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Catered Meals Esler Field Armory

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W912NR26QA012Federal

Submission Closed05/21/2026, 01:00:00 PM UTC

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W7M8 Uspfo Activity Ia Arng

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This solicitation, identified as W912NR26QA012, is a combined synopsis and request for quotes issued under FAR Parts 12 and 13 for the procurement of catered meals as a full small business set-aside under NAICS code 722320. The contract is firm fixed price and will be awarded using a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) methodology, where price is evaluated first for fairness and reasonableness, followed by a pass/fail assessment of five non-price factors: vendor location within 50 miles of the delivery site, submission of a complete 21-day menu aligned with the attached meal plan, a capability statement detailing FDA-compliant temperature control during transport, a current state or local health inspection report issued within the past 12 months, and documented past performance on other government contracts. All factors must be rated acceptable for award consideration, and no trade-offs between cost and technical merit are permitted. The requirement is for delivery of breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals to two locations in Louisiana—7615 Esler Field Rd, Pineville, and 1501 B Industrial Park Rd, Hammond—beginning May 29, 2026, with meals to be delivered 30 minutes prior to mealtime and coordinated directly with SSG Trey Evans by phone. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov and maintain active status throughout performance, and all quotes must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer by the deadline of May 25, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. Central Time. The solicitation mandates compliance with state and federal food sanitation laws, USDA dietary guidelines requiring inclusion of all five food groups in each meal, and strict avoidance of menu repetition within a 72-hour window, with quality measured at 95% compliance per meal period through observation and inspection. In addition to food safety and logistical requirements, contractors must adhere to DoD security protocols for information marked For Official Use Only, avoid providing gratuities, and comply with all incorporated FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to cybersecurity, labor practices, anti-kickback, whistleblower rights, electronic payments via WAWF, and prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment and services. The government reserves the right to modify or cancel deliveries within 72 hours of the scheduled date without cost impact to the contractor.

General Info

Louisiana Army National Guard seeks small business quotes for boxed meals, delivery, compliance, and evaluation.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W7NB Uspfo Activity La Arng

Contract Value

$20,797.5

NAICS

722320 - Caterers

Place of Performance

LA, 70360, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Awardee

NT PROPERTIES LLC

Award Issued Date

05/29/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

204th Esler Field Catering Needs Statement May 26

needs-statement

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Solicitation W912NR26QA012 Catered Meals Esler Field Armory

rfq

High

Solicitation W912NR26QA012 for Catered Meals - Louisiana Army National Guard

rfq

High

LANG FY24 21 Day Field Menu Report

menu-report

Low

AI Contract Breakdown

Uniform Contract Format

Timeline

1 update

PhaseAwarded

PostedMay 13

Combined Synopsis

Notice updatedMay 20

Response deadline changed from May 25, 2026 to May 21, 2026. The notice description changed.

AwardedMay 29

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

05/21/2026, 01:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W7NB Uspfo Activity La Arng

Contacts2 people available

OfficePINEVILLE, LA, 71360-0000, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W7NB Uspfo Activity La Arng

Office AddressPINEVILLE, LA, 71360-0000, USA

Contacts

Antoneil Banton

Crystal Lynn Stiles

Full Description

NOTICE TO OFFERORS:

** DUE TO THE GOVERNMENT'S OBSERVATION OF MEMORIAL DAY, THE SOLICITATION WILL CLOSE ON THE 21st OF MAY, 2026 TO ACCOMODATE THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF GOVERNMENT OFFICES DURING THAT TIME**

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; Quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

This oral solicitation is issued as a request for quotes in accordance with FAR Parts 12 & 13. The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) FAC 2026-01 March 13, 2026, and the RFO updates of 2026. Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference has the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations supplement (DFARS) can be accessed on the internet at http://acquisition.gov. Submission of a quote acknowledges receipt of the applicable provision and clauses incorporated into this solicitation.

To be awarded this contract, the offeror must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and remain active during period of performance (https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/). All vendors MUST have a publicly visible registration in the SAM. If any additional assistance is needed in getting registered in SAM, please send an email to the Point of Contact(s) below. The submission of a quote acknowledges the SAM registration requirements.

