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 Department of the Army is soliciting quotes for a Firm-Fixed Price contract to provide Hot Individual Meals for the Connecticut Army National Guard (CTARNG) at Camp Nett, Niantic, CT. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by March 5, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide hot breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals daily from May 18 to June 16, 2026. Meals must be individually wrapped and prepared at the vendor's location. Required dietary components include grains, vegetables, protein, fruit, and 100% fruit juice (bottled water is prohibited). The vendor must also supply paper products, flatware, and consumables for lunch, as well as all serving utensils. Trash pickup is a vendor responsibility. The quantity of meals is not guaranteed and may change; offerors must provide a policy for changing or cancelling meal counts.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (NAICS 311991 – Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing, 700 employees)
- Place of Performance: Camp Nett, 38 Smith Street, Niantic, CT
- Period of Performance: May 18 – June 16, 2026
- Delivery Times: Breakfast (0700-0800), Lunch (1200-1245), Dinner (1700-1745)
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: February 27, 2026
- Quotes Due: March 5, 2026, 1:00 p.m. ET
- Submission Method: Email or fax to Leslie Fedler (leslie.a.fedler.civ@army.mil, 860-386-4070)
- Basis for Award: Best Value to the Government, considering price and other factors. Price and location are the most important factors. Quotes must include a complete menu and a detailed price breakdown per meal. Past performance may be considered.
- Requirements: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov, accept Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) payments (net 30 days), and submit completed FAR 52.212-3 and FAR 52.204-24 forms. If using subcontractors, a compliance plan is required.
Attachments
Refer to the attached Statement of Work (SOW), Head Count, and Example 21 Day Menu for full details.