The Maryland Army National Guard 115th MP Catered Meals for Annual Training (AT) in June 2026
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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 Maryland Army National Guard 115th Military Police Battalion is seeking proposals for Catered Meals for their Annual Training (AT) in June 2026 at the Salisbury Readiness Center, Salisbury, MD. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside solicitation issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) under FAR Part 12. Quotes are due April 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide timely, high-quality catered meals cooked under commercial standards for approximately 56 personnel daily during the Annual Training. This includes specific daily menus for entrees, starches, vegetables, bread, desserts, salads, and beverages, along with all necessary condiments. Meals must be delivered to the Salisbury Readiness Center.
Period of Performance:
- Dinner: June 1, 2026 – June 14, 2026 (5:00 PM EDT daily)
- Breakfast: June 2, 2026 – June 15, 2026 (07:30 AM EDT daily)
Key Performance Standards:
- Food must be maintained at safe temperatures (hot 145°F+, cold 41°F-).
- Compliance with Army Technical Bulletin Medical (TB Med) 530, Tri Service Food Code, National Food Code, and ServSafe guidelines.
- Food preparation must occur within a 60-mile radius of the Salisbury National Guard Armory Site.
- Contractor personnel must be ServSafe trained, and a recent (within 12 months) health inspection report for the preparation facility is required.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (100%)
- NAICS Code: 722320 (Catered)
- Small Business Size Standard: $9,000,000.00
Submission & Evaluation
- Evaluation Basis: Award will be made based on price and other factors, with price being a primary consideration. An addendum specifies award will be made on the basis of price alone to the contractor whose offer conforms to the requirement.
- Proposal Submission Deadline: April 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT.
- Questions Deadline: April 27, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT.
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via the solicitation module or emailed to Contract Officer Mr. Cory Silfies at cory.l.silfies.civ@army.mil.
- Requirements: Offerors must have an active registration in SAM.gov, and provide UEI, CAGE Code, and Federal Tax ID numbers with their offer. Quotes must be Firm-Fixed-Price and valid for at least 30 days.
Contact Information
Contract Officer: Cory Silfies (cory.l.silfies.civ@army.mil)