Jacksonville MEPS Boxed Noon Meals

Solicitation W9124D26QA305 is a small business set-aside for the provision of boxed noon meals for Armed Forces applicants at the Jacksonville Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) in Jacksonville, Florida. The contractor is responsible for preparing, transporting, and serving sub sandwiches and accompanying items, including lettuce, tomato, chips, a cookie, and a piece of fruit, along with specific beverages and individual condiment packets. Meals must be prepared in a state or locally licensed facility and delivered to the MEPS dining area between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. The government estimates a daily average of 96 meals, with a maximum capacity of 250. The period of performance runs from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, consisting of a base period and subsequent option periods. The contract will be awarded as a fixed-price agreement to the lowest priced technically acceptable quote. Technical acceptability is contingent upon the submission of a health inspection report from the last 12 months with a passing grade or a score of 85 or above. Additionally, the contractor must demonstrate relevant past performance on contracts valued at a minimum of 25,000 dollars. Invoicing is handled exclusively via Government Purchase Cards, with detailed consolidated invoices organized by Armed Services Codes. Strict adherence to health and safety standards is required, including the use of enclosed transport vehicles and mandatory antiterrorism and security training for personnel.