Seattle MEPS Boxed Noon Meals (Service)

The contract solicitation W9124D26QA168 for Seattle MEPS Boxed Noon Meals (Service) requires a qualified small business to provide and serve boxed sub sandwiches to applicants processing through the Seattle Military Entrance Processing Station located at 4735 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. The service is scheduled Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays and MEPS training days, with a maximum of 28 Saturdays annually, totaling approximately 264 operating days per year, and additional mission day meals may be required on up to two processing days each month. Meals must be prepared in a state or locally licensed facility and delivered in sturdy, clearly labeled containers indicating sandwich type—ham, turkey, veggie, or roast beef—ensuring applicants can view selections. All food must be transported and stored in covered, sanitary containers to prevent spoilage and contamination, adhering to strict health, sanitation, and fire safety standards subject to unannounced government inspections. The contract includes a base period from July 13, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with two one-year option periods extending to June 30, 2029, under a Firm Fixed Price structure, with the government guaranteeing purchases of $1,500 in meals for the base period. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5 with NAICS code 722310, and proposals must be submitted by July 7, 2026, via email to designated points of contact. Offerors must submit a current health inspection report with a passing score dated within 12 months of the deadline, provide verified subcontractor agreements if applicable, and maintain active, accurate representations and certifications in SAM. Compliance with numerous FAR and DFARS clauses is mandatory, including personal identity verification of personnel, cybersecurity safeguards for defense information, prohibitions on contracting with inverted domestic corporations or entities linked to the Maduro regime and Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, and requirements for sustainable products and paid sick leave under Executive Order 13706. All meals and packaging must comply with MIL-STD-130 and MIL-STD-129 for Unique Item Identification and labeling, with verification using machine-readable standards. Contractors are responsible for daily cleanup of the serving area, and all personnel must undergo background screening to access the military installation, with security measures subject to change based on Force Protection Condition levels