AMENDED SOURCES SOUGHT - SCARNG BULK RATIONS (SUBSISTANCE)

1. This is a Sources Sought Notice Only. This is not a request for a quote. No award will result from this sources sought. 2. This Sources Sought Announcement is issued to assist the South Carolina Army National Guard (SCARNG) in identifying potential sources, large or small business entities, to provide bulk rations for unit Food Service Personal to cook and serve the Soldiers during weekend training events and/or Annual Training. 3. Unsolicited proposals will not be accepted. Further, proprietary information is not being requested at this time, and respondents shall refrain from providing proprietary information in response to this sources sought notice. No award will be made from this sources sought notice. This is not a request to be placed on a solicitation mailing list and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. 4. In accordance with the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO FAR 16.202-1, a Firm-Fixed-Price type contract will be issued for this type of requirement. 5. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 722310 Food Service Contractors and the associated size standard is $47,000,000. All business sizes, large or small, may respond that are under this NAICS code. 6. The potential source shall provide the same or similar type food items and condiments utilized by commercial restaurants and/or DOD dining facilities for preparation of meals. Attached is a typical request from a unit. Quantities will vary dependent on size of unit and the requested items will vary. Bulk rations are solicited as an all or nothing buy, partial orders will not be accepted. 7. The SCARNG has armories located across the state of South Carolina where deliveries will be required. Sometimes units will drill at multiple locations requiring deliveries at each location. During the Annual Training period units will conduct their Annual Training periods at training bases outside of South Carolina such as FT Stewart, GA and other location