FY 26 RTI Catering
ID: W91SMC26QA001Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW7M6 USPFO ACTIVITY IL ARNGSPRINGFIELD, IL, 62702-2399, USA

NAICS

Caterers (722320)

PSC

SPECIAL DIETARY FOODS AND FOOD SPECIALTY PREPARATIONS (8940)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a04ee5a40dbc49eda725053f9fd68aab/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is soliciting catering services for the 129th Regiment (Regional Training Institute) of the Illinois Army National Guard for the fiscal year 2026. The procurement involves providing prepared breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals during scheduled training events from January 2 to September 25, 2026, at designated dining facilities in Springfield, Illinois. This contract, categorized under NAICS code 722320 (Caterers), is a small business set-aside and will be awarded based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process, emphasizing the importance of food safety, temperature control, and adherence to a structured meal plan designed for military personnel. Interested vendors must submit their technical proposals and pricing by December 19, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Stephanie Maley at stephanie.c.maley.civ@army.mil or Donald Piper at donald.g.piper6.mil@army.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Stephanie Maley
    stephanie.c.maley.civ@army.mil
    Donald Piper
    donald.g.piper6.mil@army.mil
    Files
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    Appendix 1 Meal Count Contracting_FY26_RTI CateringV2.pdf
    The document details a meal delivery schedule for STATE TRADOC and LLCC from January 2025 to September 2026. Meals include breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with specific quantities allocated daily. The primary delivery location is the 129th RTI at 1301 North Macarthur Boulevard, Springfield, Illinois 62701. However, certain lunch meals, specifically 21 boxed lunches, are to be separated from the main lunch total and delivered to LLCC on specific dates: March 7-14, 2026, June 6-13, 2026, and August 1-8, 2026. The file includes a comprehensive breakdown of meal counts for each day across the specified months, indicating varying requirements for each meal type and location. The totals at the end summarize the overall meal counts for STATE TRADOC, TRADOC delivered to LLCC, and the grand total.
    Appendix 2 Army 29 Day Menu_FY26_RTI Catering.pdf
    The document outlines a 29-day menu plan for the FY24-25 Illinois Army National Guard (ILARNG) for both Inactive Duty Training (IDT) and Annual Training (AT). The menu specifies breakfast, lunch, and dinner recipes for each day, along with portion sizes and recipe codes. Offerings include a variety of dishes such as Oven Fried Bacon, Swedish Meatballs, Scrambled Eggs, Beef Stew, Grilled Turkey Sausage, Pancakes, Roasted Zucchini, Chicken Parmesan, Baked Ham, Tacos, Chili, and Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, among many others. Beverages like orange juice, milk, coffee, iced tea, lemonade, and fruit punch are consistently available. The menu also features fresh fruits, assorted dry cereals, and various desserts. The document emphasizes adherence to a structured meal plan designed for military personnel, indicating a focus on providing diverse and complete meals over the training period.
    Solicitation - W91SMC26QA001.pdf
    This government Request for Quote (RFQ) is for catering services, specifically prepared breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals for the 129th Regiment (Regional Training Institute) of the Illinois Army National Guard during training events from January 2 to September 25, 2026. The contract, a small business set-aside under NAICS 722320 (Caterers), will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) delivery order awarded based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process. Meals will be delivered to two locations in Springfield, IL. The Statement of Work details requirements for food temperature, delivery, safety, sanitation, and menu standards based on the ILARG 29 Day Menu, allowing for minor deviations. Offerors must provide a technical proposal and pricing, with quotes due by December 19, 2025.
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