231 QM PLT AT SUB - Catered Meals (20 April - 2 May)

SOL #: W901UZ26Q4916Award Notice

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Army
W7NT USPFO ACTIVITY ND ARNG
BISMARCK, ND, 58506-5511, United States

Place of Performance

Des Moines, IA

NAICS

Caterers (722320)

PSC

Food Services (S203)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
Mar 31, 2026
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Last Updated
Apr 20, 2026

Qualification Details

Fit reasons
  • NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
  • Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
  • Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
  • Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Department of the Army, through the W7NT USPFO ACTIVITY ND ARNG, is soliciting quotes for Catered Meals to support the 231 QM PLT's annual training at Camp Dodge, Des Moines, IA. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and seeks a contractor to provide meals from April 20, 2026, to May 2, 2026. Quotes are due by April 10, 2026, at 9:00 AM CST.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide all labor, materials, and transportation for catered breakfast and dinner services for North Dakota Army National Guard Soldiers. Services include meal preparation, serving, provision of dinnerware, trash removal, and cleaning of serving areas at Camp Dodge. Meals must meet specific content requirements, and proposed menus require Contracting Officer approval. The Government will provide workspace, meal prep areas, and limited kitchen equipment (refrigerator, freezer, oven for warming only; no cooking of raw food).

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business (NAICS 722320)
  • Performance Period: April 20, 2026 – May 2, 2026
  • Quote Due: April 10, 2026, 9:00 AM CST
  • Published: March 31, 2026 (based on document posting)

Evaluation & Eligibility

Award will be based on technical acceptability and price, with past performance considered on a pass/fail basis. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system for invoicing. A copy of the quote must be included with the reply.

Special Requirements

Contractor employees must comply with installation access and security regulations, including background checks and Awareness Training (AT) Level 1. No telework is permitted. Contractors must identify themselves as contractors and wear appropriate identification badges. A zero-tolerance policy for trafficking in persons applies. Recognized US holidays are excluded from service days.

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