Notice of Intent to Sole Source
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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.
This is a notice of intent to award a sole source services contract. The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA), Western Markets Contracting Division (WMCD), San Diego, intends to award a firm fixed price contract for the operation and management of a cafeteria-style food service at Naval Hospital Guam per the procedures in Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR 13.5, which permits acquisitions from a single source (cited below) when it is determined that only one source is reasonably available to meet the agency’s requirements.:
Global Food Services LLC.
415Chalan San Antonio Suite 306
Tamuning, Guam 96913-6083
Performance Period – 1 January through 30 June 2026
Global Food Services LLC shall provide labor, management, supervision, tools, materials, and equipment necessary to serve nutritious meals (regular and therapeutic diet) utilizing varied menus for patients, hospital staff and eligible personnel in the Naval Hospital Guam Galley (dining room). Services include but are not limited to obtaining food and related supplies, meal planning and preparation, cafeteria setup, meal services (including take out services), cash and credit collection and handling, cleaning of equipment, and maintaining proper sanitation of the dining facility. The contractor shall also conduct emergency planning, preparation, and recovery operations during natural and man-made disasters.
See attached Performance Work Statement.
THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTATIONS.
However, all responsible sources may submit a quotation/offer, which shall be considered by the agency if received by 5:00pm, Pacific Standard Time, on December 8th, 2025.
Responses should be sent to:
Eddie L. “Franc” Franklin Jr @eddie.l.franklin.civ@health.mil
and
Merlinda M. Labaco@merlinda.m.labaco.civ@health.mil
A determination by the Government not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement or to proceed with a sole source purchase order.
NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS/OFFERS WILL BE HONORED