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Prepared Meals Fort Drum New York
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This solicitation, numbered W912TF26QA014, is a combined synopsis and Request for Quote issued under FAR Subpart 12.6 for commercial catering services to support the New Hampshire Army National Guard’s 197th Fires Brigade at Fort Drum, New York. The requirement is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 722320, with a size standard of $9.0 million, and only qualified small business entities may respond. The contract will be awarded as a Firm-Fixed Price arrangement for the provision of individually packed breakfast and dinner meals over a six-day period from June 2 through June 7, 2026, consisting of 672 breakfast meals and 560 dinner meals delivered daily to BLDG 990 on Main Post. All meals must comply with the 14-day menu rotation and stringent food safety standards outlined in TB MED 530, requiring hot meals to be maintained above 135°F and cold meals below 41°F during transport, with each meal labeled with the time it was removed from temperature control and subject to a four-hour discard rule. Contractors must provide insulated carriers and heavy-duty trash bags for delivery, and all personnel must secure a Fort Drum Local Access Pass prior to performance. Quotes must be valid for 60 days and submitted electronically by 5:00 PM EST on May 11, 2026, with submissions required to include the company’s legal name, email purpose, and solicitation number in the subject line. The evaluation will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach, with technical capability being the first priority after price, assessed based on the ability to meet menu requirements, valid food safety certifications such as ServSafe, possession of a commercial kitchen license, implementation of compliant temperature control procedures, and proof of having obtained a Fort Drum access pass. Past performance is the third factor, requiring three verifiable meal contracts from the past three years with contact details, award amounts, and performance ratings. Contractual compliance is enforced through multiple FAR clauses, including those covering representations and certifications, subcontracting limitations, equal opportunity, anti-trafficking, sustainable products, and prohibitions on procurement from restricted regions or entities. Offerors must maintain an active SAM registration and submit all proposals via email to designated government points of contact; telephone inquiries are not accepted. The Government will not assign a Contracting
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Watertown, NY, 13603, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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*Amendment 1 - 06 MAY 26* - This amendment is to extend the solicitation close date from 06 May 26 to 11 May 26 at 5:00 PM EST.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is W912TF26QA014 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) and Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 722320 (Caterers), with a small business size standard of $9.0M. This requirement is 100% set-aside for small business, and only qualified vendors may submit quotes. Free On Board (FOB) Destination shall be required to BLDG 990, 9th Middle Street, Main Post, Fort Drum, NY 13602. The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract.
Period of Performance: 2 June 2026 – 7 June 2026
The New Hampshire Army National Guard (NHARNG), 197th Fires Brigade, requires catered, individually packed meals in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW):
CLIN 0001: Breakfast Meals (QTY = 672 EA)
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Breakfast Meals for 112 Soldiers per day for six (6) days.
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Meals must be provided in accordance with the SOW, the 14-Day Menu rotation, and the required delivery schedule.
CLIN 0002: Dinner Meals (QTY = 560 EA)
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Dinner Meals for 112 Soldiers per day for five (5) days.
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Meals must be provided in accordance with the SOW, the 14-Day Menu rotation, and the required delivery schedule.
IMPORTANT NOTE TO OFFERORS:
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Interested parties MUST review the attached Addendum FAR 52.212-2 (Evaluation Factors)
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Technical Capability includes mandatory compliance with TB MED 530 (Tri-Service Food Code), submission of food safety certifications/commercial kitchen licenses, and a defined plan for securing a Fort Drum "Local Access Pass."
Quotes must be valid for sixty (60) days.
The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, with its offer. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.
Questions: All technical or contractual questions shall be submitted in writing via e-mail no later than 12:00 noon EST on 29 April 2026 to Grace Jordan at grace.jordan.1@us.af.mil and Richard Trafton at Richard.C.Trafton.civ@army.mil. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. If the Government responses to technical questions affect any portion of the solicitation, then an Amendment of Solicitation will be issued.
The subject of your emails (for both questions and quote submissions) must include your company's legal name, state the nature of your email, and include the Solicitation Number W912TF26QA014. (Example: Quote Submission by Company XXXXX, Solicitation Number W912TF26QA014).
This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be considered for award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov. Registration must be "ACTIVE" at the time of award.
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