JSCG-P Food Services at Cristobal Colon, Panama

Solicitation W912CL-27-Q-A002 seeks a contractor to provide non-personal food service support for the Joint Security Cooperation Group-Panama at Base Aeronaval Cristóbal Colón, Panama. The contractor will furnish and deliver individually packaged, to-go box meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner to support the Jungle Operations Training Course and Rotational Training Unit. The requirement includes a baseline of 150 personnel, with surge capacities of Level I (151-700 personnel) and Level II (701-1500 personnel). Meals must be prepared from approved sources, packaged in sanitary, leak-resistant containers with transparent lids, and delivered to designated locations no later than 10 minutes before serving. The contractor must also accommodate specific dietary requirements, including Halal, vegetarian, and allergen-specific meals, using separate packaging and clear labeling. The contract will be awarded using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) process, requiring an acceptable rating for technical capability and past performance within the last five years. A 10 percent price preference is applied to HUBZone small business concerns. The period of performance spans multiple option years from November 2, 2026, through May 1, 2032. Key requirements include passing a Pre-Award Food and Water Risk Assessment, providing a designated contract manager, and ensuring all personnel pass security checks by host nation or U.S. police departments. Invoicing will be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow system. Responses are due by 3:00 PM CST on October 29, 2026.