Buffalo MEPS Noon Meals (Drop and Go)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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, is soliciting quotes for Boxed Noon Meals (sub sandwiches) for applicants at the Buffalo Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) in Niagara Falls, NY. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The contract includes a base year and two one-year option periods, with a guaranteed minimum of $1,500.00 for the base period. Quotes are due by February 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM Local Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide "drop and go" boxed noon meals, primarily sub sandwiches, to applicants processing through the Buffalo MEPS. Key requirements include:
- Daily delivery by 10:30 a.m. (Monday-Friday, up to 28 Saturdays annually, and additional "mission day" meals as needed).
- Each meal must contain a sub-type sandwich (minimum 4.0 oz meat, 2 slices cheese), lettuce, tomato, chips, cookie, apple, straw, and napkin.
- Beverages (carbonated soft drinks, water, ice tea, milk) and condiments (mustard, mayonnaise, salt, pepper, vinegarette) must be included.
- Meals must be delivered in temperature-controlled coolers.
- The food preparation facility must be sanitarily approved, requiring a Veterinary Service Food Protection Audit and a health inspection report (less than 12 months old, score "A" or "B" or 85+, or "pass").
- Contractor/Sub-Contractors must possess Real ID for military installation access.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance:
- Base Period: June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027
- Option Period 1: June 1, 2027 – May 31, 2028
- Option Period 2: June 1, 2028 – May 31, 2029
- Total Duration: Not to exceed three (3) years.
- Guaranteed Minimum: $1,500.00 for the base period.
- Estimated Annual Quantity: 3,696 meals.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 311991, Size Standard 700 employees).
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: February 12, 2026, 10:00 AM Local Time.
- Questions Due: January 29, 2026, 10:00 AM ET.
- Submission: Quotes must be submitted in writing via email to Contract Specialist Olivia Y. Aguilar (olivia.y.aguilar.civ@army.mil) and Contracting Officer Amy Gawarecki (amy.l.gawarecki.civ@army.mil).
- Award Basis: Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) to a single responsible offeror.
- Evaluation Factors: Health Inspection Report, Subcontractor Agreements (if applicable), Past Performance, and Price. Technical and past performance are not more important than price.
- Pricing: Prices must be firm for 90 calendar days and submitted to the whole penny.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and execute Standard Form 1449.
Additional Notes
Payment will be made via Government Purchase Card (GPC). Historical data for lunch quantities is provided for informational purposes only.