RAAF Curtin Catering Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Department of the Air Force, under the Department of Defense, is conducting a Sources Sought for RAAF Curtin Catering Services in Broome, Western Australia. This market research aims to identify capable businesses for a future Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract to provide lunch and dinner for 25 individuals, Monday through Saturday. Responses are due by 2:00 PM (Chamorro Standard Time) on June 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for catering services to provide daily meals for 25 personnel at RAAF Curtin.
- Lunch: Delivered by 12:00 PM local time, Monday-Saturday. Meals must be nutritious, substantial, and varied, including options like sandwiches, wraps, salads, hot/cold entrees, sides, fresh fruit, and snacks.
- Dinner: Delivered by 6:00 PM local time, Monday-Saturday. Meals must be complete, nutritious, substantial, and balanced, encouraged to be a three-course structure with a main protein, vegetables/salad, and a starch/carbohydrate.
- Menus are required to rotate regularly to maintain interest and accommodate dietary preferences.
- The contractor will be responsible for all delivery and transport costs to RAAF Curtin, Broome, IAP, Western Australia.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Product Service Code: S203 (Food Services)
- NAICS Code: 722320 - Caterers (Size Standard: $9M)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research phase)
- Questions Due: 2:00 PM (Chamorro Standard Time) on June 20, 2026
- Responses Due: 2:00 PM (Chamorro Standard Time) on June 20, 2026
- Published Date: June 15, 2026
Evaluation
This is a market research effort to gauge industry interest and identify qualified, responsible businesses. Responses will be treated as information only and will not be evaluated as proposals. The government will use the data to understand potential vendors for a future solicitation.
Additional Notes
This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a promise to issue one. The government is not seeking proposals at this time, and unsolicited proposals will not be accepted. All costs associated with responding are at the interested party's expense. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future announcements or contracts.