Catered Meals
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 Catered Meals for an ARNG entity during Annual Training at Moorefield, WV. This Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside requires a contractor to provide meal preparation and services for approximately 130 personnel from July 20, 2026, to August 03, 2026. Proposals are due by May 26, 2026, 10:30 AM ET.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all subsistence, paper goods, and labor for daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner for approximately 130 personnel. Key requirements include:
- Adherence to specific menu guidelines, Army Recipe Cards (TM 10-412), and government food preparation standards.
- Maintaining safe, clean, and healthy food preparation environments using fresh ingredients only.
- Providing individual condiment packets and disposable service items (trays, cups, cutlery).
- Offering "to-go" meal options for up to 50% of requested meals, maintaining a temperature of 140 degrees.
- Contractor must use their own facility or mobile trailer, as military kitchens will not be provided.
- Personnel must possess current food sanitation certification (e.g., Serv-Safe), wear appropriate uniforms, and comply with strict hygiene rules (e.g., no jewelry except smooth wedding band).
- All contractor employees must complete AT Level I Awareness and Level I OPSEC Awareness training, and comply with personal identity verification requirements.
- Quality of ingredients must meet specific USDA standards (e.g., USDA Choice beef, USDA Grade "A" poultry), with no texture vegetable soy products or extenders permitted.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: July 20, 2026 - August 03, 2026
- Estimated Meals: 1,820 Breakfast, 1,950 Lunch, 1,820 Dinner
- NAICS Code: 722320 (Food Services)
- Product Service Code: S203 (Food Services)
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Published Date: May 13, 2026
- Proposal Due: May 26, 2026, 10:30 AM ET
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible vendor whose quote is technically acceptable, has an acceptable past performance record, and offers the lowest price. Proposals are requested via Request for Quote (RFQ). Contractual terms will be validated through meal head count.
Additional Notes
Payment will be made by electronic funds transfer via WAWF. FAR and DFARS clauses are incorporated by reference. Primary Contact: Juan Arevalo (juan.h.arevalojimenez.civ@army.mil, 304-473-5226). Alternate POC for menu deviations: SSG Donald Ferry (304-201-3743).