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EMERGENCY MEALS

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M0068126Q0071Federal

Submission Closed08/07/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 311991

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AI Contract Overview

The Regional Contracting Office MCI-WEST is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified contractors capable of providing emergency meal services in support of the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Fire Departments. The scope includes the preparation and delivery of sack lunches, hot lunches, water, electrolyte drinks, bags of ice, and rental of refrigerated trucks during wildfire season, with services required to meet U.S. Forest Service caloric standards for wildland firefighters. The procurement is structured under NAICS code 311991 (Perishable Prepared Food Preparation) with a 500-employee small business size standard and is set aside exclusively for small businesses under FAR 19.5. Contractors must submit a brief capabilities statement by 7 August 2026, 11:00 AM PST, via email to [email hidden], including their DUNS number, CAGE code, and socioeconomic status certifications such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB designation, along with verifiable experience delivering similar services to first responders within the past three years, including contract numbers and values. The RFI is not a solicitation for proposals, and responses will not form a binding contract or result in reimbursement; all submissions are treated as proprietary and will be used solely to inform final acquisition planning. Performance requirements specify delivery within four hours of request, response to orders within 15 minutes, and strict adherence to food safety protocols under 21 CFR Part 110, with meals labeled for preparation and consumption times, packaged in approved containers using color-coded bags to distinguish dietary types, and packed in sets of ten per box. No frozen or styrofoam materials are permitted, snacks must be individually wrapped with full ingredient listings, and delivery tickets must be submitted signed within one business day. The anticipated contract, if issued, would be an IDIQ with one base year and four one-year options. All transportation costs are borne by the contractor, and no mileage reimbursement will be provided. No formal FAR clauses, pricing data, or award evaluation criteria are currently defined, as this is strictly a pre-solicitation market research effort; the contract will be awarded based on future solicitation results.

General Info

RFI for small businesses to provide emergency meals to Marine Corps bases with strict packaging, delivery, and certification requirements.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Commanding General

NAICS

311991 - Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Camp Pendleton, CA, 92055, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

Emergency Meals & Drink Delivery Service Statement of Work

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High

Emergency Wildland Fire Catering & Logistics Market Research

sources-sought

High

AI Contract Breakdown

Uniform Contract Format

Timeline

1 update

PhaseClosed

PostedJul 22

Sources Sought

Notice updatedJul 24

Notice details unchanged. Attachments may have changed.

Response DeadlineAug 7

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

08/07/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Commanding General

Contacts2 people available

OfficeCAMP PENDLETON, CA, 92055-5001, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Commanding General

Office AddressCAMP PENDLETON, CA, 92055-5001, USA

Contacts

GARY LANEPurchasing Agent

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Nina A. KanoaPurchasing Agent

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

Request for Information (RFI)

Synopsis:

The Regional Contracting Office MCIWEST is conducting market research to identify contractors capable of providing Emergency Meals (Sack Lunches, Hot Lunches, Water, and Electrolyte Drinks, Bags of Ice and Refridgerated Trucks) for the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Fire Departments.

The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code for this project is 311991 (Perishable Prepared Food Preparation) with a size standard of 500 employees. NAICS code compliance verification will occur if/when proposals are submitted.

Responses to Request for Information:

Contractors are reminded that this is a REQUEST FOR INFORMATION and is NOT a request for proposal/bid/quote.

Responses to this notice shall not constitute responses to solicitation. Responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This Request for Information is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for the information submitted in response. Respondents will not be notified of the results of any government assessments.

It is requested that interested businesses submit to the contracting office a brief capabilities statement. The capabilities statement must clearly detail the firm's ability to perform all aspects of this notice and must include the

following:

a) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number, Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, and a statement regarding the socio-economic status of the company (Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act (8a) small business concern, certified Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concern, etc.).

b) Confirmation that your company can meet the certifications required in the PWS.

c) Relevant Experience providing support services identified in the DRAFT PWS to include experience in performing delivery of Emergency Meals to First Responders of similar size and scope within the last three years. Please include a brief description of the project, contract number, and contract value.

Proposals are not to be submitted at this time. This is a Request for Information only, NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL/BID/QUOTE.

No questions will be answered. The information received will be utilized to assist in formulating the acquisition.

Respondents will not be notified of the results of any government assessments. All responses will be treated as proprietary

THE DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF SUBMISSIONS IS 7 August 2026, 11:00 AM (PST).

All submissions must be sent via electronic mail to: contact@example.gov.

Primary Point of Contact: Gary Lane, Purchasing Agent

Regional Contracting Office MCI-WEST, Camp Pendleton, CA