31B Food Contract FY26
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Connecticut Army National Guard (CTARNG) is seeking proposals for a Firm-Fixed Price contract to provide Hot Individual Meals at Camp Nett, Niantic, CT, for the period of May 18 – June 16, 2026. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by February 26, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide hot breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, delivered to Camp Nett, Niantic, CT. Meals must be individually wrapped to minimize COVID-19 spread and adhere to dietary guidance including grains, vegetables, protein, fruit, and assorted beverages (100% fruit juice, no bottled water). The vendor must supply all paper products, flatware, and consumables for lunch meals. All meals are to be prepared at the vendor's location. The contract requires a quality control program, and the unit will monitor performance. Quantity is not guaranteed, and vendors must provide their policy on changing or canceling meal counts. A complete menu and price per meal are required in the quote.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ)
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (100% Small Business Set-Aside)
- NAICS Code: 311991 – Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing (700 employees size standard)
- Period of Performance: May 18 – June 16, 2026
- Place of Performance: Camp Nett, 38 Smith Street, Niantic, CT
- Delivery Times: Breakfast: 0700-0800, Lunch: 1200-1245, Dinner: 1700-1745
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: February 23, 2026
- Quotes Due: February 26, 2026, 1:00 p.m. ET
- Submission Method: Fax to 860-386-4070 or email to leslie.a.fedler.civ@army.mil. Offerors are responsible for ensuring receipt.
- Basis for Award: Best Value, considering price and other factors. Price and location are the most important factors. Proposals must include a detailed price breakdown for all costs. Past performance may be considered.
- Required Documents: Completed FAR 52.212-3 and FAR 52.204-24.
- Registration: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov (http://www.sam.gov) before award. Payments will be processed via Wide Area Workflow (https://wawf.eb.mil/).
Attachments
Refer to the attached documents for full details:
- SOW 31B Food Contract FY26
- Head Count
- Example 21 Day Menu