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USCG Sector Houston/ Galveston Full Food Services
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The U.S. Coast Guard’s LOG-932 office in Norfolk, Virginia is soliciting full food services for its Sector Houston/Galveston, Texas facility under RFQ 70Z08426QAA8500800, issued as a combined synopsis solicitation under FAR Part 12 for commercial services. The requirement is set aside 100% for small businesses under the 8(a) program, and all responsible 8(a) vendors are eligible to respond. This procurement is also subject to the Randolph-Sheppard Act, which grants priority to blind vendors represented by their State Licensing Agency; while the set-aside is limited to small businesses, the SLA may submit a proposal and will be evaluated under the same criteria with the statutory preference applied. The North American Industry Classification System code is 722310 with a $47M size standard, and the product service code is S203 for housekeeping-food. The contract will be awarded on a firm fixed-price basis using a best-value trade-off methodology, wherein the technical approach, management approach, and past performance are collectively significantly more important than price, though price remains a key evaluation factor. The period of performance includes a base year from December 1, 2026, through November 30, 2027, with four optional one-year periods extending through November 30, 2031. Services must be performed at the USCG galley in Houston, Texas, 77034, and include provision of all personnel, food, supplies, equipment management, and administrative support as detailed in the Statement of Work, including compliance with Technical Exhibits covering meal cycles, cleaning schedules, quality assessments, and government-furnished property. Contractors must submit a three-volume proposal electronically via email by 1:00 PM ET on July 23, 2026, adhering to strict formatting and submission rules including separate volumes for technical approach, management approach, past performance, and price, each with a cover page on company letterhead and signed acceptance of all terms. All proposals must include complete representations via SAM, UEI numbers, CAGE codes, and compliance with clauses relating to subcontractor sales, payment disclosures, system maintenance, labor standards, security, insurance, and bio-based product usage. Contractors must provide proof of insurance meeting specific levels for worker’s compensation, general liability, and automobile liability, and all personnel must
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Houston, TX, 77034, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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Amendment 2. Small revision on the statement of work section 2.1. The wording has been lined out.
Amendment 1 has been posted.see change sheet at attachedment.
This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS),
United States Coast Guard (USCG), Operational Logistics Command (LOGCOM), Heartland District
Office of Procurement and Contracting (LOG-932) located in Norfolk, Virginia has a requirement for
the procurement of Full Food Services at USCG Galveston/Houston, TX. This solicitation is prepared in
accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of
Commercial Products and Commercial Services. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions
and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06, effective October 1, 2025.
This solicitation is issued as a competitive small business 8(a) qualified vendors. All responsible 8(a)
vendors may submit a quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.
Randolph-Sheppard Act (RSA): This procurement is subject to the RSA, 20 U.S.C. § 107 et seq.,
Operation of Vending Facilities and its implementing regulations under 34 CFR Part 395. 34 CFR
§ 395.33, Operation of Cafeterias by Blind Vendors, establishes a priority for blind vendors
recognized and represented by the State Licensing Agency (SLA), in the award of contracts for the
operation of cafeterias on federal facilities. Although the solicitation is set-aside 100% small
business, the SLA may also submit a proposal in accordance with 34 CFR § 395.33(b). This notice
is not designed to discourage competition but notify all potential quoters that the priority
established by the RSA for proposals received from SLAs and their blind vendors IS
APPLICABLE to this procurement. The evaluation criteria are the same for all competing
quoters, including the SLA’s proposed vendor(s), with the exception of the statutory preference
which must be applied per the RSA. The award will be made to a small business concern or SLA.
If the SLA is dissatisfied with an action taken relative to its proposal, it may file a complaint with
the Secretary of Education under the provisions of 34 CFR § 395.37. If the SLA submits a
quotation that is judged to be within a competitive range and has been ranked among those
quotations which have a reasonable chance of being selected for final award, the contract will be
awarded to the SLA.
The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 722310, Food Service
Contractors, with Size Standard of $47M. Product Service Code (PSC) is S203, Housekeeping-Food.
The services are being solicited under RFQ Number: 70Z08426QAA8500800
A list of the complete requirements can be found in the attachments.
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