Lunches PALS Conference
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 Navy is soliciting quotes for working lunch catering services for the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium (PALS) at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (APCSS) in Honolulu, HI. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for approximately 300 Government personnel and invited participants. Quotes are due April 27, 2026, at 12:00 PM Hawaii Standard Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide comprehensive catering services, including preparation, delivery, setup, and cleanup. Services are required for three consecutive days:
- Catered Lunches & Beverages: For 300 personnel on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (11:45 AM - 12:45 PM) and Wednesday, June 17, 2026 (11:30 AM - 12:30 PM). Meals must be suitable for a working lunch, locally themed, and include vegan, vegetarian, and Halal options. Disposable service ware, napkins, and condiments are required, with dietary-specific meals clearly identified.
- To-Go Box Lunches: Individually packaged for 300 personnel on Thursday, June 18, 2026, delivered by 11:30 AM. These should be suitable for off-site consumption, locally themed, and include vegan, vegetarian, and Halal options, with clear labeling.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP).
- Period of Performance: June 16-18, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business.
- NAICS Code: 722310 (Caterers), with a size standard of $47,000,000.00.
- Offer Due Date: April 27, 2026, 12:00 PM Hawaii Standard Time.
- Questions Deadline: April 22, 2026.
- Published Date: April 18, 2026.
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, based on Technical, Price, and Past Performance factors. Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to gabriella.gonzalezc@usmc.mil and jessica.pugh@usmc.mil. Offerors must include unit and extended prices for all CLINs and a specified menu for each day.
Key Considerations
- Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
- Bidders must comply with the Service Contract Act, accounting for minimum wage and fringe benefit requirements as outlined in the provided Wage Determination (No. 2015-5689) for Hawaii.
Contact Information
- Primary: GySgt Gabriela Gonzalez (gabriella.gonzalezc@usmc.mil)
- Secondary: Jessica Pugh (jessica.pugh@usmc.mil)