Co G BSB Meals 2-8 June 2026 Waverly, Iowa and Waterloo, IA
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 Iowa Army National Guard (IA ARNG) Co G 334th BSB, is soliciting proposals for catered lunch and dinner meals for a training event from June 2-8, 2026. This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and requires meal services at Camp Ingawanis in Waverly, IA, and the Iowa National Guard facility in Waterloo, IA. Quotes are due by May 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Central Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide buffet-style lunch and dinner meals, adhering to strict food safety standards (e.g., temperature control, insulated transport). Key requirements include:
- Meal Service: Buffet-style serving lines for breakfast and dinner.
- Food Safety: Maintain hot items >= 135°F and cold items <= 41°F. Transport in insulated containers via clean, covered vehicles.
- Equipment: Contractor to furnish all serving containers, utensils, disposable dinnerware, heating/cooling sources, and preparation/storage/removal equipment. Government will provide tables and chairs.
- Menus: Government-provided menus with limited deviation options (starch, vegetable, bread, dessert, condiments) requiring prior written approval. Entrees and beverages are not subject to deviation.
- Personnel: Sufficient personnel for serving line setup and assistance, maintaining appropriate appearance.
- Locations: Camp Ingawanis, Waverly, IA, and Iowa National Guard, Waterloo, IA.
- Period of Performance: June 2-8, 2026.
- Meal Times: Breakfast (7:30 AM - 8:30 AM), Dinner (5:30 PM - 6:30 PM).
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 722310 (Caterers) with a $47 million size standard.
- Invoicing: Electronic invoicing via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).
- Payment: Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).
- Quantities: Approximately 1278 units each for breakfast and dinner meals.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: May 13, 2026, 11:00 a.m. Central Time.
- Submission Method: Email quotes to kelsey.l.letcher.civ@army.mil and kelly.a.burk2.civ@army.mil.
- Required Documents: Quotes must include the "Contractor Information and Pricing Table" (Attachment 3) and adhere to the "Meals Requirements Statement" and "Menus."
- Evaluation Basis: Award will be made to the responsible vendor submitting the lowest-priced responsive quotation that meets minimum requirements.
- Eligibility: Offerors must have an active SAM registration and comply with WAWF/EFT requirements.
Points of Contact
- Contracting Officer: Ms. Kelsey Letcher, (515) 252-4508, kelsey.l.letcher.civ@army.mil
- Contract Specialist: Ms. Kelly Burk, (515) 252-4616, kelly.a.burk2.civ@army.mil