Lansing MEPS Noon Meal
ID: W9124D25QA078Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing (311991)

PSC

COMPOSITE FOOD PACKAGES (8970)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/58d7ac6cf3a8412d9d5f90c657c73a15/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking a contractor to provide boxed noon meals (sub sandwiches) for applicants processing through the Lansing Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) in Michigan. The contractor will be responsible for delivering meals on weekdays and select Saturdays, totaling approximately 264 days per year, while adhering to strict food safety regulations and packaging guidelines. This procurement is particularly significant as it supports the nutritional needs of Armed Forces applicants and emphasizes compliance with health standards, training protocols, and the promotion of women-owned small businesses. Interested vendors should contact Jacob Beasley at jacob.c.beasley.civ@army.mil or Melissa J. Brackett at melissa.j.brackett.civ@army.mil for further details, with the contract period running from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and a minimum purchase guarantee of $1,500 during the base year.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jacob Beasley
    jacob.c.beasley.civ@army.mil
    Melissa J. Brackett
    melissa.j.brackett.civ@army.mil
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    IA02_PDS_Lansing MEPS Noon Meals.pdf
    The Lansing Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) requires a contractor to provide boxed lunch meals for Armed Forces applicants, with services mandated during weekdays, excluding holidays and scheduled training days. The contractor must adhere to strict food service standards, ensuring compliance with local health regulations. Training for contractor employees in awareness of antiterrorism and operations security is mandatory and must be completed within specified timeframes. Food specifications necessitate the provision of specific meal contents, including sandwiches, sides, desserts, and beverages, ensuring timely delivery to the MEPS by 10:00 a.m. daily. Special "mission day" meals may be required for late processing days. The MEPS will notify the contractor of daily meal counts, while invoicing must be submitted monthly following established protocols, with payments processed via Government Purchase Card. The document outlines necessary compliance measures, employee training, and food service details, all critical for facilitating the processing of applicants at the MEPS while maintaining safety and regulatory standards.
    IA02_Product-Delivery Specs_25QA078_Lansing MEPS NM_3 Jun 25_KO Approved.pdf
    The Lansing Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) requires a contractor to provide boxed lunch meals for Armed Forces applicants. The contract specifies that meals must be prepared and delivered from an approved food establishment, adhering to sanitation rules and excluding private homes as sources. The contractor must ensure all employees, including subcontractors, complete specific security and awareness training, including AT Level I and OPSEC training. Meals are to be delivered on regular processing days, with a maximum of 28 Saturdays annually, and on specified mission days. The meals should include specific components like sandwiches, beverages, and desserts, with delivery standards outlined for temperature control and packaging. The contractor will submit invoices monthly detailing the meals provided, and payments will be processed via Government Purchase Card. This RFP emphasizes compliance with food safety and security regulations, detailing operational and reporting requirements while ensuring contractors maintain the capability to provide the necessary services to military applicants during their processing.
    IA02_Product-Delivery Specs_25QA078_Lansing MEPS NM_3 Jun 25_KO Approved (1).pdf
    The Lansing Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) seeks a contractor to provide boxed lunch meals for Armed Forces applicants. The contractor must comply with specific food source regulations and provide meals from an approved establishment. Key training requirements include antiterrorism, iWATCH, and Operations Security training for all contractor and subcontractor employees, all of which must be completed within the first 30 days of contract commencement. Daily lunch delivery is required on weekdays and select Saturdays, totaling approximately 264 days per year, with additional meals for late processing days. Meal specifications detail the contents of each boxed lunch, including sandwiches, sides, beverages, and condiments, along with strict packaging and delivery guidelines. Documentation and invoicing processes are outlined for meal accountability and payment using a Government Purchase Card (GPC). Overall, the document emphasizes adherence to health standards, detailed meal requirements, and training protocols to ensure compliance and quality service for applicants at Lansing MEPS.
    IB01_Presolicitation Notice_Lansing NM_FY25 Followon.pdf
    The Mission Installation Contracting Command - Knox is preparing to issue a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for providing boxed meals at the Lansing Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) in Michigan. The contract period will commence on 1 July 2025 and conclude on 30 June 2026, with the possibility of extending for two additional years. This solicitation is exclusively available to small businesses under the NAICS code 311991, which includes companies with a workforce of up to 700 employees. The RFQ is expected to be released on the SAM.gov website around 4 April 2025, with bid submissions due by approximately 4 May 2025. Vendors must register with the System for Award Management (SAM) to qualify for the contract, and written inquiries must be directed to specified Army personnel before 1:00 PM Eastern Time on 18 April 2025. This initiative demonstrates the government's commitment to supporting small businesses while fulfilling a critical service requirement for military applicants.
    Solicitation - W9124D25QA078.pdf
    The document is a solicitation for a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) contract related to providing boxed noon meals (sub sandwiches) to applicants at the Lansing Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS). The contract period spans from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with options to extend for two additional years. The government guarantees a minimum purchase of $1,500 worth of meals during the base year, with a total estimated quantity of 6,644 meals per year. The document outlines key requirements for the bids, including submission of a health inspection report for food preparation facilities, which must score "A" or "B". Bidders are instructed to provide unit prices for meals using the specified format, with total costs evaluated based on reasonableness. The award will be given to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable vendor, based on evaluations of health reports and past performance. Additionally, the solicitation includes FAR clauses, terms and conditions, delivery schedules, and instructions for quote submissions, emphasizing compliance with federal regulations relevant to small business and health standards. This solicitation highlights the government's effort to support women-owned businesses while meeting specific service needs.
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