RSP Det 1 Rapid City Meals
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
This is an Award Notice for a contract to provide non-personal services for meals for the Recruit Sustainment Program (RSP) Det 1 in Rapid City, SD. The original solicitation was a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a Firm Fixed Price contract.
Original Solicitation Details
The solicitation sought a contractor to provide meals one weekend per month for approximately 45 personnel. Services included Saturday lunch, Sunday breakfast, and Sunday sack lunch. The contract type was Firm Fixed Price, with a Base Year (May 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027) and two 12-month option years. The estimated total award amount was USD 26,190.00 (though detailed CLINs suggested higher potential values). The NAICS code was 722320 (Caterers) with a size standard of $9,000,000.00.
Key Requirements
Meals were required to be well-balanced, generous in size, and adhere to USDA My Plate guidance. Specific meal components were outlined:
- Lunch: Meat, entree, salad, vegetable, dessert, juice, milk, condiments.
- Breakfast: Meat, single serving, oatmeal, fruit, yogurt, juice, milk, condiments.
- Sack Lunch: Sandwich (one or two), chips, snack bar, fruit, drink. The contractor was responsible for all subsistence, supplies, disposable plates, napkins, cups, and utensils. Other responsibilities included trash collection/disposal, protecting controlled unclassified information (OPSEC), and ensuring personnel maintained proper hygiene and serving attire. The government would provide the facility for serving and potentially a kitchen for preparation/storage.
Wage Determination
A U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-5367, Revision No. 30) for the Service Contract Act was applicable. This document specifies prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations in Custer, Meade, and Pennington counties, South Dakota, and was critical for bidders to ensure compliance with federal labor requirements in their proposal pricing.
Original Submission & Evaluation
The original Offer Due Date was March 11, 2026, at 12:00 PM Local Time. Proposals were to be evaluated based on factors outlined in the solicitation, requiring a sample menu to be provided with the quote and pricing per meal for the base and option years. Invoicing was to be completed electronically via WAWF.
Contact Information
For further information, contact Shelly Thomson (Primary) at shelly.j.thomson.civ@army.mil or 605-737-6768, or Douglas Harding (Secondary) at douglas.w.harding.civ@army.mil or **605-737-6923}.