El Paso, TX, MEPS Noon Meals

This document outlines the product and delivery specifications for providing noon and mission day boxed meals to Armed Forces applicants at the El Paso Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS). The contractor must deliver meals Monday through Friday, excluding holidays and training days, and up to 28 Saturdays annually, totaling an estimated 264 days per year. All food establishments must be sanitarily approved, comply with health regulations, and pass a Veterinary Service Food Protection Audit. Meals must be delivered to the MEPS by 10:45 a.m. daily in temperature-controlled containers. Each boxed meal requires a 6-inch sub-type sandwich (ham, turkey, roast beef, or veggie), individually wrapped lettuce and tomato, chips, a cookie, a fresh apple or orange, a straw, and a napkin. Beverages include carbonated soft drinks, bottled water, iced tea, and whole milk upon request. Condiments (mustard, mayonnaise, salt, pepper, vinaigrette) must be included. The MEPS will notify the contractor by 8:00 a.m. daily with meal counts, typically averaging 25 but up to 75. Invoices are due monthly, with payment via Government Purchase Card.

This government Request for Quote (RFQ) W9124D26QA076, issued by MICC Fort Knox, Kentucky, is a commercial acquisition for a three-year contract to provide boxed noon meals (sub sandwiches) to applicants at the El Paso Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) for the base period of May 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027, with two additional option periods. The government guarantees to procure $1,500.00 of boxed meals. The solicitation is set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) and uses NAICS code 311991 with a 700-employee size standard. Offers are due by March 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. Award will be made to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer, evaluated on an acceptable health inspection report and past performance. Key clauses include those for Item Unique Identification and Valuation and representations regarding telecommunications equipment and services.