185th RTI Schoolhouse Meals 15 October 2025 - 4 August 2026 Johnston, IA_Updated with Amendment 0001

The Iowa Army National Guard's 185th Regional Training Institute (RTI) is soliciting proposals (RFP W912LP-26-R-0001) for schoolhouse meals for fiscal year 2026. This combined synopsis/solicitation seeks bids from Total Small Businesses for approximately 7,094 breakfast, 6,790 lunch, and 7,034 dinner meals to be delivered between October 15, 2025, and August 4, 2026. The NAICS code for this procurement is 722310, with a small business size standard of $47 million. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical capabilities (staffing/management), past performance, and price. Submissions are due by September 23, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local (central) time, with questions due by September 15, 2025.

The Iowa Army National Guard’s (IA ARNG) 185th RTI requires meal delivery services from October 15, 2025, to August 4, 2026, at Camp Dodge Joint Maneuver Training Center, Johnston, IA, for training support. The contractor will set up buffet-style serving lines, provide all necessary serving equipment, and ensure food temperatures comply with safety standards (hot items ≥135°F, cold items ≤41°F). The government will provide dining tables and chairs, but no contractor-specific equipment or utilities. The contractor must supply food thermometers and instructions for temperature monitoring and portion control. Menus will be provided by the government, with limited deviation allowances for starches, vegetables, bread, and desserts, subject to approval. Billing will be based on verified headcount and submitted via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). The Contracting Officer is the sole authority for contract changes.

This government file, titled "Attachment 2 - Menus & Headcounts," details meal plans (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) and corresponding headcounts for various dates between October 15, 2025, and January 17, 2026. The document outlines a rotating menu with specific food items, beverages, and condiments for each meal, categorizing them by B1-B7 for breakfast, L1-L14 for lunch, and D1-D21 for dinner. Headcounts vary by day and meal, ranging from 26 to 78 individuals. A notable break in contracted meals is specified from November 22, 2025, to January 4, 2026. This file serves as a comprehensive schedule for meal services, crucial for logistical planning and resource allocation within the scope of federal government contracts.

This government file, document number W912LP26R0001, outlines essential clauses and provisions for federal contracts, focusing on compliance, ethical conduct, and supply chain security. Key sections address the responsibilities of the Contracting Officer's Representative, whistleblower rights, and prohibitions against acquiring covered defense telecommunications equipment or services. It mandates adherence to safeguarding covered defense information and cyber incident reporting protocols. The document also details 'Buy American' provisions and other trade agreements, prohibiting certain procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and business operations with the Maduro regime. Contractors must comply with unique item identification and valuation requirements, including specific marking and reporting procedures for delivered items. Electronic payment instructions via the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system are provided, along with guidelines for offeror representations and certifications covering small business concerns, veteran-owned businesses, and certifications regarding responsibility matters and child labor. The document emphasizes the importance of accurate and complete information submission for eligibility and compliance.

The Iowa Army National Guard's 185th Regional Training Institute (RTI) is soliciting proposals for meal services for fiscal year 2026. This combined synopsis/solicitation, W912LP-26-R-0001, seeks bids for 7,094 breakfast, 6,790 lunch, and 7,034 dinner meals between October 15, 2025, and August 4, 2026. This is a total small business set-aside with NAICS code 722310 and a $47 million size standard. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical capabilities (staffing/management), past performance, and price. Submissions are due by September 23, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time, with electronic submission preferred. Questions must be submitted by September 15, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time. Key attachments include meal requirements, menus, pricing tables, and proposal instructions. Contact Mr. Hunter Maeder or Ms. Kelsey Letcher for inquiries.

The document, Attachment 4 for RFQ # W912LP-26-R-0001, outlines the Contractor Information and Pricing Tables for the 185th RTI Schoolhouse Meals for Fiscal Year 2026. This attachment is a mandatory component for contractors submitting a quote, requiring them to provide essential company details such as company name, point of contact, phone, email, CAGE Code/SAM Unique Entity ID, Tax ID Number, Prompt Payment Discount Terms, and Business Size/Socio-economic Group(s). Additionally, it includes a pricing table for three distinct items: Breakfast Meals (7,094 EA), Lunch Meals (6,790 EA), and Dinner Meals (7,034 EA), for which contractors must provide unit and extended prices. The document ensures that all necessary contractor and pricing information is submitted comprehensively and uniformly for evaluation.

This addendum outlines the proposal submission instructions and requirements for a government solicitation, due by September 23, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. Proposals must be emailed to the specified Army contacts, be fully compliant with all solicitation terms, and include a proposal acceptance period of at least 60 days. Offerors are limited to one proposal and must provide recent (within three years) and relevant (comparable in scope and complexity) past performance information for up to five contracts, with at least one directly relevant to the Purchase Description (PD). Detailed contract information, a description of work performed, and a self-assessment are required. Offerors must also submit a Past Performance Questionnaire (Attachment 7) directly to the specified government contacts by the due date. Finally, price proposals must include Attachment 4, the Contractor Information and Pricing Table, detailing company information and unit/extended prices for each CLIN.

This addendum to FAR 52.212-2 outlines the evaluation factors for awarding a Best Value contract, prioritizing past performance over price. The government will assess past performance based on recency (within three years of solicitation, with more recent experience weighted higher), relevance (similar scope, headcount, menu types, and audience as the current requirement), and quality of meals delivered (customer service, food quality, adherence to schedule and menus, and commitment to customer satisfaction). Offerors without recent and relevant past performance will receive a "Neutral" rating. Price evaluation will ensure reasonableness, completeness, and balance using FAR 13.106-3 techniques. The contract will be a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) award to a responsible contractor capable of satisfactory performance and timely meal delivery.

This government solicitation outlines the evaluation factors for awarding a Best Value contract, prioritizing past performance over price. Proposals will be assessed based on the offeror's recent and relevant past performance in providing meal services, considering recency (within three years, with preference for more recent deliveries), relevance (similar scope, headcount, menu types, and audience), and quality of meal delivery (customer service, food quality, adherence to schedule and menus, and commitment to customer satisfaction). A Past Performance Confidence Assessment will be assigned, ranging from Substantial Confidence to No Confidence. Price will be evaluated for reasonableness, completeness, and balance. The government intends to award a single Firm-Fixed Price contract to a responsible contractor who can satisfactorily perform the required tasks and deliver meals on time, emphasizing that past performance is significantly more important than price.

The Headquarters Iowa National Guard's USPFO-IA Purchasing & Contracting Office is soliciting past performance information for Solicitation W912LP-26-R-0001. This request is for contractors to provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner for the 185th RTI Schoolhouse from October 15, 2025, to August 4, 2026. The Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) is crucial for evaluating offerors based on their performance on similar contracts, identified by NAICS Code 722310. Respondents must complete the PPQ, providing objective evaluations of customer service, meal quality, adherence to schedule and menus, and commitment to satisfaction. The deadline for submission to Hunter Maeder and Kelsey Letcher is September 23, 2025.