Nutrition Care Services; West Point, Fort Stewart, Fort Leonard Wood, Fort Riley, Fort Irwin
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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.
Quick Summary
The Defense Health Agency (DHA), Healthcare Contracting Division - South, is seeking proposals for Nutrition Care Services at five Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs) across the U.S. This presolicitation outlines a requirement for non-personal labor and management services for comprehensive food and nutrition care. The solicitation, HT940826RE003, is anticipated to be issued on or about March 20, 2026, with responses due by April 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide qualified personnel for nutrition care food services, encompassing dining facility management, therapeutic food preparation, patient tray assembly and delivery, Registered Dietitian therapeutic nutrition training, facility sanitation, janitorial duties, and associated logistics. Services cover both patient and non-patient food services, including requisitioning, receiving, storing, preparing, and serving food in various settings (dining rooms, patient rooms, Grab and Go). Non-food services include training, cash collection, supply management, inspections, and reporting. Concepts supported include traditional tray service, Patient Room Service, Making It Fresh, and Grab and Go options.
Locations
Services are required at:
- Keller Army Community Hospital (West Point, New York)
- Winn Army Community Hospital (Fort Stewart, Georgia)
- General Leonard Wood Community Hospital (Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri)
- Irwin Army Community Hospital (Fort Riley, Kansas)
- Weed Army Community Hospital (Fort Irwin, California)
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Product/Service Code: S203 – Food Services
- NAICS Code: 722310 (SBA Size Standard: $47,000,000)
- Competition: Full and Open (unrestricted)
- Period of Performance: A base period from July 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026, followed by three one-year option periods, extending through September 30, 2029.
Key Requirements
This requirement is subject to the Randolph Sheppard Act (RSA) and 34 CFR 395.33, with all offerors, including State Licensing Agency (SLA) entities, evaluated against the same criteria. Other-than-small businesses may need to submit a Subcontracting Plan. Awardees must be registered in SAM and possess a CAGE code and UEI prior to award. Contractor personnel must be U.S. citizens or legal residents, undergo background checks, and hold relevant certifications like ServSafe. A 60-day phase-in period may be required.
Timeline & Submission
- Anticipated Solicitation Issue Date: On or about March 20, 2026
- Estimated Response Date: April 15, 2026
Prospective offerors should monitor SAM.gov for the formal solicitation and any updates. Questions regarding this notice or the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) should be submitted in writing via email to the listed POCs, using the subject line: HT940826RE003 - Nutrition Care Services.