1030th / 1032nd Prepared Delivered Meals Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)

1. General Information
   1. This solicitation is for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in RFO FAR 5.301, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.
   2. Utilizing RFO FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services, the Virginia National Guard (VANG) intends to issue a Blanket Purchase Agreement(s) (BPAs) for prepared meals delivered to Gate City, Cedar Bluff, Hanover, Powhatan, and Onancock, VA for authorized members of the VANG.
   3. The following solicitation documents, incorporated provisions, and clauses are those in effect Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO). This solicitation is issued as a 100% small business set-aside under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code, 311991, Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 700 employees. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 8970, Composite Food Packages. The VAARNG intends to award more than one, firm-fixed price, BPA. Each BPA awarded will have up to a 60-month ordering period with a maximum ceiling of $350,000. The minimum call value is $100.00, with a maximum call value of $25,000.00. Calls below the Micro Purchase Threshold (MPT) may be placed without providing fair opportunity or may be placed on a rotational basis. Calls above the MPT will be completed to allow for fair opportunity amongst the vendors established under the BPA.
   4. The government will not pay for costs associated with the preparation of a quote in response to this solicitation.
   5. The Government intends to make award without conducting discussions. However, the Contracting Officer reserves the right to conduct discussions if determined necessary.
   6. Interested vendors agree to hold prices firm through the end of the fiscal year (1 October - 30 September). Prices may be adjusted prior to the start of each new fiscal year but must be determined to be fair and reasonable.
   7. To be considered for an award, vendors shall have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov. Vendors are responsible for ensuring that the representations and certifications in their SAM registration are accurate and current.
   8. Payment will be made through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) application in accordance with DFARS clause 252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions.
   9. The Government's obligation for performance of this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise for performance under this contract until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for performance and until the Contractor receives notice of availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.
   10. The Government is obligated only to the extent of authorized purchases actually made under the BPA.
   11. A list of individuals authorized to purchase under the BPA will be furnished to agreement holders, by the Contracting Officer, prior to executing the first call order.

1. National Guard Agency Protest Program

NG Agency Protest Program is intended to encourage interested parties to seek resolution of their concerns with the National Guard (NG) as an Alternative Dispute Resolution forum rather than filing a protest with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or other external forum. Contract award or performance is suspended during the protest to the same extent and within the same time periods as if filed at the GAO. The NG protest decision goal is to resolve protests within 35 calendar days from filing. An agency protest may be filed with either the Contracting Officer or the NG Agency’s Protest Decision Authority, but not both in accordance with NG protest procedures. To be timely, the protests must be filed within the periods specified in FAR 33.103. To file a protest under the

NG Agency Protest Program, the protest must request resolution under that program and be sent to the address below:

National Guard Bureau

Office of the Director of Acquisitions/ Head of Contracting Activity

ATTN: NGB-AQ-O

111 S. George Mason Dr.

Arlington, VA 22204

Email: ng.ncr.ngb-arng.mbx.ngb-task-order-ombudsman@army.mil

All other agency-level protests should be sent to the Contracting Officer, David A. Pickard (david.a.pickard.civ@army.mil), at 6090 Strathmore Rd., WH15, Bay H, Richmond, VA 23297.

1. Communication with the Government

1. Questions:

Submit written questions via email ONLY to contract specialist David A. Pickard at david.a.pickard.civ@army.mil. No phone calls will be accepted. Questions will be received by August 6, 2026, no later than 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST).

1. Administrative Information
   1. Contracting Specialist/Officer: David Pickard: david.a.pickard.civ@army.mil

1. Instructions to Offeror Addendum to 52.212-1

Contractors interested in being considered for a BPA shall submit the following documents, via email, not later than 11:00 a.m. EST, August 13, 2026. The solicitation number and title, W912LQ26QA036 1030th / 1032nd Meals BPA, shall be identified in the subject line of the email response.

1. 1. Completed Price List. Prices shall include all costs associated with performing the required tasks. These prices may be updated at the start of each new government fiscal year, October 1st through September 30th. The price list is included as an attachment to the SAM. gov posting.
   2. Vendors may submit for all CLINS or individually. For Example: A vendor that specializes in only breakfast may submit quotes for CLIN 0001 only or a vendor that only does lunch and or dinner may submit quotes for only CLIN 0002 and or CLIN 0003. The CLINs are identified on the Price List mentioned in line 1 of this paragraph. All costs associated with the individual unit pricing shall be included in the quote as an individual meal rate.
   3. Signed and completed Information sheet (see attachment).
   4. Submit at least two (2) but no more than three (3) past performance references that are within the last 24 months that must be similar to this requirement. Past performance may include previous purchase order, call order, delivery order, or task order for similar requirements such as meal delivery, catering services, food services, etc. Each past performance MUST have the contract number, agency name, Point of Contact name and email or phone number, and date of event.
   5. Five-day menu for hot breakfast, hot lunch, and hot dinner meals that meet the requirements listed in the attached statement of work. Proposed menus must clearly identify each meal, and which items are associated with that meal. This menu will be utilized for any awarded agreement.
   6. One (1) menu for a holiday meal (if quoting this CLIN).
   7. Completed the following Clause: 52.219-1 and return when submitting quote. Please provide fill-in information on each form. Yellow Highlighted areas are required to be completed and once done return with your submitted RFQ. This is required regardless of the completed 52.219-1 listed in SAM.gov.

Addendum to FAR 52.212-1(f), Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawal of offers. This paragraph is tailored to read as follows: Offerors are responsible for submitting electronic offers by the solicitation due date and time. Offers received after the solicitation due date and time are considered late and will be handled in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(f).