This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quote; the solicitation number is W912SV-24-Q-0001. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2024-02.

The Massachusetts Army National Guard (MARNG) has a requirement to establish multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) for Yellow Ribbon Event Services. The Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program is a congressionally mandated initiative established under the National Defense Authorization Act (Section 582 of Public Law 110-183). It requires information events and activities for all deploying units. Various units in the deployment cycle will participate in these events, which may be combined based on necessity. It is essential that each event is tailored to accommodate the size and needs of both the deploying group and their families.

A BPA is an agreement, not a contract or purchase order. The BPA Master Agreements shall set forth the terms and conditions prior to an actual purchase. The Government is not obligated to purchase any definite amount under this BPA. If a need arises, an authorized representative of the Government may issue an order following the procedures outlined in the BPA. If the BPA holder accepts the order, then a binding contract between the Government and BPA holder will exist for that specific order.

This requirement is issued under a Total Small Business set-aside using Simplified Acquisition Procedures IAW Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.5 under NAICS code 722310 Food Service Contractors. The small business size standard is $47,000,000. Interested vendors must add the applicable NAICS to their System for Award Management (SAM) Representations and Certifications prior to submitting their responses.

Description of Requirement:

1. The Contractor shall deliver meals and food items as further described in attachment – Performance Work Statement (PWS).

2. Additional terms and conditions are contained in the following documents:

a) Blanket Purchase Agreement Terms and Conditions; W912SV24Q0001 Yellow Ribbon Master BPA

b) Attached Provisions and Clauses incorporated by reference or by full text below

3. Contract Line Item Numbers (CLIN) will be dependent on individual Calls and/or orders issued under the resultant BPA. Delivery quantities, locations, and types will vary according to need and will be determined for each order or call placed under a Master Blanket Purchase Agreement. CLIN format should be as follows:

CLIN No         Item                            QTY            Price

CLIN 0001      Meeting Space

CLIN 0002      AV Equipment

CLIN 0003      Catered Meals

4. The Government intends to award up to approximately ten (10) BPAs to responsible vendors that demonstrate a capability to provide event services under the conditions and safety requirements as described in the PD. The Government reserves the right to award additional BPAs beyond the estimated number, or award no BPAs, from this combined synopsis/solicitation as determined to be in the Government's best interest. BPAs do not obligate any funds and are not binding contracts. The Government will be obligated only to the extent that authorized BPA calls or orders are made under these agreements.

5. BPAs will be evaluated annually and are anticipated to remain in place for five (5) years. The total maximum order limit for ALL Master BPAs (combined) awarded under this solicitation is $865,390.00. Individual orders or calls will not exceed $250,000. The establishment of a BPA does not imply any agreement on the part of the Government to place future calls or orders with the BPA holder. The Government makes no representation as to the number or dollar amount of orders that may be placed.

6. Calls/orders will be competed among Master BPA holders for the applicable request for quotes via oral solicitation or by e-mail. Failure to submit a complete and timely response to a Request for Quote (RFQ) may result in it being determined non-responsive.

a) The Government reserves the right to set aside any Call/Order to any specific socioeconomic category of small business BPA Holder(s) (i.e., 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or WOSB, etc. concerns).

b) The Government reserves the right, at the Government's discretion, to di