Annual Training Meals
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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 NH Army National Guard is soliciting quotes for Annual Training Meals at the Center Strafford Training Site, NH. This is a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Request for Quote (RFQ), 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside, under NAICS code 722320 (Catering, $9.0M size standard). The requirement is for breakfast and dinner meals for training personnel from June 22-26, 2026. Quotes are due by May 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all personnel, supervision, subsistence, and other items necessary to prepare and deliver meals for training at 19 Austin Cate Drive, Center Strafford, NH 03884. Key requirements include:
- Off-site preparation and on-site delivery/serving of breakfast and dinner meals.
- Maintenance of a dining facility, including setup and cleanliness.
- Ensuring all food handlers meet applicable health and safety regulations.
- Providing condiments, tableware, and a minimum of three beverage options per meal.
- Meals must adhere to the "237th AT FY26 Meal Plan" and maintain specific temperature controls (hot food at 135°F, cold food below 41°F).
- Meal quantities are subject to change with 72-hour notice.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Request for Quote (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (NAICS 722320, $9.0M size standard)
- Period of Performance: June 22, 2026, to June 26, 2026
- Place of Performance: Center Strafford Training Site, 19 Austin Cate Dr, Center Strafford, NH 03884
- Quotes Due: May 19, 2026, 12:00 PM ET
- Questions Due: May 13, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
- Quotes Validity: Sixty (60) days
- Published: May 7, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be based on evaluation factors detailed in FAR 52.212-2 and its addendum. For an "Acceptable" technical rating, bidders must demonstrate:
- Compliance with all dietary, menu, and service requirements.
- Submission of a valid state or local health department license/permit for a certified commercial/industrial kitchen.
- Proof of valid, current food safety certification (e.g., ServSafe) for the primary food service manager or head chef.
- A detailed narrative on equipment and procedures for maintaining safe food temperatures during transport and delivery. Failure to meet any of these criteria will result in an "Unacceptable" technical rating.
Additional Notes
All technical or contractual questions must be submitted in writing via email to Grace Jordan (grace.jordan.1@us.af.mil) and Richard Trafton (Richard.C.Trafton.civ@army.mil). Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov is required and must be "ACTIVE" at the time of award.