68W 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 USPFO for Connecticut (CTARNG) is seeking proposals for a Firm-Fixed Price contract to provide Hot Individual Meals at Camp Nett, Niantic, CT. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and aims to secure catering services for military personnel in training. Quotes are due by March 5, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide prepared hot breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals, individually wrapped to minimize disease spread, for delivery to Camp Nett, 38 Smith Street, Niantic, CT. The performance period is from April 29, 2026, to July 1, 2026. Key requirements include:
- Meal Content: Meals must include grains, vegetables, protein, fruit, and assorted beverages (100% fruit juice; no bottled water). A complete menu must be provided with the quote.
- Delivery Times: Breakfast (0700-0800), Lunch (1200-1245), Dinner (1700-1745).
- Supplies: Vendor must provide all paper products, flatware, and consumables for lunch meals, and all serving utensils.
- Preparation: All meals must be prepared at the vendor's location.
- Logistics: Vendor is responsible for trash pickup. Meal quantities are not guaranteed and may be adjusted; offerors must provide their policy on changes/cancellations.
- Quality Control: Contractors must establish a Quality Control program, subject to monitoring by the unit.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside
- NAICS Code: 311991 – Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing (Small Business Size Standard: 700 employees)
- Payment: Through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), Net 30 days.
- Required Forms: FAR 52.212-3 and FAR 52.204-24.
- SAM Registration: Required for award.
Evaluation and Submission
Award will be made to a single responsible offeror whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other factors. Price and location are the most important factors. Quotes must be fair, reasonable, and include a detailed price breakdown of all costs. The Government may consider past performance.
- Questions Due: February 27, 2026. Submit via fax (860-386-4070) or email (leslie.a.fedler.civ@army.mil) to Leslie Fedler.
- Quotes Due: March 5, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Submit via fax (860-386-4070) or email (leslie.a.fedler.civ@army.mil). Offerors are responsible for ensuring receipt.
Additional Information
Offerors planning to use subcontractors must include a plan for addressing potential issues or service cessation. The solicitation includes various FAR and DFARS provisions and clauses, which can be found at acquisition.gov.