Catered Meals for the Montana Army National Guard Warrior Wellness Program
ID: W9124V26QA001Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW7NK USPFO ACTIVITY MT ARNGFORT HARRISON, MT, 59636-4789, USA

NAICS

Caterers (722320)

PSC

SPECIAL DIETARY FOODS AND FOOD SPECIALTY PREPARATIONS (8940)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/3e8127e742954fe0839a9000465469a5/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Montana Army National Guard (MTARNG), is seeking proposals for catered meals as part of the Warrior Wellness Program at Fort Harrison, Montana. The contractor will be responsible for providing high-quality, nutritionally balanced meals, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks, for up to 90 personnel per meal, adhering to specific dietary standards and quality requirements. This procurement is crucial for supporting the wellness and training of military personnel, with a performance period from January 16 to January 30, 2026. Interested small businesses must submit their quotes by December 19, 2025, at 1300 MDT, and are required to provide a 14-day sample menu along with their proposals. For further inquiries, contact John Gottsch at john.e.gottsch.civ@army.mil or Mike Davies at michael.davies5.civ@army.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    John Gottsch
    john.e.gottsch.civ@army.mil
    Mike Davies
    michael.davies5.civ@army.mil
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    Provision and Clauses.pdf
    The document, an "Addendum to 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services," serves to amend or supplement the standard instructions provided to offerors in government procurement. This addendum is crucial for federal government RFPs, federal grants, and state/local RFPs as it modifies the terms and conditions under which commercial products and services are solicited. Its purpose is to provide specific, additional guidance or requirements beyond the general framework, ensuring that all offerors understand the unique parameters for submitting their proposals. This typically involves clarifying submission procedures, modifying evaluation criteria, or introducing new compliance requirements relevant to the particular solicitation.
    WW SOW Final.pdf
    This Request for Quote (RFQ) seeks proposals for catering services for the Montana Army National Guard Warrior Wellness Annual Training in January 2026 at Fort Harrison. The contractor will provide high-quality, nutritionally balanced meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks) for up to 90 personnel per meal, adhering to specific dietary and quality standards, including lean protein ratios and limited processed ingredients. Key evaluation factors are technical proposals (14-day sample menu with caloric values), past performance, and price. This is a Small Business Set-aside (NAICS 722320). Quotes are due by December 19, 2025, at 1300 MDT, via email. A pre-award tour is scheduled for December 16, 2025. Contractors must be registered in SAM and comply with all FDA Food Code guidelines and relevant laws. The period of performance is January 16-30, 2026, with flexible meal times and provisions for dietary restrictions. The government will provide the serving facility and some equipment; the contractor is responsible for all other serving necessities and cleanup.
    WWPriceMatrix.xlsx
    RFQ W9124V26QA001 is a request for quotation for catered meals for the Warrior Wellness program. The solicitation specifies estimated quantities for breakfast (980), lunch (910), and dinner (980) meals. Offerors are required to provide their name, CAGE Code/SAM UEI, point of contact, email, phone number, and business size for NAICS 722320. The final meal counts will be provided 24 hours prior to the start of the contract.
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