Food Service
ID: FA671225FSType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA6712 911 AW LGCCORAOPOLIS, PA, 15108-4495, USA

NAICS

Caterers (722320)

PSC

FOOD COOKING, BAKING, AND SERVING EQUIPMENT (7310)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9f61d8de5e26425ba02af1517990e21e/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 27, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 27, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 4, 2025, 9:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Air Force Reserve Command's 911th Airlift Wing, is seeking vendors to provide food services for monthly Unit Training Assemblies (UTA) from May to December 2025 in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania. The contractor will be responsible for delivering up to 700 fully prepared lunch meals for approximately 350 personnel, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and the Air Force Food Program standards. This procurement is crucial for maintaining the nutritional needs of military personnel during training, with meals including a variety of hot entrees, sides, salads, and desserts, all requiring prior menu approval. Interested vendors must respond by April 4, 2025, at 5:00 PM Eastern, and can direct inquiries to Maurice Kirkland at maurice.kirkland.3@us.af.mil.

Point(s) of Contact
Maurice Kirkland
maurice.kirkland.3@us.af.mil
Files
Title
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Food Service SOW.docx
Mar 27, 2025, 5:05 PM UTC
The 911th Airlift Wing requires a Food Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for providing meals to enlisted personnel during monthly Unit Training Assemblies (UTA) from May to December 2025. The contractor is expected to deliver up to 700 lunch meals over the weekends for up to 350 personnel, with all food fully prepared in specific conditions and ready for pickup by 0930. The meals will include a variety of hot entrees, sides, salads, and desserts, with menu items approved a week in advance. Food safety is a priority, requiring compliance with federal and local guidelines regarding temperature and sanitation. The contractor must ensure high-quality meals that meet the Air Force Food Program standards and provide individual condiments. Any deviation from the menu requires advance approval. The document outlines the roles of government points of contact, emphasizing that all contractual modifications must go through the Contracting Officer. This BPA supports the operational mission by ensuring quality nutrition for military training personnel, highlighting the importance of adhering to safety and health regulations throughout the contract.
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