RAAF Curtin Catering Services
Overview
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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 Department of the Air Force is conducting a Sources Sought to identify potential vendors capable of providing Catering Services for RAAF Curtin in Broome, Australia. This market research aims to gather information on industry capabilities for providing daily lunch and dinner for 25 individuals. Responses are due by 2:00 PM (Chamorro Standard Time) on June 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the preparation and delivery of nutritious, substantial, and varied meals:
- Lunch: For 25 individuals, Monday through Saturday, delivered by 12:00 PM local time. Options should include sandwiches, wraps, salads, hot/cold entrees, sides, fresh fruit, and snacks.
- Dinner: For 25 individuals, Monday through Saturday, delivered by 6:00 PM local time. Meals should be complete, balanced, and potentially feature a three-course structure with a main protein, vegetables/salad, and starch.
- Menus must rotate regularly to accommodate dietary preferences.
- The contractor is responsible for all delivery and transport costs.
Contract Details
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (Anticipated Award: Firm Fixed Price)
- NAICS Code: 722320 - Caterers (Size Standard: $9M)
- PSC Code: S203 - Food Services
- Set-Aside: None specified (vendors are asked to identify small business status)
- Response Due: June 20, 2026, by 2:00 PM (Chamorro Standard Time)
- Published: June 16, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Interested offerors are encouraged to complete the provided questionnaire. Questions and responses must be submitted to Daniel Callahan (daniel.callahan.7@us.af.mil) and the 356 ETSG/CONS Org Box (356ETSG.CONS.Team@us.af.mil). This notice is for information and planning purposes only; responses will not be evaluated as proposals, and the government will not pay for response costs.
Additional Notes
This is not a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a commitment to contract. The information gathered will help the government understand market capabilities.