REQUIREMENT:

This requirement is solicited as a Small Business Set-aside. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 722320 (Food Service contractors). This solicitation is for a Firm Fixed Priced contract and the evaluation method is Price and other factors (FAR 13.106-2(b)(3)).

Louisiana Army National Guard is seeking Catered Meals for soldiers beginning on the 29th of May 2026. The caterer shall provide personnel, supervision, and all items for the boxed catered meals in accordance with state and local sanitation law requirements. Meals and refreshments shall meet all requirements specified in the attached NEED STATEMENT and Meal Plan. Meals are to be delivered to 7615 Esler Field Rd, Pineville, LA 70360. Call Unit POC 30 minutes prior to arriving at location. Point of Contact. SSG Trey Evans at +1 (555) 000-0000.

Supplies shall be in accordance with the attached Needs Statement and Meal Plan.

Submission of a quote acknowledges receipt and understanding of the requirements; if there are any uncertainties about the requirements please ask prior to submission.

TIMELINE

13 May 2026, 03:30 p.m. – Solicitation Issued

25 May 2026, 08:00 a.m. – Solicitation closes

POINT OF CONTACT(S):

Contract Specialist:

Antoneil Banton

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Contracting Officer:

Crystal Stiles

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Vendors are advised that the solicitation closes on date specified above, Central Time. All Quotes shall be emailed to contact@example.gov & contact@example.gov

EVALUATION OF QUOTE:

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation, the responsible offeror whose offers conform to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

The award will be made based on price and others factors as shown below. All pricing must be provided for this requirement, will not be split. If something left blank, quote will not be considered.

Price: Price shall be evaluated for fair and reasonableness.

Other Factors: Each factor will be evaluated as Acceptable or Unacceptable:

1. Vendor is located within _50___ miles from delivery location.

2. Provide a proposed menu for all days IAW the meal request in Needs Statements Exhibit 1.

3. Vendor capability statement of how meals will be transported to keep meals at FDA temperature standards outlined in needs statement.

4. Provide a copy of the State or Local government Health Inspection Report, if and as required for the proposed food service preparation facility. The health inspection shall be completed less than 12 months from the date proposal submissions are due.

5. Past performance on other government contracts.

Acceptable: Quote demonstrates adequate approach and understanding of the requirements.

Unacceptable: Quote does not meet the requirements of the solicitation and, thus contains one or more deficiencies and is un-awardable.

The agency will first evaluate price and then evaluate the apparent lowest-price quote for acceptability under the five factors listed above. All five factors above shall be considered acceptable for award to be made. If the lowest-price offeror is evaluated as unacceptable, the agency will then consider the acceptability of the next lowest price offer, continuing this process as necessary. This is being awarded using Revolutionary FAR overhaul Part 12 - Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

The Government intends to evaluate offers and make awards without discussion; however, this does not preclude the Government from discussions if it is in the best interest of the Government to do so.

A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time of acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party.

APPLICABLE CLAUSES:

The following FAR/DFAR clauses and provisions, including any that are applicable as of this date, do apply to this acquisition

52.202-1 Definitions JAN 2012

52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984

52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees APR 1984

52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures OCT 2010

52.204-7 System for Award Management JUL 2013

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance JUL 2013

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Oct 2020)

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Aug 2020)

52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (Oct 2020)

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items FEB 2012

52.216-24 Limitation of Government Liability APR 1984

52.216-25 Contract Definitization OCT 2010

52.222-3 Convict Labor JUN 2003

52.222-19 Child Labor -- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies MAR 2012

52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities FEB 1999

52.222-26 Equal Opportunity MAR 2007

52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans SEP 2010

52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities OCT 2010

52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans SEP 2010

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons FEB 2009

52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace MAY 2001

52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving AUG 2011

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases JUN 2008

52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications DEC 2012

52.232-1 Payments APR 1984 52.232-18 Availability if Funds APR 1984

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management JUL 2013

52.233-1 Disputes JUL 2002

52.233-2 Service of Protest SEP 2006

52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004

52.243-1 Changes--Fixed Price AUG 1987

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference FEB 1998

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights JAN 2009

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports JUN 2012

252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions MAY 2013 Executive Order 13514: Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance (OCT 2009)