Springfield MEPS W9124D26QA040
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 has issued an Award Notice for contract W9124D26QA040, covering the provision of boxed meals (sub sandwiches) to applicants at the Springfield Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) in Chicopee, MA. This award was made under a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Awarded Services
The contract requires the daily delivery of noon and boxed meals, primarily sub sandwiches, to the MEPS Control Desk by 09:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, with potential for up to 28 Saturdays annually and additional "mission day" meals. Meals must be prepared at a government-approved facility adhering to all sanitation and food safety standards. Each boxed meal includes a sub-type sandwich (e.g., ham, turkey, roast beef, veggie), lettuce, tomato, chips, a cookie, an apple, straw, and napkin, along with specified condiments and beverage options. All services must comply with the Product and Delivery Specification (PDS).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: 1 April 2026 through 31 March 2027, including a base period and two option periods.
- Guaranteed Minimum: $1,500.00 for Noon meals during the base period.
- Payment: Via Government Purchase Card (GPC).
- Estimated Service Days: Approximately 264 per year, with potential for additional "mission day" meals.
Original Solicitation & Evaluation (Historical)
The original solicitation (W9124D26QA040) had an Offer Due Date of 26 January 2026, 05:00 PM. Quotes were evaluated for technical acceptability and lowest priced technically acceptable. Key evaluation factors included an acceptable Health Inspection Report (score of "A" or "B", 85+, or "pass"), proof of fully executed subcontractor agreements (if applicable), and acceptable past performance (recency, relevancy, quality within 36 months for contracts valued at a minimum of $25,000.00). Technical and past performance were not more important than price, and trade-offs were not permitted.
Place of Performance
Springfield MEPS, Westover Air Force Reserve Base, Chicopee, MA 01022, United States.
Contact Information
For inquiries regarding this award, contact Robert Applewhite (primary, robert.applewhite.civ@army.mil, 520-945-8948) or Amy Gawarecki (secondary, amy.l.gawarecki.civ@army.mil, 520-945-8989) at W6QM MICC-FT KNOX.