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Meal Preparation and Serving; 5 Days in Madison, WI
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This solicitation, W50S9F26QA014, is a combined synopsis and request for quotation issued under FAR Part 12 for commercial services, specifically for meal preparation and serving services at the 115th Fighter Wing in Madison, Wisconsin, over five scheduled dates: August 21–23 and September 11–12, 2026. Each service day requires a two-hour meal period, with specific times outlined for each date, and all meals are to be prepared and served using government-furnished food items in government-owned kitchens and equipment. The requirement is set aside 100% for small businesses under NAICS code 722310 with a size standard of $47 million, and quotes must include full pricing on the SF 1449 form, a validated Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code, and a detailed summary of the offeror’s operational approach, including staffing model, personnel roles, certifications, and execution timeline. All offers must be submitted via email to the designated point of contact with the correct subject line and must not exceed 10 MB in size. The award will be made to the most advantageous offer based on price and non-price factors, with no requirement to submit past performance data as the government may obtain it from CPARS or SPRS. The contract is Firm Fixed Price and includes adherence to the Service Contract Act Wage Determination 2015-4897 for Dane County, Wisconsin, and requires compliance with applicable federal regulations including the Tri-Service Food Code, FDA guidelines, and Air Force Instruction 48-116. The contractor must ensure all food is held at or above 140 degrees Fahrenheit, maintain strict sanitation standards, and ensure that at least one supervisor holds a ServSafe or equivalent certification, with all supervisory staff similarly qualified. Personnel must complete AT Level 1 Awareness Training and submit certificates electronically within 15 calendar days of completion. Performance will be evaluated against strict quality metrics: 95% AQL for meal timeliness and facility cleaning, and 100% AQL for food handling and preparation compliance. The contractor is responsible for securing government property, ensuring proper identification and access control for all staff, and designating a Contract Manager with full decision-making authority. All payments must be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow system using an Invoice 2-in-1 format, with specific DoDAAC codes provided for payment and inspection.
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Madison, WI, 53704, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with RFO FAR part 12, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number W50S9F26QA014 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for preparing and serving meals, using Government-provided food items, during one 2-hour meal period per day in Madison WI from 21-23 August 2026 and 11-12 September 2026 (5 total day of service). More information is available within the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).
This solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 722310 and the size standard is $47 million. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, and full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul and acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/class_deviations.html. This action will result in a firm-fixed price (FFP) purchase order to the quoter providing the most advantageous quote to the Government, in accordance with the provision at RFO FAR 52.212-2. Service Contract Act Wage Rates are applicable to this acquisition; Wage Determination 2015-4897, dated 13 May 2026, for Dane County, Wisconsin is attached.
All other required information concerning this requirement is included within the attached documents.
Instructions to quoters:
1. To be eligible for award, a quote must be received by the date and time indicated on this notice and must contain all of the following:
a. Complete pricing for all line items listed on the SF 1449.
b. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and CAGE.
c. Summary of technical capabilities as they specifically related to this requirement. At a minimum, provide a summary of your operational approach to performance of this requirement, to include execution plan/timeline and staffing model (number of personnel and their roles/certifications).
2. Quotes must be emailed to the POC listed. The subject must contain “W50S9F26QA014”. Do not send an email exceeding 10 mb in aggregate.
3. All questions shall be in writing. Questions shall be emailed to the primary point of contact shown on this RFQ no later than 29 June 2026 at 9:00 am CDT.
4. By responding to this RFQ, the quoter agrees to meet all the requirements incorporated herein, and agrees to all the terms, conditions, and provisions.
5. The Government may obtain past performance information from any sources available, including the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) and Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS). As a result, this RFQ does not require submission of past performance information.
Amendments to this notice:
11 Jun 2026: Attached file "Questions and Answers 1".
30 Jun 2026: Attached file "Questions and Answers 2".
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