DDE REP/DEP NSS Catering FY26
Overview
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Original Source
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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, MICC-Carlisle Barracks, has issued a Sources Sought Notice for catering services for the AY26 National Security Seminar-Resident Education Program (NSS-REP) and National Security Seminar-Distance Education Program (NSS-DEP) hosted by the USAWC Commandant. This is for market research purposes only. Responses are due April 17, 2026.
Purpose
This notice is solely for information and planning, aiming to identify capable firms for a non-personal services contract to provide catering. It does not constitute a solicitation or a promise to issue one. The U.S. Government is not seeking quotes or proposals at this time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for non-personal catering services, including all personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, materials, and supervision. Services will support lunches and dinners for NSS-REP (June 1-3, 2026) and NSS-DEP (June 22-24, 2026) events. Locations include Root Hall, LeTort View Community Center, and the Army Heritage and Education Center (AHEC) in Carlisle, PA. The contractor will be responsible for food preparation (on-site or off-site), maintaining food temperatures, and providing buffet-style hot lunches or sandwich/salad bars with soup, accommodating special dietary needs. Required qualifications include Serve-Safe Certification, business and food establishment licenses, and USDA Food Safety Inspection Certification.
Information Requested
Interested firms should provide:
- Company name, point of contact, phone, email, DUNS, CAGE, and small business status (e.g., SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB) with corresponding NAICS code (anticipated 722320).
- Indication of interest as a prime contractor, including any subcontracting, joint ventures, or teaming arrangements.
- Detailed past experience on similar requirements (size, scope, complexity, timeframe).
- Information on commercial availability of services, including pricing, delivery schedules, and customary terms.
- Recommendations on structuring contract requirements to facilitate small business competition.
- Identification of any conditions restricting competition.
- Recommendations to improve the approach/specifications/draft PWS.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- NAICS: 722320 (Caterers)
- PSC: S203 (Food Services)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research for small business participation)
- Response Due: April 17, 2026, 11:00 AM ET
- Published: April 10, 2026
Additional Notes
This notice is for planning purposes only. Not responding does not preclude participation in any future solicitation. Potential offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for any future RFQ, IFB, or RFP.