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, Butlerville, Indiana. This 100% Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires the provision of three meals daily (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) for a training event from February 25, 2026, to March 6, 2026. The award will be a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order based on a Best Value Trade-Off. Quotes are due by February 17, 2026, at 6:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all necessary food, off-site cooking facilities, equipment, supplies, transportation, and labor to prepare and deliver breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. Meals must meet specific nutritional standards, including a minimum of 1,300 calories and 50 grams of protein for breakfast and dinner. The PWS requires a 10-day menu cycle with caloric values to be submitted for approval 14 days prior to the performance period. Dietary accommodations must also be provided and labeled upon notification.
Key Requirements
- Meal Delivery: Three meals per day (Breakfast: 0800, Lunch: 1200, Dinner: 1800 Local Time) to a single designated drop-off point at Muscatatuck Training Center. Vendors must be capable of driving on dirt roads.
- Food Preparation & Safety: Meals must be prepared off-site in a certified facility adhering to federal, state, and local health regulations. Strict temperature controls (hot foods ≥ 135°F, cold foods ≤ 41°F) must be maintained during transport.
- Supplies: Contractor must provide all food, beverages (including ice), plates, cups, utensils, and napkins. Delivery is for bulk food, not individually packaged meals; the Government will handle on-site serving.
- Performance Standards: A Quality Control Plan (QCP) and Operations Security (OPSEC) program are required post-award. Performance will be measured against strict standards for timeliness, temperature, freshness, quantity, and menu adherence.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order (RFQ under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures).
- Period of Performance: February 25, 2026 – March 6, 2026.
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business.
- Questions Due: February 12, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
- Quotes Due: February 17, 2026, at 6:00 PM EST.
- Published: February 12, 2026.
Evaluation Factors
Award will be made based on a Best Value Trade-Off, considering the following factors in descending order of importance:
- Price
- Delivery & Timeliness: Assesses the offeror’s plan and capability to meet the strict delivery schedule.
- Technical Approach: Evaluates the quality and nutritional value of the proposed menu, assessing ability to meet and exceed minimum nutritional requirements. Non-price factors (Delivery & Timeliness, Technical Approach) combined are more important than Price. The Government reserves the right to award to a higher-priced offeror if technical superiority warrants the additional cost.
Point of Contact
SFC Joseph Ray, Contracting NCO, joseph.f.ray.mil@army.mil, 910-936-6339.