Catering 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 proposals for Catering Meals at Fort Barfoot, Crewe, VA. This Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside opportunity requires the provision of 3,250 breakfast and 3,250 dinner meals over a 13-day period in May 2026 for approximately 250 personnel during Annual Training. Proposals are due by April 8, 2026, at 06:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will furnish 3,250 breakfast and 3,250 dinner meals from May 6 to May 18, 2026. Meals must be prepared and served in accordance with Army Recipe Cards (TM 10-412) and TB MED 530. Key requirements include:
- Transporting food in well-insulated containers to a designated drop-off location.
- Providing personnel with food handler training and "Cooks Uniforms."
- Supplying all necessary disposable service items (plates, cups, utensils) and individual condiment packets.
- Adhering to provided daily menus for the performance period.
- Ensuring high-quality ingredients, including USDA Choice for beef/veal, USDA #1 for pork/lamb, USDA Grade "A" for poultry and dairy, USDA Grade "A" Fancy for frozen foods and canned goods, and USDA #1 Quality for fresh produce.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Firm Fixed Price)
- Contract Number: W912L826QA004
- Period of Performance: May 6, 2026, to May 18, 2026
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- NAICS Code: 722320 (Size Standard: $9,000,000.00)
- Solicitation Issue Date: April 1, 2026
- Proposal Due Date: April 8, 2026, 06:00 AM EST
- Published Date: March 31, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must be submitted by the stated deadline. The solicitation document indicates that evaluation criteria are not detailed within the provided sections, but the award will be a Firm Fixed Price contract. Offerors should review the full solicitation (DD Form 1449) for complete instructions and all applicable FAR and DFARS clauses.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Juan Arevalo
- Email: juan.h.arevalojimenez.civ@army.mil
- Phone: 304-473-5226