OHARNG Catered Meals DSCC 7-29 JULY Columbus, OH
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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 Ohio Army National Guard (OHARNG), through the USPFO Activity OH ARNG, is soliciting quotes for Catered Meal Services for Soldiers at the Regional Training Institute BLDG 1 DSCC in Columbus, OH, from July 7 to July 29, 2026. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. Quotes are due by June 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for comprehensive catered meal services, including hot buffet-style breakfasts, cold boxed lunches, and hot buffet-style dinners, for approximately 80 personnel per meal, totaling 4,640 meals. The contractor will be responsible for providing all personnel, equipment, and materials necessary for delivery, set-up, serving, and clean-up. Meals must be well-rounded, healthy, and adhere to Army Recipe Card TM 10-412 serving sizes, with food safety complying with Army Regulation 30-22 and DA PAM 30-22. A cyclic menu of at least 15 days is required, along with the ability to accommodate dietary restrictions. The place of performance is the Regional Training Institute BLDG 1 DSCC, 3990 East Broad St., Columbus Ohio 43213.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 722320 (Food Service Contractors) with a $9,000,000.00 size standard
- Product Service Code: S203 (Food Services)
- Period of Performance: July 7, 2026, through July 29, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be made in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3), based on 1) price and 2) past performance. The solicitation also notes a 10% price evaluation preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns. The OHARNG reserves the right to communicate with offerors to clarify proposals, but not to cure deficiencies or materially alter quotes. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and not appear on the Excluded Parties List System.
Submission Requirements & Deadlines
- Questions Due: June 12, 2026, by 12:00 PM EST
- Quotes Due: June 17, 2026, by 12:00 PM EST
- Submission Method: Via e-mail to Contract Specialist Claudia Tenaglia (claudia.j.tenaglia.civ@army.mil).
- Quote Content: All costs must be attributed to a line item on the SF1449 and include a TOTAL PRICE, including all applicable taxes and fees.
Special Requirements
The contractor must develop a Quality Control Plan (QCP), comply with installation access and security requirements (including AT Level 1 and iWATCH training), designate a Contract Manager, and adhere to Combating Trafficking in Persons policy.