West Point Cadet Mess Dining Facility Attendant (DFA) and Cook Support Services
ID: W5168W-26-R-A018Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-FDO FT SAM HOUSTONFORT SAM HOUSTON, TX, 78234-1361, USA

NAICS

Food Service Contractors (722310)

PSC

OPERATION OF DINING FACILITIES (M1FD)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4d5cdfba04c84ef29be38fa7514a6ec1/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army, is seeking qualified small businesses to provide Dining Facility Attendant (DFA) and Cook Support Services at the West Point Cadet Mess in Washington Hall, New York. The contractor will be responsible for all aspects of food service management, including receiving, storing, preparing, requisitioning, and serving food, while adhering to the Tri Service Food Code and other applicable regulations. This procurement is critical for ensuring continuous meal service and operational support for the U.S. Military Academy, with a focus on quality and efficiency in service delivery. Interested parties must submit their capability statements by January 20, 2026, to the designated contacts, Deondrea Melendez and Javelin Carouthers, via email, with a maximum submission size of 9 MB.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Deondrea Melendez
    deondrea.c.melendez.civ@army.mil
    Javelin Carouthers
    javelin.m.carouthers.civ@army.mil
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    Sources Sought W5168W26RA018 20260105.pdf
    This Sources Sought Synopsis from the U.S. Government aims to identify qualified small businesses for Dining Facility Attendant (DFA) and Cook Support Services at the West Point Cadet Mess in Washington Hall, USMA, New York. The government intends to procure these services on a small business set-aside basis, provided sufficient responses are received. This notice is for information and planning only, not a solicitation for bids. The contractor will be responsible for all resources except Government Furnished Property to provide food service management and production, including receiving, storing, preparing, requisitioning, and serving food. The NAICS code is 722310, Food Service Contractors, with a $47M size standard. Interested businesses must submit capability statements by January 20, 2026, including company profiles, experience, proposed teaming arrangements, financial capacity, and suggestions for structuring the contract to facilitate small business competition.
    WPNY DFA and Cook Support PWS 3 NOV 25.pdf
    The United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point, NY, is seeking contractor support for Dining Facility Attendant (DFA) and Cook Support services to augment its existing food service workforce. This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for continuous meal service at the Cadet Mess in Washington Hall and remote feeding locations. The contractor will provide all supervision, labor, and personnel for food preparation, serving, facility sanitation, and equipment cleaning, adhering to Tri Service Food Code (TB MED 530) and other applicable regulations. Key personnel, including a manager and an Equipment Facility and Service Assistant, are required. The PWS details personnel qualifications, training requirements (e.g., antiterrorism, food safety, sexual harassment prevention), security protocols, and quality control measures, emphasizing performance-based outcomes and adherence to government standards. The contractor is responsible for furnishing all necessary equipment and supplies, while the government provides incidental property and facilities. The services are deemed mission-essential and require detailed planning for various operational scenarios, including extended hours and special events.
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