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Catered Meals ISO D.C. National Guard

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W912R-26-R-A001Federal

Contract Overview

Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.

AI Contract Overview

The Department of Defense, through the W39L USA NG Readiness Center, is conducting market research via a sources sought notice to identify qualified contractors, specifically small businesses, capable of providing catered and boxed meals for the District of Columbia National Guard. This non-personnel services effort supports approximately 2,300 service members during law enforcement missions, training events, and emergency operations within the National Capital Region. The scope of work includes full catering services—comprising meal planning, preparation, delivery, setup, and cleanup—for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and boxed meals. Services will be performed at the DCNG Armory and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling from October 7, 2025, through January 31, 2026. Qualified contractors must possess a valid District of Columbia business license, maintain adequate liability insurance, and demonstrate experience providing catering for large groups, preferably military personnel. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary equipment, including chafing dishes, coolers, and trash receptacles, and must ensure all meals adhere to USDA nutritional guidelines and HACCP food safety principles. Requirements include providing vegetarian options and accommodating vegan, gluten-free, and religious dietary needs. Performance will be monitored by a Contracting Officer Representative based on strict thresholds, including a 100 percent satisfactory rating for health inspections and a 95 percent success rate for food preparation and delivery. This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or a commitment to award a contract.

General Info

Seeking small businesses to provide catered meals for DCNG law enforcement missions, non-binding notice.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W39L USA Ng Readiness Center

NAICS

722320 - Caterers

Place of Performance

Washington, DC, 20003, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

PWS for DCNG Catered Meals Services

pws

High

AI Contract Breakdown

Uniform Contract Format

Timeline

1 update

PhaseSources Sought

PostedSep 10

Sources Sought

Notice updatedSep 17

Notice details unchanged. Attachments may have changed.

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W39L USA Ng Readiness Center

Contacts2 people available

OfficeARLINGTON, VA, 22204-1382, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W39L USA Ng Readiness Center

Office AddressARLINGTON, VA, 22204-1382, USA

Contacts

MAJ Jeremy Wagner

contact@example.gov

Ms. Elizabeth Henderson

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Full Description

SOURCES SOUGHT District of Columbia National Guard Catered Meals/Boxed Meals The U.S. Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO), National Guard Bureau (NGB), District of Columbia National Guard (DCNG), Washington, D.C., is conducting market research to identify contractors capable of providing Catered Meals/Boxed Meals. This is a non-personnel services contract to provide catered meals and/or boxed meals to support DCNG units during law enforcement missions throughout the District of Columbia (primarily Washington, D.C., and surrounding areas). It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure all requested requirements are met or exceeded. This is a sources sought announcement, not a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ), or an Invitation for Bid (IFB). No bid package or solicitation is currently available. This does not constitute a commitment by the U.S. Government. No contract will be awarded from this notice. Response is voluntary, and no reimbursement will be made for associated costs. The Government will not be liable for improperly identified information. This is a market survey and notification of intent only; a solicitation may be issued at a future date. The purpose is to identify qualified businesses, particularly small businesses, capable of performing Firm Fixed Price Contracts. The solicitation type will depend on responses received. Non-response does not preclude future participation. No site visits or Industry Day are planned. Project Description: The contractor shall provide catered and/or boxed meals for DCNG units during law enforcement missions throughout the District of Columbia and surrounding areas, as defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). See attached PWS for details. Submit questions to this request are due no later than 12 September 2025, 1:00 pm EDT and shall be submitted to: Contracting Officer: Ms. Elizabeth Henderson Email: elizabeth.r.henderson6.civ@army.mil AND Contract Specialist: MAJ Jeremy Wagner Email: Jeremy.r.wagner3.mil@army.mil All contractor questions should be submitted no later than 1:00PM EDT on 12 September 2025 to Jeremy.r.wagner3.mil@army.mil. Telephone calls regarding this notice will not be accepted. All information is to be submitted at no cost or obligation to the Government. All information marked {Proprietary to - company name} will not be disclosed outside of the Department of Defense. THIS REQUEST IS BEING ISSUED FOR PLANNING AND MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT AN OFFICIAL SOLICITATION. RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE ARE NOT CONSIDERED AS OFFERS AND CANNOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE GOVERNMENT TO FORM A BINDING CONTRACT. THE GOVERNMENT IS NOT AND WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY COSTS INCURRED BY INTERESTED PARTIES RESPONDING TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE. NAICS Code: 722320 - Caterers. Small Business Size Standard: $9M.