Cook Services for Job Corps Center

The contract calls for the provision of institutional cook services at the Harpers Ferry Job Corps center, requiring full meal preparation and service in strict adherence to USDA nutrition and food safety standards. The work involves daily operations to deliver balanced, compliant meals to residents and staff, ensuring all dietary guidelines and sanitation protocols are met without exception. The service must be reliable, consistent, and capable of supporting a large-scale institutional setting with fluctuating needs and specialized dietary requirements. This is a subcontract classified as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under the Small Business Administration’s guidelines, specifically targeting small business concerns as defined by FAR 19.5. The NAICS code 311911 identifies the industry as Other Food Manufacturing, indicating the focus on on-site food production rather than simple catering or delivery. The solicitation was posted on July 2, 2026, with a response deadline of July 15, 2026, and is administered by the USDA Forest Service under the Department of Agriculture. Performance is required exclusively at the Harpers Ferry location, and while specific contact information is not provided, interested parties must respond through the official SAM.gov portal.