Ohio National Guard BLC DSCC Meal Requirement
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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 Department of the Army, through the Ohio National Guard, is soliciting proposals for catered meal services for the Basic Leader Course (BLC) at the Defense Supply Center Columbus (DSCC) in Columbus, OH. This requirement covers hot buffet-style breakfasts, boxed cold lunches, and hot buffet-style dinners from May 26, 2026, to June 17, 2026. This acquisition is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside and will result in a single Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control necessary for comprehensive catered meal services. This includes Hot Buffet-Style Breakfasts, Boxed Cold Lunches, and Hot Buffet-Style Dinners. Meals must adhere to serving sizes and components consistent with Army Recipe Card TM 10-412, and a cyclic menu of at least 15 days is required. Accommodations for dietary restrictions must be provided with well-balanced and comparable alternative meals. Ancillary requirements include garbage bags, paper products, and utensils. Services may encompass delivery, set-up, serving, and clean-up. Contractor employees must comply with installation access and security policies, including Awareness Training (AT) Level 1 and iWATCH Training. The estimated quantity is 4640 meals.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order.
- Period of Performance: May 26, 2026, to June 17, 2026.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 722320 (Food Service Contractors), with a size standard of $9,000,000.00.
- Place of Performance: 147th RTI, 3990 E. Broad St. Bldg. 1, Columbus, OH 43213.
- Estimated Meal Costs: Breakfast $14.00, Lunch $13.00, Dinner $15.00 (as per provided pricing sheet).
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: Monday, June 8, 2026, by 2:00 PM EST. Submit to Contract Officer Alan J Cooper at alan.j.cooper8.civ@army.mil.
- Proposals Due: Thursday, June 18, 2026, by 6:00 PM EST. Quotes must be submitted via email to the Contract Officer.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and not appear on the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS).
- Evaluation Factors: Award will be based on Past Performance (Highest Rating) and Price, with the Government awarding to the responsible offeror whose quote is most advantageous.
Special Requirements
Contractors must develop and maintain an effective Quality Control Plan (QCP) and ensure food preparation, transportation, service, and safety comply with Army Regulation 30-22 and DA PAM 30-22. The Service Contract Act is applicable, incorporating Wage Determination No. 2015-4729, Revision 31, dated December 3, 2025.