W9124D25QA084 - Detroit MEPS NM
ID: W9124D25QA084Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-FT KNOXFORT KNOX, KY, 40121-5000, USA

NAICS

Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing (311991)

PSC

COMPOSITE FOOD PACKAGES (8970)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/cbf58d067e1543faa5812d13bd2aa0fa/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is soliciting proposals for the provision of noon meals for applicants processing through the Detroit Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS). The contractor will be responsible for delivering boxed lunch meals, which include a sandwich, sides, dessert, fruit, and beverages, from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with the potential for two additional one-year option periods. This procurement aims to ensure that military applicants receive nutritious meals during their processing time while supporting small business engagement, particularly Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB). Interested parties should contact Olivia Y. Aguilar at olivia.y.aguilar.civ@army.mil or Melissa J. Brackett at melissa.j.brackett.civ@army.mil for further details, and proposals must adhere to the specified delivery and compliance standards outlined in the solicitation documents.

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    IA02_Product Delivery Specifications (PDS)_Detroit MEPS NM.pdf
    The document outlines the specifications for providing boxed lunch meals to Armed Forces applicants at the Detroit Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS). The contractor is responsible for delivering meals five days a week, with additional service on Saturdays and during "mission days." Key requirements include compliance with health department regulations and proper training for contractor staff, particularly regarding access to military facilities. Meals must be pre-packaged and delivered by 10 a.m. daily, consisting of specified items such as sandwiches, snacks, and beverages. Contractors must maintain records for quality control, handle meal vouchers, and submit monthly invoices for payment, which will be processed via government purchase cards. The document also specifies that all employees of the contractor and any subcontractors must complete antiterrorism, iWATCH, and OPSEC training. The historical data provided for lunches served demonstrates the volume of meal provisions, indicating an average need of 21 meals daily. This contract reflects the formal process of fulfilling government requirements for food services in a military context.
    IB01_Presolicitation Notice_Detroit NM_FY25 Followon_KO Comments Addressed_14 April 25.docx
    The Mission Installation Contracting Command – Knox is preparing to issue a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for providing noon meals at the Detroit Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) located in Troy, MI. The contract period will start on July 1, 2025, or upon the date of award, extending through June 30, 2026, with two optional one-year extensions. The procurement is 100% allocated for small businesses, under NAICS code 311991 (with a size standard of 700 employees). Interested small business vendors may submit proposals once the RFQ is announced on the SAM.gov website, expected around April 14, 2025, with submissions due by May 14, 2025. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for contract awards. All inquiries should be directed in writing to the designated Contract Specialist or Officer by April 28, 2025. The document emphasizes the importance of checking for amendments on the SAM.gov website.
    IB08_Product Delivery Specification_ Detroit MEPS NM_23 May 25.pdf
    The request for proposal (RFP) outlines the requirements for providing boxed lunch meals to Armed Forces applicants at the Detroit Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS). The contractor must notify the government of any subcontractors and maintain food safety compliance according to local and federal regulations. Employees requiring access to the facility must complete specific anti-terrorism and operational security training within set timelines. Meals are to be provided Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, with additional meals on weekends and during extended processing hours, referred to as mission days. Each meal consists of a sandwich, sides, dessert, fruit, and beverages, all to be delivered by 10:00 AM. The document specifies delivery standards, packaging requirements, and meal accounting procedures, including the use of a Government Purchase Card for payments. Overall, this RFP serves to ensure that applicants receive nutritious meals during their processing time, while also instituting necessary security and compliance measures for contractor operations. The history of meal quantities provided in the past serves as a guideline but does not guarantee future demand.
    IB08_W9124D25QA084_Detroit MEPS NM_23 April 25.pdf
    The document outlines a solicitation for commercial products and services specifically targeting Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), emphasizing the procurement of boxed noon meals for applicants at the Detroit Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS). The base period extends from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with specified option periods extending through June 30, 2028. It details the quantities required (5,598 meals monthly), pricing arrangements (firm fixed price), and provides instructions for delivery and acceptance at specified locations. Key contract clauses include standards for commercial item procurement and various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses to guide compliance related to small business engagement, labor standards, and payment terms. The solicitation aims to ensure that government procurements support economically disadvantaged women-owned businesses while meeting the needs of military applicants, reinforcing the government’s commitment to diversity in contracting.
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