Prepared Meals for Army National Guard Unit – I CO 40TH SB, (1ST 65TH INF)
ID: W912LR24Q0004Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW7PA USPFO ACTIVITY PR ARNGFORT BUCHANAN, PR, 00934, USA

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Food Service Contractors (722310)

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SPECIAL DIETARY FOODS AND FOOD SPECIALTY PREPARATIONS (8940)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Army National Guard, is seeking quotes from qualified small businesses for the provision of prepared meals for the I CO 40TH SB (1ST 65TH INF) at Camp Santiago in Salinas, Puerto Rico. The procurement involves delivering a total of 2,646 meals, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, over a three-day period from October 25 to October 27, 2024, with strict adherence to food safety and health standards. This opportunity is crucial for ensuring that military personnel receive nutritious meals during training exercises, thereby supporting their operational readiness. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by October 18, 2025, and are required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a valid Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and CAGE code. For further inquiries, contact Argenies Gonzalez at argenies.e.gonzalezgarcia.mil@army.mil or Rolando Perez at rolando.perez.10@us.af.mil.

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    The 201st Regiment (MF) RTI has developed a comprehensive 21-day menu plan for its operations, outlining daily meal options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Each meal item includes specific details such as portion sizes, calorie counts, and required delivery temperatures to meet health standards. The menu features various food options across multiple days, ensuring nutritional diversity and adherence to dietary guidelines. Meals range from scrambled eggs and pancakes to grilled meats and assorted sides, emphasizing proper cooking temperatures to maintain food safety. This menu serves as a framework for providing balanced nutrition and maintaining hygienic food preparation, highlighting the regiment's commitment to health during training exercises or deployments. The structured format allows easy referencing for kitchen staff during meal preparation, ensuring military personnel receive adequate nourishment critical for performance. The inclusion of assorted beverages and desserts further caters to personal preferences while maintaining consistency in meal planning. The detailed presentation reflects the regiment's strategic approach to support servicemember well-being through organized and thoughtful meal provision within government standards.
    The document outlines a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for prepared meals intended for the Army National Guard Unit at Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico. It specifies the delivery of breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals over three days, totaling 2,646 meals. The submission deadline for quotes is set for October 18, 2025. The RFQ is exclusively for small businesses and requires adherence to commercial practices outlined in various federal regulations. It emphasizes compliance with health standards for food safety and requires detailed meal delivery schedules and temperature controls. Proposals will be evaluated based on compliance with technical requirements and the lowest quoted price. The contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management and provide proper documentation, including the Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code. Overall, this solicitation seeks to ensure high-quality meal service delivery while adhering to federal procurement procedures.
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