Provide the CAF with fresh hot and cold meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner

The Canadian Armed Forces is soliciting a contractor to provide fresh hot and cold meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with all necessary equipment for delivery and service, and support personnel as required, primarily in Sherbrooke, Canada. The contract period runs from 15 June 2026 to 25 August 2026, with daily deliveries scheduled at 6:30 a.m. for breakfast, 11:30 a.m. for lunch, and 4:30 p.m. for dinner at 700 Woodward Street, Sherbrooke, QC. The scope is defined in detailed annexes covering quantities, delivery schedules, technical criteria, and payment terms, with performance evaluated on a best value to Canada basis, considering both technical compliance and cost reasonableness. Compliance with food safety, operational standards, and industry-recognized quality assurance practices is mandatory, and all work is subject to inspection and acceptance by the Government of Canada, which retains the right to reject non-conforming deliveries without absolving the contractor of responsibility. The contractor must adhere to a comprehensive set of compliance obligations including anti-forced labor regulations, international sanctions disclosure, immigration compliance for foreign workers, and maintenance of all certifications provided during bidding. Record retention is required for seven years following final payment, and all records must be made available for audit. The contractor must notify the Government within ten days of any change in business location and is responsible for full legal compliance with Canadian laws. No security clearances are required, no key personnel are designated, and there are no contract options for extensions or renewals. Payments will be processed through direct deposit, check, or MasterCard, with invoices submitted electronically to the remit-to address in Montreal. The Contracting Authority, Martin Morin of the Department of National Defence, is the sole point of contact for administrative and contractual matters, with no designated COR or COTR. The solicitation closed on 4 June 2026, and offers must be submitted exclusively through the Government Electronic Tendering Service, with no hard-copy submissions accepted unless under specific exceptions. All pricing details are placeholder fields, indicating the final award amount has not yet been determined.