SCARNG Catered Meals
ID: W912QG25QA003Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW7NZ USPFO ACTIVITY SC ARNGCOLUMBIA, SC, 29201-4763, USA

NAICS

Caterers (722320)

PSC

FOOD, OILS AND FATS (8945)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/da7acc4e3ed945208bf2a6add5649414/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is soliciting proposals for catered meal services for the South Carolina Army National Guard (SCARNG) at the McEntire Joint National Guard Base in Eastover, South Carolina. The contract, which is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 722320, requires the provision of breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals during a training period from February 21 to March 6, 2025, with a total award amount of $9,000,000. This opportunity is crucial for ensuring that military personnel receive timely and nutritious meals during their training exercises, and it emphasizes compliance with federal regulations and the importance of past performance in the evaluation process. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by the specified deadline and can contact Blake S. Cromer at blake.s.cromer.civ@army.mil for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Blake S. Cromer
    blake.s.cromer.civ@army.mil
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    Catered Meal Feeding Schedule 151 AB AT 25-01.pdf
    The document outlines the procedures for units planning to utilize catered meal services during their events at the McCrady Training Center. Units are required to demonstrate the unavailability of government assets, such as Crescent Moon, for their catering needs, which must include supporting documentation. A catered meal feeding schedule template is provided, prompting units to detail serving times, headcount, menu day numbers, and delivery locations over specified dates from February 21 to March 6. Each meal type—breakfast, lunch, and dinner—requires specific information, formatted into designated rows for clarity. A total of 1356 breakfast, 276 lunch, and 1150 dinner meals are accounted for throughout the indicated period. Units must complete the schedule, digitally sign it, and return it to the USPFO Purchasing and Contracting office. Overall, this file serves as a guideline for efficiently organizing food service for military personnel while ensuring adherence to documentation and request protocols.
    FINAL Solicitation - W912QG25QA003.pdf
    The document outlines a solicitation for catered meals services specifically targeting women-owned small businesses (WOSBs) under a government contract (Solicitation/Contract Number W912QG25QA003). The contract requires the provision of breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals over a training period in February and March 2025 at the McEntire Joint National Guard Base in Eastover, SC, with a total award amount of $9,000,000. Key requirements include preparing the meals according to a specified schedule and delivering them on time to designated locations. The document details supporting provisions related to the solicitation process, evaluation criteria, and contractual obligations, emphasizing that past performance and technical capabilities will be crucial in evaluating bids. Additionally, it incorporates various federal regulations and clauses, addressing compliance standards for reporting and business practices. This solicitation represents efforts to promote economic opportunities for women-owned businesses in government contracting, aligning with broader initiatives to enhance minority participation in federal procurements.
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