Catered Meals for BLC at 147th RTI Columbus, OH 3-25 MARCH 2026
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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 Ohio Army National Guard is soliciting quotes for catered meal services for the Basic Leader Course (BLC) at the 147th Regional Training Institute (RTI) in Columbus, OH. This requirement covers the period from March 3 to March 25, 2026. This opportunity is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside, and quotes are due by Monday, February 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide hot buffet-style breakfasts, boxed cold lunches, and hot buffet-style dinners. Services are required for an estimated 80 people per meal service, totaling approximately 4,640 meals over the performance period. The scope includes providing all necessary personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control. Meals must adhere to Army Recipe Card TM 10-412 standards, accommodate dietary restrictions, and comply with Army food safety regulations (AR 30-22, DA PAM 30-22). A 15-day cyclic menu is required, and services may include delivery, set-up, serving, and clean-up at the designated facility.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order.
- Period of Performance: March 3, 2026, to March 25, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Regional Training Institute BLDG 1 DSCC, 3990 East Broad St., Columbus, OH 43213.
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 722320 (Food Services), with a size standard of $9,000,000.00.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: Thursday, February 19, 2026, 4:00 PM EST.
- Quotes Due: Monday, February 23, 2026, 12:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Via email to the Contract Specialist, claudia.j.tenaglia.civ@army.mil.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3), based on 1) price, 2) adherence to the Performance Work Statement (PWS), and 3) past performance.
- Requirements: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov, not appear on the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS), and include a total price, including all applicable taxes and fees, on the SF1449.
Key Requirements
Offerors must develop and maintain an effective Quality Control Plan (QCP) and comply with installation access and security requirements (e.g., AT Level 1 training, iWATCH). Meals not meeting minimum standards must be replaced within two hours at no cost to the Government.