USMMA FOOD SERVICES - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
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 Request for Information (RFI) to identify capable businesses for full-scale food services at its Kings Point, New York campus. This RFI is for market research and acquisition planning, with the intent to award a Fixed Price, performance-based contract for a potential total of five years (one base year plus four option years). Responses are due by May 22, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for comprehensive food services across various USMMA locations, including Delano Hall, the Academy Training Vessel, Team Movement events, Topside Dining Room, Patten Clinic Infirmary, and special events. Services encompass meal preparation, serving, and cleanup, adhering to specific menu, nutritional, and sanitation guidelines. Performance objectives emphasize quality, timeliness, customer satisfaction (target 95%), and compliance with USDA Grade A and New York State Board of Health standards.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Fixed Price, performance-based
- Anticipated Duration: One base year + four one-year option periods (total 5 years)
- Set-Aside: The Government reserves the right to consider a set-aside for small businesses or specific socio-economic programs (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, EDWOSB).
- NAICS Code: 722310 – Food Service Contractors (Size Standard: $47M)
- Response Due: May 22, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
- Published: May 4, 2026
- Place of Performance: USMMA Campus, 300 Steamboat Road, Kings Point, N.Y. 11024
Submission Requirements
Interested firms must submit a Capability Statement (limited to 10 pages) via email to felizc@dot.gov. The statement must include:
- Company name, address, POC email, phone, and business size under NAICS 722310.
- CAGE Code, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and DUNS Number.
- Description of experience and capabilities in similar food service efforts within the last five years.
- Comments or recommendations on the attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS).
- Copy of socio-economic certification letter, if applicable.
Additional Notes
This is for planning purposes only and is not a solicitation. No contract will be awarded from this RFI, and the Government will not pay for any information submitted. Vendors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for any future solicitations.