FY26 Fort Rucker Full Food Service (7-month Bridge) J&A

This contract is a sole-source, firm-fixed price bridge action awarded under FAR 6.302-1 to maintain uninterrupted Full Food Service operations at Fort Rucker, Alabama, supporting military personnel and installation staff through two designated dining facilities. The seven-month base period runs from June 16, 2026, to January 15, 2027, with five one-month option periods available to extend performance through June 15, 2027, ensuring continuity until a new long-term acquisition under the DINEX OTA is finalized. The incumbent contractor, a State Licensing Agency operating under the Randolph-Sheppard Act, is retained due to its proven performance, deep familiarity with the mission, and ability to avoid service disruption and duplication of transition efforts. The contract does not include specific pricing data in the public documentation, but its value exceeds $900,000, triggering a mandatory subcontracting plan requirement, and the contractor is classified as other than small due to this threshold. Performance expectations center on delivering high-quality, sanitary, and efficient food service that directly supports soldier readiness, with emphasis on menu variety, portion control, staffing standards, and facility cleanliness. Inspection and acceptance occur at the Fort Rucker dining facilities by the U.S. Army’s Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative, with oversight managed from MICC-Fort Eustis, Virginia. No formal evaluation factors with weights or scoring criteria are documented, but selection was justified based on performance history and risk mitigation rather than price competition. The contract does not specify packaging, marking, or preservation requirements, as it is a service-based acquisition, and no detailed invoicing methods, payment office details, or accounting codes are provided. The procurement is exempt from public synopsis under FAR 5.202(a)(4), and while no security clearances or OCI clauses are detailed, compliance with federal regulations under the Randolph-Sheppard Act and DFARS/PGI guidance remains mandatory. All communications and submissions are routed through SAM.gov, and the contracting office at Fort Eustis serves as the administrative hub for this bridge acquisition.