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The Vermont Air National Guard is seeking commercial catering services under a Firm Fixed Price contract issued as a Request for Quote, designated W50S9C-26-Q-A017, exclusively set aside for small businesses under NAICS Code 722320 with a size standard of $9.0 million. The requirement covers catering support during regularly scheduled drill weekends at the South Burlington, Vermont location, with the period of performance running from September 30, 2026, through September 20, 2027. All quotes must be submitted electronically by 3:00 p.m. EDT on August 18, 2026, to the designated contracting officers, MSgt Kristen Lucey and MSgt James Yoshikawa, and must strictly adhere to the instructions outlined in Federal Acquisition Regulation clause 52.212-1. The solicitation emphasizes that vendors are responsible for ensuring receipt confirmation, and no written solicitation will be issued—this announcement is the sole source of requirements. Questions must be submitted by 1:00 p.m. EDT on August 11, 2026, with answers to be posted no later than August 12, 2026. The place of performance is FOB destination, and pricing must be provided using the attached pricing sheet referenced in the solicitation. Protests related to this acquisition may be filed under the National Guard’s internal Alternative Dispute Resolution program, which suspends contract award or performance pending resolution and requires adherence to FAR 33.103 timelines, with submissions directed to the National Guard Bureau Office of the Director of Acquisitions.

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Small business catering contract for Vermont Air National Guard drill weekends, Sept 2026–Sept 2027, FOB destination.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W7N4 Uspfo Activity Vtang 158View Agency

NAICS

722320 - CaterersView NAICS

Place of Performance

South Burlington, VT, 05403, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

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Attch+2_+Instructions+to+Offerors.pdf

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National Guard Protest Procedures Overview

PDF1 pagespecial-notice

Attch+4_+Clauses+and+Provisions.pdf

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Attch+3_+Price+Quote+Spreadsheet.xlsx

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Attch+1_+Performance+Work+Statement.pdf

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W7N4 Uspfo Activity Vtang 158
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OfficeSOUTH BURLINGTON, VT, 05403-5867, USA
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Department Of Defense → W7N4 Uspfo Activity Vtang 158
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Office AddressSOUTH BURLINGTON, VT, 05403-5867, USA

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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services provided in accordance with the format in Subparts 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; Quotes are being request and a written solicitation will not be issued. W50S9C-26-Q-A017 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFP) and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01.


The Vermont Air National Guard has a Firm Fixed Price requirement for a vendor to provide Catering Services for the Vermont Air National Guard as outlined in this solicitation and attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). This requirement is 100% set aside for small businesses under NAICS Code 722320 with size standard $9.0M.


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Requirement: Catering Services, FFP


Provide the Vermont Air National Guard Catering Services during Regularly Scheduled Drill Weekends as outlined in the PWS.


FOB: Destination


PSC: S203


Est POP: 30 Sept 2026 – 20 Sept 2027


*** SEE ATTACHED PRICING SHEET FOR DATES AND TO PROVIDE QUOTE *** 


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Point of Contact – the Contracting Officer (KO) is the sole point of contact for this acquisition.
KO- MSgt Kristen Lucey Phone: (802)660-5443 Email: Kristen.Lucey.2@us.af.mil


Alt KO – MSgt James Yoshikawa: (802)660-5423 Email: James.Yoshikawa@us.af.mil


The Government does not accept responsibility for non-receipt of Quotes. It is the vendor’s responsibility to request and receive confirmation of Quote receipt. All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted NO LATER THAN 1:00pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) 11 August 26 to MSgt Kristen Lucey at kristen.lucey.2@us.af.mil and MSgt James Yoshikawa at james.yoshikawa@us.af.mil. Questions with Answers will be posted no later the 12 August 26, 5:00 pm. EDT or sooner if possible.


Quotes must be in written form addressing all factors in the 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors, of this Solicitation. Please send all Quotes by electronic email to MSgt Kristen Lucey and MSgt James Yoshikawa NO LATER THAN 18 August 26 at 3:00 p.m EDT. Vendors will also reference the solicitation number when submitting a Quote. All responsible sources may submit an offer which, if received in a timely manner, will be considered.



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