D1 831 ENG AT Meals 29 May - 12 Jun 2026, Camp Dodge Johnston, IA 50131
Overview
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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 (W7M8 USPFO ACTIVITY IA ARNG), is soliciting quotes for catered meal services for the D1 831 ENG AT Meals training event. This requirement is for breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals to be provided at Camp Dodge Joint Maneuver Training Center (CDJMTC), Johnston, IA, from May 29, 2026, to June 12, 2026. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by May 5, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide buffet-style breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals for military personnel. Services include assisting with set-up, adhering to strict food safety and temperature requirements (e.g., hot items >= 135°F, cold items <= 41°F), and complying with specified food codes (TB Med 530, FDA Food Code, Iowa Code Chapter 137F). The government will provide menus, with limited deviation allowances for starch, vegetable, bread, and dessert items, subject to approval. Entrees, salads, and beverages have no deviation allowances. Headcounts will be verified via IA Form 1544 and AFMIS Closing Report. Excess food remains on site.
Contract Details
This is a Solicitation (RFQ), and the government intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order. The NAICS Code is 722310 (Caterers) with a $47 million size standard. This opportunity is designated as a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offerors must have current, active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit invoices electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) for payment via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email to kelsey.l.letcher.civ@army.mil and kelly.a.burk2.civ@army.mil by May 5, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. The basis for award is price, with the government selecting the responsible vendor submitting the lowest-priced responsive quotation that meets all minimum requirements. Required submission documents include "Attachment 3 - Contractor Information and Pricing Table," which details company information and pricing for 1,728 breakfast meals, 45 lunch meals, and 1,728 dinner meals.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Published Date: April 24, 2026
- Response Due Date: May 5, 2026, 10:00 a.m. Central Time
- Period of Performance: May 29, 2026 – June 12, 2026
- Primary Contact: Kelsey Letcher, kelsey.l.letcher.civ@army.mil, 515-252-4508
- Secondary Contact: Kelly Burk, kelly.a.burk2.civ@army.mil, 515-252-4616