality Agreements (JAN 2017) • 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) • 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) • 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) • 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) • 52.222-19 Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) • 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) • 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) • 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (D…