CG26 SLV Catered Meals *Subject to Availability of Funds*

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide catered meal services for the United States Army South (ARSOUTH) in support of the Centam Guardian 2026 (ExCG-26) exercise in El Salvador.

• Provide all necessary personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, and materials for catered meal services.

• Prepare individual meals, deliver them, and provide services as specified in Attachment 3 (Delivery Schedule).

• Establish a 6-day rotational menu (7-day for breakfast) to be provided to the COR 7 days prior to service.

• Offer cold beverages (milk, juice, soda) and hot beverages (coffee, tea) with each meal.

• Adhere to specific nutritional standards outlined in AR 40-25, with a daily protein intake of 136 grams per person.

• Comply with food safety regulations, including proper cooking temperatures, handling, storage, and cross-contamination prevention measures.

• Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) for all services is 100% compliant.

• Performance objectives include combating trafficking in persons, providing correct meal quantities, designating a Contract Manager, vetting of contractor companies, preparing and delivering meals on time, and adhering to approved menus and nutritional standards.

• Specific performance requirements are detailed in Attachment 1 (Performance Requirements Summary).

• Period of Performance: April 16-27, 2026.

• Place of Performance: Specified in Attachment 3, including locations such as Ilopango (Special Forces) CEAT, 4th Brigada de Infanteria El Paraiso, Chalatenango, and Nejapa Civil Protection.

• Contractor must obtain and maintain all required insurances as per El Salvadoran government regulations, including Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance.

• Contractor personnel must comply with facility security policies, wear identification badges, and adhere to dress code requirements.

• Background checks are required for all contractor and subcontractor employees.

• Contractor must provide proof of DBA insurance within 5 days of award.

• Contractor must provide signed non-disclosure agreements 10 days prior to work commencement.

• The contract anticipates award of a firm-fixed-price contract.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation, W912QM26QA006, issued on March 6, 2026, is for commercial products and services. The government is procuring catered meal services at various locations, including Ilopango (Special Forces) CEAT, 4th Brigada de Infanteria El Paraiso, and Nejapa Civil Protection. Additionally, it includes a line item for DBA insurance. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 722320.

• Catered Meal Service: Includes breakfast and dinner for specified personnel at different locations.

• DBA Insurance: An estimated premium amount is listed, with the actual cost to be based on the "PAID" receipt from an approved Department of Labor (DoL) insurance carrier.

• Solicitation Issue Date: March 6, 2026

• Offer Due Date: March 16, 2026, at 12:00 PM

• Period of Performance for meal services: April 16, 2026, to April 27, 2026.

• Contract type is not explicitly stated but implied to be Firm Fixed Price for meal services.

• Offers must be submitted by the Offer Due Date.

• The government will award a contract to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous, using a "best value" approach.

• Evaluation factors are ranked in order of importance: Price, Technical Plan, and Past Performance.

• The Technical Plan must be rated "Acceptable" to be eligible for award.

• Past performance experience in catering services in the Central America region is preferred.

• The acquisition is listed as "UNRESTRICTED" with no specific set-aside indicated in the initial blocks.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses incorporated by reference and in full text, covering various aspects such as contract terms, payment, labor standards, and representations and certifications.

• Attachment 1 is the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for CG26 Catering Service.