Desert Forge FY26 Meal Support - Las Vegas Area

1. The Nevada Army National Guard (NVARNG) US Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO) Purchasing and Contracting Division on behalf of the NVARNG Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ) is requesting catered meal service in support of their Annual Training in Las Vegas, NV. Please read the "PWS DF FY26 Meal Support June 2026 - Las Vegas" thoroughly for a complete understanding of JFHQ's requirements.

2. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, with the quote. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. Evaluation of quotes received will be based on Price and Technical Capability; award will be made to the vendor whose response is most advantageous to the government. **NOTE** Please review the SF1449 Solicitation document carefully and make note of the FAR clause 52.212-2 – Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services for full evaluation information.

3. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quotation conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotation:

     a. Timeliness - the quotation must be received on or before the closing date and time; otherwise, the quotation may not be considered.

     b. Price.

     c. Technical - meaning that the government will have reasonable assurance that the proposed facility is fully capable of meeting the requirements of the Performance Work Statement.

     d. Compliance with the solicitation and PWS requirements - if the quotation does not comply with requirements, the quotation may not be evaluated further and may be considered nonresponsive.

     e. Past performance is not required, but the government reserves the right to check past performance records and other government agencies if deemed necessary.

4. Award will be made without holding discussions; however, the Government reserves the right to hold discussions if required.

5. Award will be made to the lowest priced offeror quotation that meets the instructions to offerors with a fair and reasonable price.

6. Interested offeror quotations shall be valid for at least 15 days after the solicitation close date.

7. A written notice of award or acceptance of a quotation, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the quotation, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the quotation's specified expiration time, the Government may accept a quotation (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

8. Quotes must include: Menu for all meals, completed SF1449, and name of catering company if subcontracted.