NGRF Course Meal Contract

Quick Summary

The Maryland Army National Guard (MDARNG), 70th Regional Training Institute (RTI), is soliciting proposals for a Total Small Business Set-Aside contract to provide catered meals for the National Guard Reaction Course (NGRF). This opportunity requires timely, high-quality meal delivery to support Army training environments at Reisterstown, MD. Proposals are due by February 17, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide catered breakfast and dinner meals, delivered buffet-style, for NGRF personnel. Services include:

• Timely delivery of high-quality meals cooked under commercial standards.
• Support for Army training environment, including all specified menu components and condiments.
• Delivery of food to 5401 Rue Saint Lo Dr, Reisterstown, MD 21136. No on-site serving services are required; the government assumes custody during service hours.
• Compliance with all Federal, State, and local food safety laws, including Army TB Med 530 and the FDA Food Code.

Contract & Timeline

• Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
• Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
• Product/Service Code: S203 - Food Services
• Response Due: February 17, 2026, 1:00 PM EST
• Published: February 3, 2026
• Period of Performance (2026): March 9-13, March 23-27, April 6-10, April 20-24, September 14-18, September 21-25. Courses begin with dinner and conclude with breakfast.

Key Requirements & Clarifications

• Headcount: Projected at 170 meals per serving period for March 2026 courses, balancing to approximately 100 meals per serving period from April 2026 onwards. Final headcount adjustments require Contracting Officer approval 24-48 hours prior to the event, with initial counts provided 5 days in advance.
• Meal Times: Breakfast: 0700-0800; Dinner: 1700-1800. Contractor must arrive at least 30 minutes prior to serving time.
• Food Handling: Meals must be delivered in insulated containers, maintaining hot items at >= 135°F and cold items at <= 41°F. Temperature compliance is required at the time of delivery.
• Menu Specifics: Menus will be provided. Protein will always be chicken, plated separately to accommodate dietary restrictions (no pork). Salads are required for all meals. Preferred beverages include fruit punch, Power Ade, or Gatorade (mixing two flavors with water is acceptable). For breakfast, only Powerade, Gatorade, and water are permitted (no juice). If a meal includes ground beef sauce, a basic pasta dish must also be included. Grilled steak is not mandatory.
• Contractor-Furnished Property: Contractor must furnish chafing dishes and sternos for buffet setup. The government will provide tables.
• Security: Personnel requiring installation access must have valid Government-issued photo identification. A roster of personnel must be submitted to the Camp Security Office, and vehicles require proper registration. All contractor employees must carry photo identification.
• Pricing: Quotes should include unit pricing based on the entire week, encompassing all meals for that period. Quotes can be submitted in Word, PDF, or Excel format.
• Contract Status: This is a new contract opportunity, not a re-competition of an existing one.

Contact Information

Primary Point of Contact: Victor Mejia, victor.a.mejia4.civ@army.mil, 667-296-4814.