5BDE Will Rogers HS JCLC Meals

SOL #: W9124D26QA158Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Army
W6QM MICC-FT KNOX
FORT KNOX, KY, 40121-5000, United States

Place of Performance

Braggs, OK

NAICS

Food Service Contractors (722310)

PSC

Food Services (S203)

Set Aside

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

Timeline

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Posted
Apr 29, 2026
2
Submission Deadline
May 7, 2026, 2:00 PM

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, MICC-FT KNOX, has issued a Solicitation for non-personal meal services for the Will Rogers High School JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) camp. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires providing breakfast, lunch, and dinner for 86 cadets and 20 cadre from May 26 to May 30, 2026, at Oklahoma National Guard Camp Gruber in Braggs, OK. The government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Quotes are due by May 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide all personnel, materials, supervision, and services for meal preparation and serving. This includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner for 86 cadets and 20 cadre, along with serving equipment, chafing dishes, heating elements, and disposable items. Key responsibilities involve setting up and tearing down dining facilities for each meal, removing debris to government-provided dumpsters, and coordinating menus within seven days of award. Accommodations for approximately five vegetarian meals per meal are required. Performance standards include ensuring nutritious, hot, and timely meals (90% served on time) and adhering to Oklahoma State Food Service standards for clean-up.

Contract Details

This is a Firm Fixed-Price contract awarded under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The NAICS code is 722310 (Food Services) with a size standard of $47,000,000.00. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The period of performance is May 26 - May 30, 2026. A Wage Determination (WD 2015-5319, Rev. 28) is applicable, outlining minimum wage rates, fringe benefits (e.g., $5.55/hour Health & Welfare), paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays for services performed in Oklahoma counties, including Muskogee County where Braggs is located.

Submission & Evaluation

Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with an active UEI number. Quotes must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist by May 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. Electronic submissions via facsimile will not be accepted. Offerors are encouraged to submit their best prices initially, as the government intends to award without discussions. Quotes must remain valid for 60 days after the closing date. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer no later than May 1, 2026.

Special Requirements

Contractor personnel must wear clean clothing, maintain a professional demeanor, meet health and food handling standards, and be aware of safety regulations. No security clearance is required, but personnel must identify as non-government. The contractor is responsible for utility conservation and safeguarding government property. The government is exempt from sales taxes.

People

Points of Contact

Amber GoetzPRIMARY
Samuel M. HendersonSECONDARY

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