Muscatatuck Training Center, Indiana Food Service/Catering
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 US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is soliciting quotes for Food Service/Catering at the Muscatatuck Training Center, Indiana. This requirement is for providing three meals per day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) from February 25, 2026, to March 6, 2026. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside and will result in a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order. Quotes are due by February 12, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all necessary food, equipment, and transportation to deliver three meals daily to a single designated drop-off point at Muscatatuck Training Center. Key requirements include:
- Meal Types: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner, with quantities varying daily.
- Delivery Location: Muscatatuck Training Center, accessible via dirt roads.
- Strict Delivery Times: Breakfast by 0800, Lunch by 1200, Dinner by 1800 Local Time.
- Nutritional Standards: Breakfast and dinner must each provide a minimum of 1,300 calories and 50 grams of protein. A 10-day menu cycle with caloric values must be submitted 14 days prior to the performance period for approval.
- Food Safety: Adherence to all food safety and temperature standards during preparation and transport (hot foods >= 135°F, cold foods <= 41°F).
- Supplies: Contractor must provide all plates, cups, utensils, and napkins.
- Off-site Preparation: Meals must be prepared at the contractor's certified off-site cooking facility.
- Personnel Requirements: Contractor personnel must meet installation access requirements, including background checks and specific training (AT Level I, OPSEC Level I, iWatch).
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Request for Quote (RFQ) under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13), resulting in a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order.
- Period of Performance: February 25, 2026 – March 6, 2026.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business.
- Response Due: February 12, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
- Published Date: February 9, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible offeror representing the best value to the government, based on a Best Value Trade-Off decision. Factors are listed in descending order of importance:
- Price
- Delivery & Timeliness: Assesses the plan and capability to meet strict delivery schedules.
- Technical Approach: Evaluates the quality and nutritional value of the proposed menu, assessing the ability to meet and exceed minimum nutritional requirements.
Note: The non-price factors (Technical Approach and Delivery/Timeliness), when combined, are more important than Price. The government may award to a higher-priced offeror if technical superiority warrants the additional cost.
Point of Contact
SFC Joseph Ray, Contracting NCO Email: joseph.f.ray.mil@army.mil Phone: 910-936-6339