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This solicitation, designated W912TF26QA016, is a combined synopsis and request for quote issued under FAR Subpart 12.6 for commercial catering services in support of the New Hampshire Army National Guard’s Annual Training event from June 22 to June 26, 2026. The requirement is 100% set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 722320, with a size standard of $9.0 million, and only entities with an active SAM registration at the time of award are eligible to respond. The contract will be awarded on a Firm-Fixed Price basis using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation method, where technical acceptability is determined by compliance with the specified meal plan, adherence to food safety and sanitation standards, valid food handler certifications, and the ability to maintain proper food temperatures during transport and service. The solicitation mandates delivery FOB Destination to 19 Austin Cate Drive, Center Strafford, NH 03884, with no on-site storage permitted; all meals must be prepared off-site in a licensed commercial kitchen and delivered ready for service at 0630 for breakfast and 1700 for dinner. The contract requires the provision of 340 breakfast meals and 350 dinner meals, with the dinner quantity recently amended from 345 to 350 effective May 18, 2026. Breakfast meals are scheduled for June 23–26 with 85 meals per day, while dinner meals require 85 meals on June 22–24 and 90 meals on June 25. All meals must conform to the attached 237th AT FY26 Meal Plan and comply with temperature controls—hot foods must be held at or above 135°F and cold foods at or below 41°F during service. Contractors must use progressive replenishment of serving lines and provide at least three beverage options per meal, alongside condiments and tableware, while ensuring full sanitation and hygiene compliance aligned with AR 30-22, DA PAM 30-22, and TM 412. Quotes must be valid for 60 days and submitted via email by the deadline of May 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. Offers must include documentation of food safety certifications, facility licensing
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Strafford, NH, 03884, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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*Amendment 1 - 18 MAY 2026* - This amendment adjusts the total number of dinner meals to be served in accordance with CLIN 002 from 345 EA to 350 EA. The revised meal plan to match this quantity has been attached.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is W912TF26QA016 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 722320 Catering, a small business size standard of $9.0M. This requirement is 100% set aside for small business, and only qualified vendors may submit quotes. The solicitation will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 19 May 2026, 12:00 PM. Eastern Time. Free On Board (FOB) Destination shall be required to 19 Austin Cate Drive, Center Strafford, NH 03884. The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract.
The NH Army National Guard requires the following items:
CLIN 0001: Breakfast Meals (QTY= 340 EA)
Must meet the following salient characteristics:
85 EA Breakfast Meals on June 23, 24, 25, 26. Breakfast IAW with the attached SOW and breakfast menu provided.
CLIN 0002: Dinner Meals (QTY = 350 EA)
Dinner meals in accordance with the attached SOW and dinner menu provided.
85 EA meals to be served on June 22, 23, and 24
90 EA meals to be served on June 25
Interested parties should see “Instructions to Offers” in the Provisions and Clauses document for details on how to submit your quotes (IAW 52.212-1)
Interested parties should also see “Evaluation factors” in the Provisions and Clauses document for a description on how the Government intends to evaluate your quotes (IAW FAR 52.212-2)
Quotes must be valid for sixty (60) days.
All technical or contractual questions shall be submitted in writing via e-mail no later than 12:00 PM, EST on 13 May 2026 to Grace Jordan at grace.jordan.1@us.af.mil and Richard Trafton at Richard.C.Trafton.civ@army.mil. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. If the Government responses to technical questions affect any portion of the solicitation, then an Amendment of Solicitation will be issued. The subject of your email must include your company's legal name, state the nature of your email and include the Solicitation Number W912TF26QA016. For example, the subject of your email should be similar to the following: Quote Submission by Company XXXXX, Solicitation Number W912TF26QA016 Company XXXXX Question Regarding Solicitation Number W912TF26QA016.
This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be considered for award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov.
Registration must be "ACTIVE" at the time of award.
See the “Provisions & Clauses” attachment for a complete list of provisions & clauses applicable to this solicitation
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