VTARNG Army Mountain Warfare School Full Food Service APR-NOV2025
ID: W912LN-25-Q-A-0015Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW7N4 USPFO ACTIVITY VT ARNGCOLCHESTER, VT, 05446-3099, USA

NAICS

Food Service Contractors (722310)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- FOOD (S203)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 26, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 4, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 9, 2025, 2:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, through the Army National Guard, is seeking qualified small businesses to provide full food service support for the Army Mountain Warfare School in Jericho, Vermont, from April to November 2025. The contractor will be responsible for serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals, along with performing light cleaning services in the food service area during designated training courses. This procurement is critical for ensuring the nutritional needs of military personnel are met, aligning with federal guidelines for food service operations. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by 10:00 AM EST on April 9, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Kimberly Swasey or Donald Luby via their provided email addresses.

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Apr 4, 2025, 3:04 PM UTC
The document outlines a government Request for Proposal (RFP) for the provision of meal services across several categories, including hot breakfast, bagged breakfast, hot lunch, and hot dinner, focusing on quantity needs and pricing for distinct groups such as students, IDT, and AT over specified periods. For the base period (April-September), a total of 4,184 breakfast meals, 1,840 lunch meals, and 4,144 dinner meals are required. The option period (October-November) specifies additional quantities, totaling 913 breakfasts, 451 lunches, and 986 dinners. Each meal type is categorized under Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) to facilitate invoicing categorized by student, IDT, and AT. The total pricing structure is presented for both base and option periods, emphasizing the different meal type demands and forecasts over the specified time frames. This RFP serves to guide food service providers in delivering meals efficiently and aligns with government procurement processes intended to support student nutrition and satisfaction in adherence to local needs and federal guidelines.
The document is a Quote Submission Template for a government Request for Quote (RFQ), specifically for Solicitation No. W912LN-25-Q-A015, detailing the information requested from offerors submitting quotes for catering services. It outlines the required structure and content for submissions, including the quote overview, statements of acknowledgment regarding subcontracting, experience documentation, past performance evaluations, and pricing information. Offerors are encouraged to provide detailed experience from similar contracts performed within the last five years, emphasizing food preparation, menu standards, meal service, and food safety. Additionally, past performance is crucial for evaluation, with references requested for up to three contracts. The document emphasizes the importance of completeness in submissions as incomplete quotes may be disadvantaged in the evaluation process. It includes sections for pricing data, clearly categorizing base and option periods, and requiring detailed breakdowns for meal types. This structured approach ensures that proposals are competitive and aligned with government expectations within RFP processes, thus enhancing the likelihood of successful procurement outcomes.
The document outlines a Quote Submission Template for government contracting, specifically responding to the Solicitation No. W912LN-25-Q-A015. The template encourages offerors to adhere to its format to ensure the inclusion of all requested information, minimizing the risk of disqualification due to missing details. Key sections include the Quote Overview, which captures the offeror's essential information such as contact details, intentions regarding subcontracting, and acknowledgment of the solicitation terms. The template emphasizes the importance of providing Experience and Past Performance information, which are crucial evaluation factors. Offerors are instructed to submit relevant contract details, ensuring similarity to the current solicitation scope, including food service management. The third volume focuses on pricing, where bidders calculate and present unit costs for different meal types, allowing for clear invoicing structures. The overall aim of the document is to facilitate comprehensive and organized quote submissions from vendors, thus enhancing competition while ensuring compliance with government procurement standards. By following the prescribed format, offerors can present competitive bids with all necessary information for consideration.
The document is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for full food service support for the Army Mountain Warfare School in Vermont, covering the period from April to November 2025. It includes solicitation number W912LN-25-Q-A015 and specifies a 100% small business set-aside with a NAICS code of 722310 for Food Service Contractors. The contractor is expected to provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals, with associated cleaning services throughout designated courses. The RFQ outlines the quantities needed during the base and option periods and mandates that quotes be submitted via email by 10:00 AM EST on April 9, 2025, with earlier deadlines for questions. Key evaluation factors for contract award include experience, past performance, and price, emphasizing that proposals must meet specified requirements. The submission guidelines require detailed descriptions of relevant past contracts and adherence to the specified format. The document stresses the use of various federal regulations while emphasizing the importance of compliance and quality in food preparation and service standards. Overall, it represents a structured approach to procuring essential services for military training operations, reflecting the government’s methodical requisition process within the context of federal contracting.
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