Springfield MEPS W9124D26QA040

Contract W9124D26QA040 is a firm-fixed-price award issued by the W6QM MICC-Ft Knox for the provision of boxed noon meals, specifically sub sandwiches, to applicants at the Springfield Military Entrance Processing Station located at Westover Air Force Reserve Base in Chicopee, Massachusetts. The base period of performance runs from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027, with two additional one-year option periods available through March 31, 2029. The government guarantees a minimum procurement of 1,500 dollars for the base period, with estimated quantities of 7,676 meals per period. This acquisition is a total small business set-aside, specifically targeting Women-Owned Small Businesses and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 311991. The contractor is required to deliver meals daily by 9:30 a.m. using temperature-controlled coolers to ensure freshness. Strict sanitation and safety standards are mandated, including a required Veterinary Service Food Protection Audit per AR 40-657 and a legible state or local health inspection report with a score of A, B, or 85 plus issued within the last 12 months. Facilities must be professional food preparation sites and cannot be private residences. Award is based on the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable methodology, with evaluation factors focusing on the health inspection report, proof of executed subcontractor agreements, and past performance. Invoicing must be processed through the Wide Area Workflow system, and all shipments must comply with MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-130 marking and labeling standards.