Ohio National Guard BLC DSCC Meal Requirement

SOL #: W9136426QA036Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Army
W7NU USPFO ACTIVITY OH ARNG
COLUMBUS, OH, 43235-2712, United States

Place of Performance

Columbus, OH

NAICS

Caterers (722320)

PSC

Food Services (S203)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
Apr 30, 2026
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Last Updated
May 12, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 18, 2026, 6:00 PM

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 Ohio National Guard is soliciting proposals for catered meal services for its Basic Leader Course (BLC) at the DSCC 147th RTI in Columbus, OH. This requirement covers hot buffet-style breakfasts, boxed cold lunches, and hot buffet-style dinners from May 26 to June 17, 2026. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside, with the intent to award one Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order. Quotes are due by May 18, 2026.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide all personnel, equipment, and materials for comprehensive catered meal services. This includes:

  • Meal Types: Hot buffet-style breakfasts, boxed cold lunches, and hot buffet-style dinners.
  • Standards: Meals must adhere to serving sizes consistent with Army Recipe Card TM 10-412 and comply with Army Regulation 30-22 and DA PAM 30-22 for food safety.
  • Menu: A cyclic menu of at least 15 days is required.
  • Dietary Needs: Accommodation for dietary restrictions with well-balanced alternative meals.
  • Ancillary Services: Provision of garbage bags, paper products, utensils, and potentially delivery, set-up, serving, and clean-up.
  • Estimated Quantity: Approximately 4640 meals are estimated for the performance period.
  • Compliance: Contractor employees must comply with installation access, security policies, Awareness Training (AT) Level 1, and iWATCH Training.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order.
  • Period of Performance: May 26, 2026, to June 17, 2026.
  • Place of Performance: 147th RTI, 3990 E. Broad St. Bldg. 1 Columbus, OH 43213.
  • NAICS Code: 722320 (Food Service Contractors), with a size standard of $9,000,000.00.
  • Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.
  • Applicable Regulations: The Service Contract Act is applicable, referencing Wage Determination No. 2015-4729, Revision 31, dated December 3, 2025.

Submission & Evaluation

  • Quotes Due: May 18, 2026, at 6:00 PM EST.
  • Questions Due: May 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM.
  • Submission Method: All quotes and questions must be submitted via email to the Contract Officer, Alan J Cooper, at alan.j.cooper8.civ@army.mil.
  • Evaluation Factors: Award will be based on Past Performance (Highest Rating) and Price, selecting the most advantageous quote to the Government.
  • Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and not listed on the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS).

Key Documents

  • Solicitation: Provides comprehensive instructions for offerors and contract terms.
  • Performance Work Statement (PWS): Details the specific requirements, performance standards, and deliverables for the catering services.
  • Meals Headcount Cost Spreadsheet: Offers daily headcount projections for all meal types. Note that pricing fields in the latest version of this document are listed as 0.0, indicating bidders should propose their own pricing.

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