W912L725Q0530 278TH ACR RES MEALS LAVINA TN
ID: W912L725Q0530Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Buyer

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

NAICS

Caterers (722320)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- FOOD (S203)

Set Aside

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/c902f29c1d6b4ddb9572bc77375254c3/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is soliciting quotes for catered meal services for the 278th ACR_OSS at the Lavina Training Site in Tennessee. The procurement involves providing a total of 3,900 meals, including breakfast and dinner, over a 20-day period from May 31, 2025, to June 14, 2025, with strict adherence to federal food service regulations and safety standards. This opportunity is set aside for small businesses under the NAICS code 722320, emphasizing the importance of quality meal provisioning in support of military training operations. Interested vendors must submit their pricing by May 20, 2025, and can contact Rhonda Lien at rhonda.m.lien.civ@army.mil or Teresa Baxter at teresa.a.baxter.civ@army.mil for further information.

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    Solicitation_W912L7-25-Q-0530_Meal Schedule.xlsx
    The document outlines a request for catering services for meals over a period of 20 days at the Lavinia Training Site, requiring a total of 3,900 meals, categorized into breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Each day necessitates 300 meals per meal type. Breakfast includes three menu options with specific servings, while lunch and dinner require similar provisions with distinct guidelines for meat, vegetables, and beverages. Delivery logistics specify breakfast and dinner only, with no lunch delivery needed. The document emphasizes the nutritional standards of meal compositions while requesting the contractor to fill in specified pricing details for the meal servings. This request aligns with government procurement processes for ensuring quality meal provisioning, particularly in environments catering to training or operational requirements.
    Solicitation_W912L7-25-Q-0530 278TH RES MEALS LAVINA.pdf
    The document is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for catered meal support services for the 278th ACR_OSS at the Lavina Training Site in Tennessee, covering the period from May 31, 2025, to June 14, 2025. The RFQ emphasizes that it is a Small Business set-aside opportunity, with specific requirements for meal delivery, including temperature control for safety, and adherence to federal food service regulations. Quotes are due by May 20, 2025, with evaluation based on price, technical adherence, and past performance metrics. The contractor must ensure that meals are prepared, packaged, and delivered properly while complying with food safety standards. There are specific meals scheduled for 3,900 breakfasts and dinners during the event, and the contractor is responsible for maintaining safe food temperatures throughout transportation. The award will be based on the best value to the government, considering both non-price and price factors, and invoicing will occur electronically following completion of the service. The document includes legal clauses, wage determinations, and contractor obligations for compliance with labor standards and regulations, ensuring fair treatment of workers in this federally funded contract.
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