Houston MEPS W9124D25QA063
ID: W9124D25QA063Type: Presolicitation
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/67dc56c12ad94b25b0c24a85235360e0/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Army's Mission and Installation Contracting Command at Fort Knox, is seeking a contractor to provide boxed lunch meals for the Houston Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS). The contract requires the delivery of meals for approximately 264 days each year, including weekdays and select Saturdays, with additional provisions for late-night processing of applicants. These meals, which must include sandwiches, sides, and beverages, are crucial for supporting military applicants during their processing and must adhere to strict food safety and handling regulations. Interested contractors should contact Robert Applewhite at robert.applewhite.civ@army.mil or 520-945-8948 for further details, as this opportunity is set aside for small businesses under the SBA guidelines.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Robert Applewhite
    (520) 945-8948
    robert.applewhite.civ@army.mil
    John Haarala
    john.haarala3.civ@army.mil
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    IA02_Product Delivery Specifications(PDS)_houston MEPS W9124D25QA063.pdf
    The Houston Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) intends to procure boxed lunch meals for Armed Forces applicants. The contract requires the provider to furnish meals for an estimated 264 days annually, including weekdays and select Saturdays, with additional meals for applicants processing late into the evening. Contractors must adhere to safety training regulations, provide food from compliant establishments, and ensure proper food handling and delivery. The boxed meals must include sandwiches, sides, and beverages, delivered in safe conditions to the specified MEPS location by 10:00 a.m. daily. Quality control and adherence to health regulations are paramount. The contractor is responsible for maintaining records and invoices for meal services, to be submitted monthly. Payment will be processed via Government Purchase Card. This request for proposal outlines specific expectations for meal provision to support military applicants during their processing at the Houston MEPS and ensures compliance with food safety and military regulations.
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