Food Service Operations & Meal Preparation

The contract requires full-service meal preparation and delivery for midshipmen and special events at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, with a focus on providing breakfast, lunch, dinner, and formal dining services for audiences of up to 4,500 or more individuals. Services must accommodate both plated and buffet-style presentations, ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and timeliness across all meal services, including those for ceremonial and official functions. The contractor must demonstrate the capacity to manage large-scale food operations, maintain strict hygiene and regulatory compliance, and operate efficiently within the campus environment to serve a highly structured and demanding client base. The contract is classified under NAICS code 722310, indicating it is a subcontract for food services, and is issued by the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk under the Department of Defense. The solicitation was posted on July 24, 2026, with responses due by August 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. Performance will be located at the Annapolis campus with a ZIP code of 21402, and while specific contact information is not provided, all aspects of the operation must align with DoD standards for logistics, security, and service delivery. The contractor is expected to support daily operations and high-volume events without disruption, requiring robust staffing, inventory management, and contingency planning.