LAARNG 61ST TRP CMD BOXED MEALS 22-27 FEB 26

Solicitation / Request for Quote (RFQ)

This Request for Quote (RFQ) W912NR26QA008 is issued by the Louisiana Army National Guard 61st Troop Command to procure boxed breakfast and dinner meals for a training mission from February 22-27, 2026. The procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 722320 (Catering) and will result in a firm-fixed-price contract. The Government intends to award to the responsible offeror whose quote is most advantageous, considering price and other factors.

• Meals: Provision of 1,435 boxed dinner meals (February 22-26, 2026) and 1,435 boxed breakfast meals (February 23-27, 2026).

• Delivery: Meals must be delivered to BLDG 1452, Camp Beauregard, Pineville, LA, 71360.

• Specifications: Adherence to provided specifications, including a "Need Statement" and "21-Day menu" (referenced as attachments).

• Food Handling: Contractors must explain their methods for maintaining food temperature and handling food during transportation.

• Meal Preparation Method: Bidders must confirm their meal preparation method (Mobile Kitchen, Commercial Kitchen within 20 miles of Camp Beauregard, or contractor site with mileage).

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: Meals required for February 22-27, 2026.

• FAR/DFARS: Incorporates FAR Parts 12 & 13, and various FAR/DFARS clauses by reference and full text.

• Submission: Quotes must be submitted electronically to Contract Specialist Ms. Lavon Wilson (lavon.d.wilson.civ@army.mil) and Contracting Officer Mrs. Crystal Stiles (crystal.l.stiles2.civ@army.mil).

• Deadline: Solicitation closes on February 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CST.

• Questions Due: Questions must be submitted by February 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CST to the same email addresses.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on price (fairness and reasonableness) and other factors (food temperature maintenance, transportation handling, meal preparation method) evaluated as Acceptable/Unacceptable.

• Discussions: The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to hold them. Unrealistic low prices may lead to quote elimination.

• Required Documents: Offerors must return the complete provision 52.204-24 and the Solicitation Worksheet with their proposal.

• Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• NAICS Code: 722320 (Catering).

• SAM Registration: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and complete FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications.

• The document includes full text for clauses related to Item Unique Identification (DFARS 252.211-7003, though it states it does not apply to boxed catered meals), Telecommunications Equipment (FAR 52.204-24, DFARS 252.204-7017), and Buy American Act (DFARS 252.225-7000), which require specific representations from bidders.

• Critical attachments for bidders include a "Need Statement" and a "21-Day menu" to understand the full scope of work.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To procure prepared "to-go/boxed" meals that require individual packaging and delivery to specified locations for consumption by military personnel.

• Provide personnel, supervision, and all necessary items for boxed catered meals, adhering to state and local sanitation laws.

• Prepare food according to commercially acceptable standards, using the LAARNG menu or equivalent.

• No "same menu" for any meal within a five-day period.

• Provide single-use plates, napkins, bowls, cups, cutting utensils, serving utensils, and condiments.

• Offer standard beverage choices including carbonated drinks, juice blends, non-carbonated drinks, coffee, tea, milk, and water. Beverages must be chilled, closed, and individually served.

• Alcoholic beverages are not permitted.

• Substitutions require contact with the unit Point of Contact (POC).

• 95% of menu items per meal period must meet commercial standards.

• 95% of meals prepared must meet standards.

• 100% compliance with sanitation requirements, resulting in a satisfactory or better health inspection rating.

• Timely and courteous employee delivery.

• Delivery dates: February 22-27, 2026.

• Delivery locations will vary and are determined at the order level (e.g., BLDG 1452, CAMP BEAUREGARD).

• Delivery times are 30 minutes prior to scheduled mealtime.

• Compliance with state and local food service sanitation requirements.

• Meals prepared and served on the same day.

• Maintain USDA recommended temperatures during preparation, transport, and holding.

• Specific internal temperatures and rest times for various food products are detailed.

• Transportation vehicles must be clean, and food containers placed in the coolest part of the vehicle.

• Delivery personnel must have proper picture identification for installation access.

• Operational Security: Work is unclassified but for official use only. Sensitive information regarding delivery details must not be disseminated without a need to know.

• Meal quantities will vary based on unit size and will be determined at the call/order level.

• The Government reserves the right to adjust meal quantities up to 72 hours before the event without cost increase.

• Menu plan details are attached as EXHIBIT 1, referencing the "21 Day Menu" and specific meal requests for the period.

• Unit POC: MSG Danielle Foster, 225-315-4100.

• Invoices to be emailed to danielle.l.foster8.mil@army.mil.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Field Menu Report detailing the menu for a 21-day cycle, specifically for "Menu Day 1" through "Menu Day 21". It lists the food items planned for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for each day.

• Daily Menus: Provides a detailed breakdown of breakfast, lunch, and dinner options for each of the 21 days.
• Recipe Information: Includes REC # (Recipe Number), PORT (Portion), and RECIPE NAME for each food item.
• Dates: Indicates the printed date and the specific date each menu day corresponds to (e.g., Feb 23, 2026).

This document serves as a detailed specification of the food items that are to be provided. Bidders can use this to understand the scope of food services required, including the variety, quantity (implied by recipe names and portion sizes), and types of meals. It is crucial for developing accurate proposals and ensuring compliance with the food service requirements.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation worksheet (W912NR26QA008) for the Louisiana Army National Guard. It seeks bids for providing boxed catered meals for the 61st Troop Command Training mission at Camp Beauregard, Pineville, LA. Bidders are instructed to provide pricing based on an attached menu.

• Provision of boxed catered meals, specifically:

  • 61ST_DINNER MEALS_22-26 FEB (Quantity: 1,435 Each)
  • 61ST_BREAKFAST MEALS_23-27 FEB (Quantity: 1,435 Each)

• Pricing is to be Firm Fixed Price.

• Contractors must explain how they will maintain food temperature (Need Statement 5(c)).

• Contractors must describe proper food transport methods (Need Statement 6.1 to 6.1.7).

• Contractors must confirm their meal preparation method (Mobile Kitchen, Commercial Kitchen within 20 miles, or Contractor site with mileage specified).

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price.

• Bidders must complete and sign the Solicitation W912NR26QA008 Worksheet.

• Registration in SAM must be current and accurate.

• Required representations regarding covered telecommunications equipment/services must be selected.

• Submission is via email by the specified time and date.

• Bidders must indicate their Size of Business (Small/Large).

• Bidders must refer to the need statement and the 21-day menu for detailed requirements.

• The document includes FAR Clause 52.204-24(d) Representation regarding telecommunications equipment.

• Specific vendor information fields are provided for completion (Vendor Name, POC, CAGE CODE, UEI, etc.).