J&A for Schofield Barracks, HI NCO Academy Cook Support Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 has issued a Justification and Approval (J&A) for a sole source award for Cook Support Services at the Schofield Barracks, HI NCO Academy (NCOA) Dining Facility (DFAC). This action addresses an urgent, time-sensitive need to prevent critical disruption to food service operations due to the loss of all military cooks by April 1, 2026. The award is for a Firm-Fixed-Priced contract to the State of Hawaii, Department of Human Services, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (HSB), teaming with Blackstone Consulting Inc. (BCI).
Purpose & Urgency
The J&A outlines an urgent requirement for cook support augmentation services at the NCOA DFAC. The critical need arises from the loss of all 92Gs (Military Cooks) by April 1, 2026, which would severely disrupt food service and negatively impact military and civilian patrons. This justification cites "Unusual and Compelling Urgency" (FAR 6.103-2) as the basis for limiting competition to a sole source award.
Scope of Services
The requirement is for augmentation services at the NCOA DFAC, specifically providing 7 Cooks and 1 Manager.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Priced (FFP) contract.
- Estimated Total Value: $806,840.
- Period of Performance:
- Base Period: April 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026 ($393,121)
- Option Period 1: October 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026 ($205,969)
- Option Period 2: January 1, 2027 - March 31, 2027 ($207,750)
- Funding: Operations and Maintenance Army (OMA) funds.
Award Information
This is a sole source justification for an award to the State of Hawaii, Department of Human Services, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (HSB), which will be teaming with Blackstone Consulting Inc. (BCI). HSB and BCI are the incumbent contractors providing Dining Facility Attendant (DFA) services at the facility. The contracting officer determined the anticipated cost or price to be fair and reasonable.
Future Plans
The government plans to compete a long-term Full Food Service (FFS) requirement at SBHI NCOA after this urgent contract is awarded.
Set-Aside
Not applicable; this is a sole source justification.