TN National Guard Catered Meals Service Statewide
ID: W912L725RA002Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW7N1 USPFO ACTIVITY TN ARNGNASHVILLE, TN, 37204-1502, USA

NAICS

Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing (311991)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- FOOD (S203)

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https://sam.gov/opp/740ba0009c1f4701bef6c2c1ad9e7463/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Tennessee National Guard (TNARNG), is seeking qualified vendors to provide catered meal services for soldiers during Inactive Duty Training (IDT) and Annual Training (AT) across 66 locations in Tennessee. The procurement aims to ensure that military personnel receive adequate nourishment, with services required for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, available in bulk or individual unitized meals, to support operational readiness and welfare. Interested parties are invited to submit their intent to propose as prime contractors, including company details and the specific locations they can service, by November 20, 2024, at 10:00 AM CST. For inquiries, contact Sinamar Benauro at sinamar.b.benauro.civ@army.mil or Teresa Baxter at teresa.a.baxter.civ@army.mil.

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    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for catered meal services for the Tennessee National Guard, covering multiple sites statewide. It specifies the provision of breakfast, lunch, and dinner, available in either bulk or individual unitized meals. The RFP details various units and their locations, headcounts, and addresses across Tennessee, such as Knoxville, Henderson, and Memphis, each requiring specific meal quantities. Overall, this proposal seeks efficient catering services to support the dietary needs of military personnel across diverse locations in Tennessee, emphasizing logistical planning and adherence to dietary standards to ensure optimal service delivery to the National Guard members. This reflects the government's effort to maintain operational readiness and welfare for its service members through proper nourishment.
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