SOURCES SOUGHT: 8 AUGMENTED COOK SERVICES at CARSON, CO
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 Army, MICC-Fort Carson, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified small businesses capable of providing 8 Augmented Cook Services at Fort Carson, CO. This effort aims to support the installation's food service program by augmenting staff at Warrior Restaurants (Dining Facilities). Responses will help determine if the requirement can be set aside for small businesses. Capability statements are due by February 20, 2026.
Opportunity Details
- Type: Sources Sought Notice (for market research only)
- Agency: Department of the Army, MICC-Fort Carson
- Place of Performance: Fort Carson, CO (specifically LaRochelle Dining Facility, BLDG 7481)
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026, through October 1, 2026
- NAICS Code: 722310 (Food Service Contractors) with a $47,000,000 annual revenue size standard
- Product Service Code: S203 (Food Services)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
Scope of Work
The contractor shall supply 8 Cook I (Line cooks) and necessary supervision, labor, and personnel to support Army Culinary Specialists (MOS 92G). Key responsibilities include:
- Food preparation and serving meals (breakfast and lunch, Monday-Friday).
- Maintaining self-service items, ice, and beverages.
- Performing related sanitation functions, including cleaning food contact surfaces, equipment, and floors in Dining Facilities.
- Furnishing and maintaining expendables and cleaning supplies for sanitation.
- Preparing meals for remote site feeding as needed. Work hours are typically 0530 to 1430, Monday through Friday, with varied schedules to ensure continuous service. Personnel must possess a 40-hour Sanitation Certification/ServeSafe Course.
Set-Aside & Eligibility
This is market research to determine the procurement method. While the opportunity is currently tagged as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, the final decision depends on responses. All small businesses, including 8(a), SDB, HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB concerns, are strongly encouraged to identify their capabilities.
Submission Requirements
- Response Due Date: February 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM UTC.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to Contract Specialist SSG Emmanuel Hernandez at emmanuel.hernandezcasiano.mil@army.mil.
- Format: Microsoft Word or Portable Document Format (PDF).
- Required Information:
- Organization name, address, email, website, telephone number, size, type of ownership, and UEI (pending or active SAM.gov registration).
- Tailored capability statement addressing the specific requirements, with documentation supporting claims. If subcontracting or teaming is anticipated, describe the administration and management structure.
Important Notes
This is solely for informational purposes and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a commitment by the Government to award a contract. No funds are available to pay for response preparation. Proprietary information will be protected. No phone calls will be accepted; all questions must be submitted via email to the identified contract specialist.