KrS26 Catering
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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 Request for Quote (RFQ) for Catering Services to support Exercise Keris Strike 2026 (KrS2026) in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. This unrestricted opportunity seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive food services, including Bento and Buffet style meals, from July 10 to July 29, 2026. The government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price contract. Offers are due by May 28, 2026, at 1:00 PM Hawaii Standard Time (HST).
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide non-personal catering services, encompassing all necessary personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, and transportation. Services include grab-and-go Bento Style and Buffet Style catering for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, featuring Western, Malaysian, and vegetarian options. All meals must adhere to US health inspection standards, specifically the US Department of Health and Human Services Food Code, and emphasize nutrition and fresh ingredients. The contractor must be flexible to accommodate changes in performance periods, quantities, and services with 24-hour notice. Detailed daily participant counts (PAX) and meal types are provided in the attached Order Form.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Request for Quote (RFQ W91QVP-26-O-A009)
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: July 10, 2026 – July 29, 2026
- Place of Performance: Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Product/Service Code: S203 (Food Services)
- Line Items (CLINs): Catering Meals (0001), Catering Services (0002), Defense Base Act Insurance (0003).
- Currency: USD preferred; MYR accepted but evaluated in USD using XE.com rates.
- Registration: Vendors must be actively registered in Sam.gov and PIEE/WAWF.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: May 28, 2026, 1:00 PM HST
- Offer Submission Deadline: May 28, 2026, 1:00 PM HST
- Solicitation Close: May 29, 2026, 1:00 PM HST
- Submission Method: Digital signed solicitation, quote, and technical specifications via email to SSG Lucas Ladek (lucas.g.ladek.mil@army.mil) and SFC Mandy Francisco (mandy.n.francisco.mil@army.mil).
- Required Submissions:
- Menu (in English, max five pages).
- Relevant Experience (max three contracts, max one page each, using Attachment 5).
- Food and Water Risk Assessment (FWRA) – either USG conducted (within 6 months PoP) or from USG database.
- Evaluation Factors: Price, Food and Water Risk Assessment (FWRA), Proposed Menu, and Relevant Experience.
- Quote Validity: Minimum 90 days.
Key Requirements & Standards
Contractors must adhere to GMP/HACCP certifications, ServSafe, Hazardous Waste, and local accredited safety standards. A Quality Control Plan (QCP) and FWRA are mandatory. An English-speaking manager Point of Contact (POC) is required. Compliance with US and Malaysian safety and environmental laws, including hazardous material disposal, is essential.