Ohio National Guard Meal requirement at Camp James Garfield (CJAG)

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation, W9136426QA023, is for "Catered Meals for 73rd Troop Command CJAG, OH 14-18 MARCH 2026." The Ohio National Guard requires hot buffet-style breakfasts, boxed cold lunches, and hot buffet-style dinners.

• Provision of catered meals including hot buffet-style breakfasts, boxed cold lunches, and hot buffet-style dinners.

• Meals must adhere to serving sizes consistent with Army Recipe Card TM 10-412.

• A cyclic menu of at least 15 days must be provided.

• Specific components for hot buffet breakfasts, boxed lunches, hot buffet lunches, and hot buffet dinners are detailed.

• Dietary restrictions must be accommodated with comparable meal alternatives.

• Ancillary requirements include garbage bags, paper products (plates, bowls, cups, napkins), and utensils.

• Delivery, set-up, serving, and clean-up services may be included.

• Performance is required from March 14, 2026, to March 18, 2026, at Camp James A. Garfield, Ravenna, Ohio.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order.

• Period of Performance: March 14, 2026, to March 18, 2026.

• Estimated Value: The NAICS code is 722320 with a size standard of $9,000,000.00.

• Questions Due: March 5, 2026, by 2:00 PM.

• Quotes Due: March 6, 2026, by 12:00 PM via e-mail to alan.j.cooper8.civ@army.mil.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on 1) price, 2) adherence to PWS requirements, and 3) past performance.

• This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and not appear on the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS).

• The solicitation incorporates FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 by reference.

• DFARS clauses are also incorporated by reference.

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide catered meal services for soldiers in the Ohio Army National Guard at Camp James A. Garfield, Ravenna, Ohio.

• The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, and materials for catered meal services.

• Services include delivery of meals on specified dates between March 14, 2026, and March 18, 2026.

• Meal types include hot buffet-style breakfast and dinner, with a to-go sack breakfast on March 18, 2026. Lunch is not specified as required.

• Specific meal components are detailed for breakfast, boxed lunch, and hot buffet lunch/dinner.

• The contractor must provide vegetarian meal options (20 per meal).

• Services may include delivery, set-up, serving, and clean-up as identified in the roll-up table.

• Meals must adhere to serving sizes consistent with Army Recipe Card TM 10-412.

• Meals must be well-rounded, healthy, and meet food safety requirements (USDA, FDA, Department of Health, Army Regulations).

• Delivery vehicles must be clean, closed, and maintained at appropriate temperatures.

• Performance will be evaluated against a Performance Requirements Summary (PRS), with an Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) of 98% for catering according to the schedule and 100% for meeting food safety requirements.

• Dates: March 14, 2026, through March 18, 2026.

• Location: Camp James A. Garfield, Ravenna, Ohio.

• Quality Control: Contractor must develop and maintain an effective Quality Control Plan (QCP).

• Installation Access & Security: Contractor personnel must comply with installation access and security policies, including background checks, AT Level 1 training, and iWATCH training.

• Contract Manager: A Contract Manager (CM) must be designated.

• Dietary Restrictions: Contractor must accommodate dietary restrictions with well-balanced alternatives.

• Food Safety: Adherence to Army Regulation 30-22 and DA PAM 30-22 is required, including use of gloves, hairnets, and cooking proteins to well-done.

• Ancillary Requirements: Provide garbage bags, paper products, utensils, and a "display plate" for serving.

• Government Furnished Property: None specified.

• Contractor Furnished Property: Contractor shall furnish everything not specified as Government-Furnished.

• Data Rights: Government has unlimited rights to all materials produced.

• Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI): Contractor must notify the KO of any potential OCI and submit a mitigation plan.

Wage Determination

This document is a Wage Determination issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It specifies the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations under the Service Contract Act for contracts performed in the Ohio Counties of Portage and Summit.

• Applicability: This wage determination applies to contracts covered by the Service Contract Act.
• Occupational Listings: The document provides a comprehensive list of occupations with corresponding minimum hourly wage rates. These include administrative support, automotive service, food preparation, furniture maintenance, general services, health occupations, information and arts, IT, instructional, laundry, mechanics, protective services, recreation, and transportation occupations, among others.
• Fringe Benefits: All listed occupations are entitled to specific fringe benefits, including Health & Welfare ($5.55 per hour or $222.00 per week) and a minimum of eleven paid holidays per year. Specific provisions for paid sick leave under Executive Order 13706 and minimum wage rates under Executive Order 13658 are also noted.
• Conformance Process: The document outlines the process for contractors to request additional classifications and wage rates if an occupation is not listed. This involves submitting a written report to the contracting officer for review and approval by the Department of Labor.
• Hazardous Pay: Specific differentials are noted for positions involving hazardous work with ordnance and explosives.
• Uniform Allowance: Requirements for providing and maintaining uniforms are detailed, including reimbursement standards.

This wage determination is critical for bidders to accurately estimate labor costs for their proposals. It establishes the minimum compensation and benefits that must be provided to employees performing work under the contract, ensuring compliance with federal labor laws.