Fort Jackson Boxed Noon Meals Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
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 is soliciting proposals for Boxed Noon Meals Services at the Fort Jackson Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) in Columbia, SC. This Firm Fixed-Price contract is a Total Small Business Set-Aside to provide daily boxed lunch (sub sandwich) meals to applicants. Proposals are due May 21, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for preparing and delivering boxed noon meals (sub sandwiches) to the Fort Jackson MEPS, serving them to applicants, and cleaning the dining area daily. Services are required Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays and training days, with potential for up to 28 Saturdays annually and additional "mission day" meals for late processing. Meals must be prepared in a state/local licensed facility that passes a Veterinary Service Food Protection Audit.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: Base year (September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027) plus two one-year option periods, for a total duration not exceeding 3 years.
- Guaranteed Minimum: $1,500.00 for the base period.
- Estimated Quantities: 15,219 meals per period (base and options).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- NAICS Code: 722310 (Food Service Contractors), Size Standard: $47,000,000.00
- Place of Performance: Fort Jackson MEPS, 2435 Marion Avenue, Columbia, SC 29207.
Key Requirements
Each noon meal must include a 6-inch sub sandwich (with specific meat/cheese/veggie requirements), chips, a pre-packaged dessert, fresh fruit, beverages (soda, water, iced tea, milk), and individually packaged condiments. Meals are served between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., with daily notification of required quantities by 8:00 a.m. Contractor employees require Real ID for base access and must complete AT Level I, iWATCH, and OPSEC training. The contractor must maintain a self-inspection program and accept Government Purchase Card (GPC) for payment.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: May 8, 2026, 10:00 AM ET.
- Quotes Due: May 21, 2026, 2:00 PM ET.
- Submission Method: Email quotes to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer. Facsimile quotes are not accepted.
- Award Basis: Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) to a single, responsible offeror. No trade-offs between cost/price and non-cost/price factors.
- Evaluation Factors: Health Inspection Report (score "A" or "B", 85+, or "pass") and Past Performance (acceptable/unacceptable, recent within 36 months, relevant minimum $25,000).
- Offerors must hold prices firm for 150 calendar days.