HHC 1034th CSSB Meals 4-12 Mar 2026 - Johnston, IA
Overview
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PSC
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 Iowa Army National Guard is soliciting quotes for catered breakfast and dinner meals for the HHC 1034th CSSB during a training event at Camp Dodge Joint Maneuver Training Center, Johnston, IA, from March 4-12, 2026. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by February 25, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide buffet-style serving lines for all breakfast and dinner meals. Key responsibilities include:
- Setting up serving lines approximately 30 minutes prior to mealtime.
- Maintaining hot food at or above 135°F and cold food at or below 41°F.
- Replenishing food, maintaining a clean and sanitary serving line.
- Providing all necessary serving items, including containers, dispensers, utensils, disposable plates, bowls, cups, and napkins.
- Supplying heating and cooling sources to maintain food temperatures.
- Preparing meals according to military standards (Index of Recipes Armed Forces Recipe Service or Human Performance Resources website).
- Providing individual portions of condiments.
Performance Requirements
Bidders must ensure food temperatures are maintained, adequate food quantities are provided for estimated headcounts (up to 220 individuals), and comply with the National Food Code, ServSafe, and all applicable federal, state, and local health guidelines. Strict adherence to menu items is required, with limited deviation allowances.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- NAICS Code: 722310 (Food Service Contractors) with a $47 million size standard.
- Period of Performance: March 4-12, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Camp Dodge Joint Maneuver Training Center (CDJMTC), BLDG S53 (1375) (DFAC), 7105 NW 70th Ave, Johnston, Iowa, 50131-1824. Breakfast serving times are 6:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m., and dinner serving times are 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Submission & Evaluation
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- Basis for Award: Lowest-priced responsive quotation meeting minimum requirements.
- Required Submissions: Offerors must complete and submit Attachment 3, the "Contractor Information and Pricing Table," as part of their official quote. This includes company details, CAGE Code, SAM UEI, Tax ID, and pricing for 1,040 breakfast meals and 1,040 dinner meals.
- Quotes Due: February 25, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local (central) time.
- Submission Method: Via email to kelsey.l.letcher.civ@army.mil.
Key Requirements for Bidders
Offerors must have a current, active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and be prepared to submit invoices electronically via the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) application. Contractor personnel must assist with serving line setup and adhere to appearance standards. The contractor must provide food thermometers for on-site monitoring and instructions for each meal regarding temperature ranges and serving sizes.