NYARNG Meal Drop off FTIG
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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 New York Army National Guard (NYARNG) requires catered breakfast and dinner meals for soldiers at Fort Indian Town Gap, Annville, PA, from June 3-6, 2026. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside for a Firm Fixed-Price contract. Quotes are due by April 30, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide 1,344 breakfasts and 1,855 dinners in bulk trays, with soldiers serving themselves. Meals must adhere to the NYARNG 21-Day Menu and Army Go-4-Green nutritional guidelines. Specific dietary restrictions include 2 vegetarian, 1 pescatarian, 10 Halal, and 2 Kosher meals, which must be labeled and kept separate. To-Go containers are requested. The Statement of Work (SOW) details requirements for condiments, paper products, and utensils. Food preparation must occur within a 60-mile radius of the delivery location (Building 6-203 DFAC, Fort Indian Town Gap).
Performance Standards
Services must comply with all Federal, State, and local laws, as well as military regulations including AR 30-22, AR 40-25, TB MED 530/577. Meals must meet specific nutritional requirements and internal temperature standards. Contractors must have a passing health inspection score (no more than three critical findings). Personnel preparing meals must be 18 years or older and possess a ServSafe food handler's permit or equivalent. Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) is not permitted, and Trans Fat must be zero grams.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS: 722320 (Caterers)
- Size Standard: $9,000,000.00
- Place of Performance: Building 6-203 DFAC, Fort Indian Town Gap, Annville, PA 17003
- Period of Performance: June 3-6, 2026 (Dinner service begins June 3, Breakfast on June 4)
Submission & Evaluation
- Quote Due: April 30, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT
- Submission Method: Email to Meghan.A.Sheridan.civ@army.mil
- Required Submissions:
- Active and registered small business in SAM.gov.
- FAR 52.204-26 completed in SAM.gov Reps & Certs or submitted with quote.
- Contact information and address for any U.S.-based subcontractors.
- Best and final quote for all items, formatted as specified (e.g., "$_x.xx each X 1,344 qty = $ x.xx").
- All necessary documents referenced in SOW paragraphs 1.7.2, 1.7.4, and 1.7.5.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the lowest responsible offer/quote that meets the criteria in the RFQ, SOW, Feeding Schedule, 21-Day meal menu, and this posting, based on price and other factors (FAR 52.212-2).
Important Notes
Attachments include the RFQ, Statement of Work, Feeding Schedule, and 21-day meal menus. Vendors are responsible for checking www.sam.gov for any amendments at least 24 hours prior to the closing date.