Catering Opporunity-PALS Conference
SOL #: M0031826Q00040001Special Notice
Overview
Buyer
Dept Of Defense
Dept Of The Navy
COMMANDING OFFICER
MCBH KANEOHE BAY, HI, 96863, United States
Place of Performance
Honolulu, HI
NAICS
Food Service Contractors (722310)
PSC
Food Services (S203)
Set Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
Apr 25, 2026
2
Action Date
May 1, 2026, 10:00 PM
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
Amendment 0001 to Solicitation M0031826Q0004 for Catering Services for the PALS Conference in Honolulu, HI, has been issued by the Department of the Navy. This amendment extends the response deadline to May 1, 2026, and adds breakfast snacks as a new requirement to the Performance Work Statement (PWS). This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Scope of Change
- Response Due Date Extension: The deadline for submitting quotes has been extended from April 27, 2026, to May 1, 2026, at 12:00 PM Hawaii Local Time.
- New Requirement: Breakfast snacks have been added to the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
- New CLIN: A new Contract Line Item Number (CLIN 0004) has been added for "Catered Morning Snacks and Beverages (16-18 June)" for 300 people, covering 3 days.
- Vendor Questions Answered: The amendment provides responses to vendor inquiries regarding kitchen facilities, refrigeration, table provision, trash disposal, and estimated quantities for specific dietary needs (vegan, vegetarian, halal). It also clarifies that there are no previous contracts for this requirement.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Amendment to Solicitation M0031826Q0004 (Catering Services)
- Product Service Code: S203 (Food Services)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: May 1, 2026, 12:00 PM Hawaii Local Time
- Published: April 25, 2026
Additional Notes
Offerors must acknowledge this amendment by completing blocks 15a, b, c of the SF30. For questions, contact GySgt Gabriela Gonzalez at gabriella.gonzalezc@usmc.mil or Jessica Pugh at jessica.pugh@usmc.mil.
People
Points of Contact
GySgt Gabriela GonzalezPRIMARY
Jessica PughSECONDARY
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Special Notice
Posted: Apr 25, 2026