ILARNG Catered Meals - Camp Dodge

SOL #: W91SMC26QA006Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Army
W7M6 USPFO ACTIVITY IL ARNG
SPRINGFIELD, IL, 62702-2399, United States

Place of Performance

Johnston, IA

NAICS

Caterers (722320)

PSC

Special Dietary Foods And Food Specialty Preparations (8940)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
May 5, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 20, 2026, 4:00 PM

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 catered meal services for the Illinois Army National Guard (ILARNG) at Camp Dodge, Johnston, IA. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires a contractor to furnish all personnel, supervision, materials, and transportation to provide prepared breakfast and dinner meals for the FSC and HHC 123rd Engineer Battalion during their annual training. Quotations are due by May 20, 2026, at 11:00 AM CDT.

Scope of Work

The contractor shall provide prepared meals, including all necessary paper products, flatware, napkins, and condiments. Meals must be delivered to the Camp Dodge Main Gate, Johnston, IA, no later than 30 minutes before service times (Breakfast: 06:30-07:30; Dinner: 17:30-18:30).

Key requirements include:

  • Meal Volume: Tentatively 2,415 meals total (1,150 breakfast, 1,265 dinner) over the performance period.
  • Daily Composition: Each service requires 110 regular meals, 3 vegetarian, and 2 no-pork options (totaling 115 meals per service).
  • Menu Standards: Specific requirements for meal components (e.g., meat entrée, vegetables, salad, bread, fruit/dessert, beverage). No item may remain the same for two consecutive meals or days. Specific substitution rules apply.
  • Food Safety: Hot foods must be 135°F, cold foods 41°F. Meals transported in clean delivery vans. All produce, meat, poultry, fish, and seafood must meet Federal, State, and Local industry standards. Food handlers must possess current ANSI-CFP accredited Food Safety and Sanitation certificates, and operations must comply with TB MED 530.

Contract & Timeline

  • Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) delivery order, anticipated under FAR Part 13 procedures.
  • Period of Performance: July 12, 2026, to July 22, 2026.
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 722320, Caterers).
  • Questions Due: May 18, 2026, 11:00 AM CDT.
  • Quotations Due: May 20, 2026, 11:00 AM CDT.
  • Published Date: May 5, 2026.

Evaluation

Award will be based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process. Offerors must submit a technical proposal demonstrating their approach to the SOW and a pricing proposal. Technical performance will be evaluated as acceptable or unacceptable based on meeting all SOW specifications. Pricing will be assessed for reasonableness, completeness, and balance among technically acceptable offers.

Special Requirements & Notes

  • Security: Compliance with Anti-Terrorism (AT) and Operational Security (OPSEC) measures, including background checks and AT/OPSEC training, is mandatory.
  • Access: Contractor employees must be accompanied by authorized ILMD/ILNG personnel within buildings.
  • Government Equipment: Use of government equipment (stoves, refrigerators, water) is prohibited.
  • Final Count: The number of meals is tentative; a final count will be provided three weeks prior to the first meal. The government reserves the right to reduce the headcount, and the vendor will only be authorized to charge for meals requested, not exceeding the contracted amount.
  • Payment: Via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system.
  • The government intends to award without discussions; offerors are encouraged to submit their best initial quote.

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Chaney LovellettePRIMARY

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