Ohio National Guard Meal Request at Camp Garfield 10-25 APR
Overview
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 quotes for catered hot buffet-style breakfasts and dinners for multiple units training at Camp James A Garfield, Ravenna, OH, from April 10-25, 2026. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, seeking a single Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order. Quotes are due by 4:00 PM EST on Friday, March 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all personnel, equipment, and materials for catered meal services, including delivery, set-up, serving, and clean-up. Meals must be well-rounded, healthy, and adhere to Army Recipe Card TM 10-412 standards, offering a cyclic menu of at least 15 days. Accommodations for dietary restrictions with comparable alternative meals are required, along with ancillary items like paper products and utensils.
Specific requirements include:
- Meal Types: Hot buffet-style breakfasts and dinners.
- Food Safety: Must meet 100% AQL for food safety and comply with Army Regulation 30-22 and DA PAM 30-22.
- Quality Control: Contractor must develop and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP).
- Personnel: Employees must comply with installation access, security, AT Level 1, and iWATCH training requirements.
- Sanitation: All food items and delivery vehicles must meet USDA, FDA, Department of Health, and Army Regulations sanitation standards and are subject to inspection.
- Replacements: Non-compliant meals must be replaced within two hours at no cost to the Government.
Detailed meal requests, including unit information, locations, specific dates, meal quantities, and service times, are provided in the Meal Request Workbook.
Contract & Timeline
- Solicitation Type: Request for Quote (RFQ)
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order (single award)
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 722320, $9,000,000 standard)
- Period of Performance: April 10-25, 2026
- Place of Performance: Camp James A Garfield, Ravenna, OH
- Questions Due: 4:00 PM EST, Tuesday, March 10, 2026
- Quotes Due: 4:00 PM EST, Friday, March 13, 2026
- Published Date: March 5, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be based on a two-factor evaluation:
- Price
- Past Performance
Submission Requirements
Offerors must be registered with SAM.gov, not appear on the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS), and be otherwise eligible for award. Quotes, including a total price, must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist, Paul Robinson (paul.s.robinson6.civ@army.mil). All costs must be attributed to a line item on the SF1449 solicitation document.