Sources Sought-- Food Services at Ft Custer
ID: FA462025QA988Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4620 92 CONS LGCFAIRCHILD AFB, WA, 99011-5320, USA

NAICS

Caterers (722320)

PSC

FOOD COOKING, BAKING, AND SERVING EQUIPMENT (7310)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/af4a67fff5654cef81b4b8db72bf3fa3/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking qualified food service contractors to provide meals for the 22d Air Task Force during Exercise NORTHERN STRIKE 25-02 at Fort Custer and Battle Creek, Michigan, from August 3 to 11, 2025. The contractor will be responsible for preparing, transporting, and serving approximately 10,000 meals for 380 personnel, ensuring adherence to dietary requirements and food safety regulations, while also accommodating diverse dietary needs such as kosher and halal options. This opportunity emphasizes the importance of quality and compliance in food service for military training exercises, with all personnel required to pass security background checks for installation access. Interested parties should submit their capabilities statements and proposals electronically to the designated contacts, Mikeeli C. Hanson and MSgt Matthew Rumptz, by the specified deadline.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Mikeeli C. Hanson
    (509) 247-2236
    mikeeli.hanson.1@us.af.mil
    MSgt Matthew Rumptz
    (509) 247-8084
    matthew.rumptz@us.af.mil
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    Attachment 1-- Statement of Work.pdf
    The Northern Strike Food Contract Statement of Work outlines the requirements for a food service contractor to provide meals for 380 personnel of the 22d Air Task Force during Exercise NORTHERN STRIKE 25-02 from August 3 to 11, 2025. The contractor will prepare, transport, and serve a total of approximately 10,000 meals at two locations: Ft. Custer Cantonment and Battle Creek ANG Base. Meals must be nutritious, adhering to specific dietary requirements, and served in a timely manner, with strict compliance to food safety regulations. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary equipment, condiments, and a diverse menu that accommodates kosher and halal options. Additionally, all personnel must comply with security regulations and pass background checks for entry into the installations. The points of contact for coordination include a Contracting Officer and a Food Program Manager, who must approve any changes to meal plans or operations. This document reflects the government’s efforts to ensure adequate food service for military personnel during training exercises, emphasizing quality, safety, and compliance with regulations.
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