USMMA Food Services - Market Survey
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 United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) is conducting a Market Survey to identify capable businesses for full-scale food services at its Kings Point, New York campus. This is for acquisition planning and to gather industry feedback. The potential contract is envisioned as a Fixed Price, performance-based agreement with a one-year base and four one-year option periods. Responses are due May 18, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
USMMA requires comprehensive food services, including meal preparation, serving, and cleanup, for various locations such as Delano Hall, the Academy Training Vessel, Team Movement events, Topside Dining Room, Patten Clinic Infirmary, and special events. Performance objectives emphasize quality, timeliness, customer satisfaction, sanitation, staffing, and management oversight. This market survey aims to inform USMMA's acquisition strategy and assess potential set-asides for small businesses or socio-economic programs (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB).
Contract Details
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Survey (not a solicitation)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Fixed Price, performance-based
- Anticipated Duration: One-year base + four one-year option periods (total 5 years)
- NAICS Code: 722310 – Food Service Contractors (Size Standard: $47M)
- Place of Performance: USMMA Campus, Kings Point, NY 11024
- Set-Aside: Government reserves the right to consider various small business set-asides.
Submittal Requirements
Interested firms must submit a Capability Statement (max 10 pages) by May 18, 2026, at 7:00 am ET. The statement should include:
- Company name, address, POC, phone, email, business size under NAICS 722310.
- CAGE Code, UEI, and DUNS Number.
- Description of experience in similar efforts (last 5 years) and overall food service capabilities.
- Comments/recommendations on the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS).
- Copy of socio-economic certification letter (if applicable).
Additional Information
This notice is for planning purposes only and does not guarantee a solicitation. The Government will not pay for response preparation. Submissions should be emailed to felizc@dot.gov with the Market Survey title.