Catered Meals Esler Field Armory

The Louisiana Army National Guard issued a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for catered meals, seeking proposals from small businesses under NAICS code 722320 (Food Service Contractors). This firm-fixed-price contract requires vendors to provide personnel, supervision, and all items for boxed catered meals, adhering to state and local sanitation laws and specific requirements outlined in the attached 'NEED STATEMENT' and 'Meal Plan.' Meals are to be delivered to 7615 Esler Field Rd, Pineville, LA 70360, starting May 29, 2026. Quotes are due by May 25, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. The evaluation will be based on price and other factors, including vendor proximity (within 50 miles), a proposed menu, a capability statement for maintaining FDA temperature standards during transport, a recent health inspection report, and past performance on government contracts. Offerors must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) and complete an oral quotation worksheet and representation regarding telecommunications equipment. The government intends to award without discussions to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offeror.

This government file, a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Solicitation/Contract/Order, is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for catered meals for the Esler Field Armory in Pineville, LA. The solicitation number is W912NR26QA012, with an offer due date of May 22, 2026. The estimated total award amount is $9,000,000.00. The contract details the provision of breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals, with specific quantities and delivery instructions for May 29, 2026. The contractor is responsible for transportation costs to the destination in Hammond, LA. The document incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to small business set-asides, electronic payment, and prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment, emphasizing compliance and ethical conduct. Key contacts for inspection, acceptance, and delivery are provided, along with instructions for electronic invoicing via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

The LANG FY24 Menu is a 21-day meal plan detailing breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. Each daily menu lists recipe names, corresponding recipe numbers, and portion sizes for various food and beverage items. The document outlines a rotating selection of meals, including a variety of main dishes like Pepper Steak, Lasagna, Oven Baked Chicken, Beef Taco Filling, Grilled Top Sirloin Steak, Lemon Baked Fish, Chicken Breast Parmesan, Roast Beef, Chicken & Sausage Gumbo, Baked Ham, Jambalaya, Herb Roasted Cornish Hens, Country Style Steak, BBQ Pork Chops, Barbecue Pork Loin, Chili Macaroni, Baked Canned Ham, Barbecue Spareribs, Grilled Hamburger Steak, Beef Stew, Hamburger Yakisoba, Swedish Meatballs, and Barbecue Chicken. Accompanying these are numerous side dishes, desserts, and beverages, such as assorted dry cereals, eggs, grits, hash browns, biscuits, fresh fruit, various vegetables, rice dishes, mashed potatoes, breads, cakes, cookies, pies, juices, coffee, milk, and fruit punches. The menu also includes specific condiments and salad dressings. This comprehensive report, dated September 18, 2024, provides a structured and diverse dietary plan, ensuring a wide range of choices over the 21-day cycle.

This document outlines the Louisiana Army National Guard's (LAARNG) requirements for catered meal services, focusing on individually packaged "to-go/boxed" meals. The caterer must provide personnel, supervision, and all necessary items in accordance with state and local sanitation laws. Key tasks include preparing food to commercially acceptable standards, adhering to LAARNG menus (or equivalents), and providing all single-use dining supplies and a variety of non-alcoholic beverages. Meals must not repeat within a five-day period, and chilled, closed individual beverages are required to mitigate pathogen spread. Caterers are responsible for timely delivery, maintaining USDA recommended food temperatures, and ensuring delivery personnel have proper identification for installation access. The document specifies minimum internal cooking temperatures for various food products. Operational security is paramount, with delivery locations, dates, and personnel numbers considered unclassified but for official use only. Meal quantities will vary by unit, with specific serving times and a delivery address provided. Cancellations or adjustments to meal numbers are permitted up to 72 hours prior to the event. The summary also highlights acceptable quality levels for various deliverables, including meal preparation, employee conduct, sanitation, and provision of supplies.