Commercial Food Catering and Meal Box Assembly

The contract requires comprehensive preparation, packaging, and delivery of boxed submarine sandwiches to the St. Louis MEPS facility, with strict adherence to government dietary specifications and food safety standards. All menu planning must comply with established nutritional guidelines, and every meal box must be accurately labeled with ingredient information, allergen disclosures, and expiration details. The vendor is responsible for maintaining a continuous cold-chain logistics system throughout the entire process, from production through final delivery, ensuring meals remain at safe temperatures and meet all federal food handling regulations. Packaging materials must be secure, tamper-evident, and suitable for transport to a government facility. All activities must align with the NAICS code 722310 for food service contractors, and the contract falls under a subcontract structure managed by the Department of Defense through W6QM Micc-Ft Knox. The solicitation was posted on June 25, 2026, with responses due by July 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Performance is required at the Saint Louis location with the ZIP code 63103. The vendor must demonstrate proven capability in large-scale meal assembly, cold storage compliance, and government contracting protocols to be considered eligible.