Crestwood Annual Training Meals 2026
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, through the USPFO Activity IL ARNG, is soliciting proposals for Crestwood Annual Training Meals 2026. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires the provision of approximately 3,615 prepared meals (breakfast and dinner) for the 2118th Asphalt Detachment at the Crestwood Armory, IL, from May 30 to June 16, 2026. Proposals are due April 3, 2026, by 11:00 AM CDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall furnish all personnel, supervision, parts, tools, materials, and transportation necessary to provide prepared meals. Services include:
- Providing approximately 3,615 meals (breakfast and dinner only) for the 2118th Asphalt Detachment.
- Delivery to Crestwood Armory, 13838 S Springfield Ave, Crestwood, IL. 60472.
- Adherence to specific meal times: Breakfast (0600-0730) and Dinner (1700-1900).
- Strict compliance with FDA Food Code standards for food temperature, quality control, and sanitation (TB MED 530).
- Provision of all complementary items (paper plates, cups, flatware, napkins, condiments).
- All food handlers must possess current Food Safety and Sanitation certificates.
- Compliance with Anti-Terrorism (AT) and Operational Security (OPSEC) measures.
- Adherence to detailed menu standards, including portion sizes and item types, with casserole-type entrees forbidden. Limited deviations for style/type of menu items are allowed, but not for beverages.
- The menu details are further specified in the "FIELD MENU REPORT" (I.A.02. SOW_Appendix 2 Army 29 Day Menu.pdf), outlining a 29-day cycle of breakfast, lunch, and dinner items with recipe numbers and portion sizes.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) delivery order.
- NAICS Code: 722320, Caterers.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- Period of Performance: May 30 - June 16, 2026.
- Proposal Due: April 3, 2026, by 11:00 AM CDT.
- Questions Due: March 27, 2026, by 11:00 AM CDT.
- Published Date: March 16, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Quotes must include both a Technical Proposal and Pricing. Offerors are encouraged to submit their best quote initially, as award is intended without discussions.
Additional Notes
The number of meals is tentative and subject to final count. The Government reserves the right to reduce headcount based on actual soldiers present. The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 by reference.