Catered Meals
ID: M-26-A31-R-000070Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFUS MARSHALS SERVICEPROCUREMENT DIVISION, OSSLANDOVER, MD, 20785, USA

NAICS

Caterers (722320)

PSC

BAKERY AND CEREAL PRODUCTS (8920)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/48732f15a51349ef8c0e42b31ebb400a/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Justice, specifically the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), is seeking qualified contractors to provide catered meals for training classes at the Special Operations Group (SOG) facilities in Pineville, Louisiana. The contractor will be responsible for delivering healthy, nutrient-sufficient meals, including three daily meals and two snacks per attendee, while adhering to specific quality standards and logistical requirements outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). This service is critical for supporting the training of personnel, ensuring they receive adequate nutrition during their training periods in 2026. Interested small businesses must submit their proposals, including a completed pricing sheet and a draft menu, by December 11, 2025, with questions due by December 9, 2025. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Christopher Jones or Julie Simpson via their provided email addresses.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Christopher Jones
    christopher.jones10@usdoj.gov
    Julie Simpson
    julie.simpson@usdoj.gov
    Files
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    Clause List Titles - FAR Overhaul.pdf
    Complete PWS.pdf
    The United States Marshals Service (USMS) Special Operations Group (SOG) requires a service contract for prepared meals for multiple training classes at and around SOG facilities in Pineville, LA. The contractor will provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control for food preparation, service, and clean-up. Meals must be healthy, nutrient-sufficient (3,500-4,500 calories/day), and adhere to specific quality standards for ingredients. The contractor must submit a seven-day menu for approval and store leftover meals on-site. The Government will provide kitchen equipment and utilities. The period of performance outlines various training dates in 2026 with fluctuating student numbers and meal requirements. Services will be provided between 6:00 AM and 7:00 PM, with most breakfast and dinner meals served at the SOG Tactical Center (SOGTC) Dining Facility, and lunches served at varying off-site locations within a 20-mile radius. Contractor personnel must undergo background checks, possess Louisiana food handler's certificates, and maintain professional conduct and appearance. The contractor is responsible for all food, drinks, condiments, transportation, and business licenses/insurance.
    Corrected Pricing Sheet.xlsx
    The TOD SOG Food Requirement outlines a need for various meals and snacks across three distinct periods in 2026: January 5-16, February 22-March 19, and April 27-May 19. The request details specific quantities for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks for each period. Notably, the number of
    Question for SAM.pdf
    This government file outlines key questions for potential contractors bidding on a food service RFP. The questions focus on evaluating a company's expertise in professional food preparation, experience with similar services as defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS), and proposed methods for achieving food specificity requirements. Additionally, the document seeks to understand staffing plans for the required services and a detailed approach to meal delivery in a challenging logistical scenario. The scenario involves serving 30 personnel breakfast, lunch, and dinner at different, geographically dispersed facilities, requiring travel over various road types and adherence to strict timelines. The overall purpose is to assess a contractor's capability to provide efficient, high-quality, and logistically sound food services.
    RFQ Verbiage.pdf
    The United States Marshals Service (USMS) Special Operations Group (SOG) has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) M-26-A31-R-000070 for catered meals and snacks. This 100% small business set-aside, under NAICS code 722320, requires a contractor to provide three meals daily and two healthy snacks per attendee during training periods in Pineville, LA, across multiple dates in 2026. The contractor must have a physical business location within a 50-mile radius of the training facility. Award will be a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract based on best value, with evaluation criteria prioritizing contractor experience, personnel, references, and a questionnaire over price. All offerors must be SAM-registered. Questions are due by December 9, 2025, and offers by December 11, 2025, both via email to specified addresses. Offers must include specific company information, licenses, a draft menu, and a completed pricing sheet.
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