Catering Meals
Overview
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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, specifically the W7N7 USPFO ACTIVITY WV ARNG, is soliciting proposals for Catering Meals at Fort Barfoot, VA. This opportunity requires the provision of 3,250 breakfast and 3,250 dinner meals over a 13-day period in May 2026. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Proposals are due April 8, 2026, at 06:00 AM.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide catering services for approximately 250 personnel during Annual Training from May 6 to May 18, 2026. Key requirements include:
- Furnishing a total of 3,250 breakfast and 3,250 dinner meals.
- Preparing and serving meals in accordance with Army Recipe Cards (TM 10-412) and TB MED 530.
- Transporting food in well-insulated containers to designated drop-off locations on Fort Barfoot.
- Providing personnel with food handler training and "Cooks Uniforms."
- Supplying all necessary disposable service items (plates, cups, utensils) and individual condiment packets for bulk meals.
- Adhering to provided daily menus for the entire period.
- Ensuring quality ingredients meet USDA standards (e.g., USDA Choice for beef/veal, USDA Grade "A" for poultry/dairy, USDA #1 Quality for fresh produce). Meals can be delivered in bulk (e.g., mermites or trays) or as individually packaged to-go trays.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Number: W912L826QA004
- Type: Firm Fixed Price Solicitation
- NAICS Code: 722320 (Food Services) with a size standard of $9,000,000.00
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Solicitation Issue Date: April 1, 2026
- Proposal Due: April 8, 2026, 06:00 AM
Evaluation
Proposals are due by the specified date and time. Evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the provided summary sections.
Additional Notes
Vendors must have a valid NIST assessment completed to be considered for evaluation and award, in accordance with FAR provision 252.204-7019. The solicitation includes extensive FAR and DFARS clauses.