Catered Meals- Fort Carson, Colorado CTS
ID: W912LC25Q0002Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW7MY USPFO ACTIVITY CO ARNGAURORA, CO, 80011-9551, USA

NAICS

CaterersT (72232)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- FOOD (S203)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/opp/2057fd9efb8742eb878eb5e7de1bd91b/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is soliciting quotes for catered meals at Fort Carson, Colorado, for various military training events scheduled from January to August 2025. The procurement requires a total small business set-aside, inviting qualified vendors to provide specific meal quantities, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, prepared in compliance with state and county food safety regulations. This initiative underscores the military's commitment to ensuring proper nutrition for its personnel while adhering to USDA safe food handling protocols. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by December 18, 2024, along with a sample menu and a state or county food license, to the designated contacts, Michael K. Colbridge and James S. Rawlings, via the provided email addresses.

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    W912LC-25-Q-0002 Combined Synopsis Solicitation CTS Prepared Meals.docx
    The document outlines a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for prepared meals at Fort Carson, Colorado, scheduled for delivery from January to August 2025. It specifies a total small business set-aside, with qualified vendors invited to provide meal quotes based on the attached Statement of Work. The RFQ details various line items, including meals for specific dates, noting quantities ranging from 34 to 724 meals per event. Bidders must submit a sample menu and a state or county food license to ensure technical acceptability, with quotes due by December 18, 2024. The contract will be awarded based on price and technical criteria, requiring the vendor to maintain current registration in the System for Award Management. Key provisions from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) relevant to this solicitation are also included, ensuring compliance with various federal requirements. A complete bid schedule is provided for pricing clarity, emphasizing that total costs must encompass all delivery-related expenses without additional charges. The overall purpose of the RFQ is to procure quality meal services for designated military training events while promoting small business participation.
    W912LC-25-Q-0002 CTS SOW Prepared Meals.docx
    The Colorado Army National Guard is seeking a contractor to provide prepared and catered meals at the Centennial Training Site (CTS) on Fort Carson, CO, from January to August 2025. The contract requires delivery of specific meal quantities at scheduled times, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, prepared in a licensed commercial kitchen complying with state and county guidelines. Key meal specifications include nutritional standards based on “myplate.gov,” and the contractor must adhere to USDA safe food handling protocols. The contractor is responsible for delivering meals in appropriate containers, ensuring quality, and providing necessary utensils and condiments, while meal rotation is mandated to prevent repetition within three days. A firm-fixed-price contract will be used, emphasizing that vendors must submit invoices only for successfully delivered meals. Important logistical details include off-site food preparation and stipulations against using government kitchen facilities. This request for meals demonstrates the military's commitment to proper nutrition and compliance with health standards for its personnel.
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