5BDE JCLC Coconino High School Meals
ID: PANMCC-25-P0000-012779Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Food Service Contractors (722310)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- FOOD (S203)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army, is seeking qualified small businesses to provide food services for the Junior Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) at Coconino High School, scheduled to take place from April 24 to 27, 2025, at Camp Navajo in Bellemont, Arizona. The contractor will be responsible for delivering seven meals over four days to 80 cadets and 25 cadre members, including all necessary supplies, equipment, and services such as meal preparation, transportation, serving, and cleaning, while adhering to health standards and maintaining cleanliness at the dining facility. This opportunity is categorized as a firm-fixed price service contract, and interested parties must submit their responses to the Contract Specialist, Candice M. Hodges, and Contracting Officer, Samuel M. Henderson, by February 7, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. EST, to be considered for this procurement.

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    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for a non-personnel services contract to provide food services for 80 Cadets and 25 Cadre during the Junior ROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) at Camp Navajo, Bellemont, Arizona, from April 24-27, 2025. The contractor will be responsible for all necessary supplies, equipment, and services, including meal preparation, transportation, serving, and cleaning. The contractor must deliver seven meals over four days, ensuring they are nutritious and served at the appropriate temperatures. A Quality Control Plan will be used to oversee performance, with the Government evaluating the contractor through a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. Security measures and personnel requirements for site access are also detailed, along with expectations for maintaining cleanliness and order at the dining facility. The contract is categorized as a firm-fixed price service contract, requiring compliance with multiple regulations. Key deliverables include coordinating menus, timely service, and post-meal clean-up, ensuring minimal disruption in operations and adherence to health standards.
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