Catering Services
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 Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a Firm Fixed Price purchase order on a sole source basis to Catered, LLC. for catering services. This acquisition is for the Special Response Team Basic Course #18 at Fort AP Hill, VA. While this is an intent to award and not a request for competitive offers, interested vendors who believe they can provide the services may submit a capability statement. Submissions are due by February 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for catering services, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, for approximately 75 individuals per service. The services are needed for the Special Response Team Basic Course #18, taking place from March 10, 2026, to March 27, 2026, at Fort AP Hill, VA. The justification for sole-source procurement notes that the facility lacks adequate services for attendees to procure their own meals, and market research indicated Catered, LLC. was the only vendor willing or able to provide services without pre-payment.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price purchase order
- NAICS Code: 722320
- Set-Aside: Not a total small business set-aside
- Period of Performance: March 10, 2026, to March 27, 2026
- Capability Statement Due: February 27, 2026, by 2:00 PM EST
- Published Date: February 24, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be based on the lowest price/technically acceptable criteria, on an ALL or NONE basis. This notice is for informational purposes only, and a Request for Quotation (RFQ) is not available. The Government reserves the right to reject all offers received if it is in the best interest of the Government.
Additional Notes
Vendors interested in demonstrating their capability to meet this requirement should submit a statement to Jose Marin via email at jose.l.marin@dea.gov. Late submissions will not be accepted. No telephone or fax requests will be accepted.