KrS26 Catering

This solicitation, W91QVP26QA009, seeks firm-fixed-price catering services in support of Keris Strike 2026, to be performed at Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, from July 10 to July 29, 2026. The requirement is for non-personal services under FAR Part 12, utilizing simplified acquisition procedures, with the North American Industry Classification System code 722320. The contract structure includes two distinct CLINs: one for the cost of food and another for catering services excluding food, along with a third line item for Defense Base Act Insurance, with all pricing submitted in either USD or MYR but evaluated in USD using XE.com’s exchange rate at solicitation close. The performance work statement mandates bento-style and buffet-style meal service with Western, Malaysian, and vegetarian options, including hot coffee, tea, and one non-caffeinated beverage during standard meal hours of 0600–0900 for breakfast, 1130–1300 for lunch, and 1630–1800 for dinner. Meals must comply with U.S. Army dietary standards, including military diet tables and standardized portion sizes, and contractors are required to provide menus for each task order. All food must be prepared and stored under strict temperature controls, with cold items kept at 41°F or below and all serving containers maintained at safe holding temperatures, subject to inspection by the Contracting Officer’s Representative using U.S. and local health codes, including ServSafe and HACCP standards. Contractors must be actively registered in SAM.gov and PIEE with proper WAWF roles to receive payment, and they are required to submit a signed and dated solicitation, complete pricing for all CLINs, and include the most recent amendments—Amendment 1 clarified the contract as a purchase order rather than IDIQ and specified the place of performance as Kota Kinabalu, while Amendment 2 added provisions for menu submission per task order and detailed serving standards, including adherence to military diet tables. Offerors must also complete and submit a Food and Water Risk Assessment, demonstrate recent relevant experience providing similar catering services within the past five years, and comply with extensive safety, security, and environmental requirements including OSHA CFR Title 29 Part 1910, Host Nation laws, and prohibition on interrogation of detainees. Key personnel must be fluent in English, and the