Clarifications

Nonmanufacturer and Subcontracting:
Does FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting, apply to theserequirements, and if so, what percentage limitation applies?

FAR 19.104-1(f)(4)

If more than 50 percent of the estimated acquisition cost is composed of items manufactured, processed, or produced by other than small business concerns, then a waiver is required. SBA may grant an individual waiver for one or more items in an acquisition to ensure that at least 50 percent of the cost of the items to be supplied by the nonmanufacturer comes from small business manufacturers, processors, and producers in the United States or its outlying areas or are subject to a waiver.

Does FAR 52.219-33, the Nonmanufacturer Rule, apply to theserequirements — that is, must a nonmanufacturer prime contractor supplythe products of a small domestic manufacturer? Yes — unless waived, a nonmanufacturer small business prime contractor must supply the product of a small domestic manufacturer or processor for applicable small business supply contracts. FAR 19.104-1(f): Nonmanufacturer Rule
Definition: A nonmanufacturer is a concern that provides an end item it did not manufacture, process, or produce. A manufacturer transforms raw materials/components into the end item; minimal alterations or additions that could be done by the original manufacturer do not qualify. Requirements:
The contractor must provide an end item that a small business has it manufactured, processed, or produced in the U.S. or outlying areas. The contractor must not exceed 500 employees, or 150 employees if under NAICS code 541519. The contractor must be primarily engaged in retail/wholesale trade for the item being supplied. The contractor must take ownership/possession of the item in a manner consistent with industry practice (e.g., storage, transport, or delivery) So, if the requirements are met for the end-item, you will be eligible to bid. No waiver has been issued. Delivery and Receiving:
Delivery window: What days and hours does the institution accept deliveries, and should deliveries go to the warehouse or directly to the Food Service dock?Receiving hours are from 8am - 3pm, Monday – Friday, at the Food Service Warehouse.

Driver and vehicle requirements: Do delivery drivers need to be pre-screened or registered in advance (for example, name, date of birth, or driver's license number)? If so, how far in advance and to whom should that information be sent?Delivery appointment procedures, driver and vehicle access requirements will be provided by the Cost Center once awarded.