Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Nutrition Care Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 Defense Health Agency (DHA), Healthcare Contracting Division - South, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a contract to Sodexo Management, Inc. for Nutrition Care Services. This short-term contract will cover the period from April 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026, serving medical treatment facilities at West Point, NY; Fort Stewart, GA; Fort Leonard Wood, MO; Fort Riley, KS; and Fort Irwin, CA. The intent is to bridge services until a long-term competitive contract begins on July 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
The services include comprehensive nutrition care food services, encompassing dietitian services, food preparation, and facility sanitation. The Performance Work Statement (PWS) details requirements for non-personal nutrition care food management, supervision, technical, administrative, and clerical services. Key areas include:
- Dining facility management, therapeutic food preparation, patient tray assembly and delivery.
- Registered Dietitian training, facility sanitation, and janitorial duties related to food services.
- Patient and non-patient food services (requisitioning, receiving, storing, preparing, serving).
- Operations will include Patient Room Service (made-to-order), Making It Fresh (on-demand), and Grab and Go services.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (for a short-term contract).
- Duration: April 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026 (3 months).
- Set-Aside: None (sole source).
- Authority: 41 USC 1901 (Department of Defense: 10 USC 3204(a)(1)).
- Response Due: March 13, 2026, by 11:00 AM Central.
- Published: March 10, 2026.
Evaluation
The Government intends to award this non-competitive contract to Sodexo Management, Inc., citing that a new contractor would require a minimum of one month for transition-in requirements (staff recruiting, training, security) and Sodexo is the only known contractor capable of providing all required services by April 1, 2026. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. However, firms believing they can meet all requirements by April 1, 2026, must submit written notification with supporting evidence by the response due date.
Additional Notes
A long-term competitive contract for these services is planned to start July 1, 2026, under solicitation number HT940826RE003.