W912L725RA007 SMYRNA DFAC SOLICITATION 2026-2031
ID: W912L725RA007Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW7N1 USPFO ACTIVITY TN ARNGNASHVILLE, TN, 37204-1502, USA

NAICS

Food Service Contractors (722310)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- FOOD (S203)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Department of the Army, is soliciting proposals for dining facility services at the Smyrna Training Site for the Tennessee National Guard, under solicitation number W912L725RA007. The contract, which is a total small business set-aside, requires the contractor to provide comprehensive food services, including meal preparation, serving, and management, while adhering to strict sanitation and security standards. This five-year firm-fixed-price contract includes a one-year base period and four optional one-year extensions, with services expected to commence in February 2026. Proposals are due by December 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM CST, and interested parties should direct inquiries to Rhonda Lien at rhonda.m.lien.civ@army.mil.

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    The document details a site visit for the TENNESSEE ARMY NATIONAL GUARD SOLICITATION W912L7-18-R-0003, specifically for the Smyrna DFAC (Dining Facility). The site visit is scheduled for Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 9:00 AM. Attendees are required to sign in with their name, organization/company, signature, email address, and phone number. The sign-in roster must then be emailed to Rhonda Lien, whose email address is rhonda.m.lien.civ@army.mil. Key personnel attending include Teresa Baxter, Rhonda Lien, and Samuel Beard (COL RET) from USPFO for TN, and SFC John Patrone, the Smyrna DFAC COR.
    This government solicitation (W912L725RA007) is for a 5-year firm-fixed-price contract for Dining Facility (DFAC) services in Smyrna, Tennessee, issued by the USPFO Activity TN ARNG. The solicitation is 100% set aside for small businesses, with a NAICS code of 722310 and a size standard of $47,000,000.00. The contract spans a base period and four ordering periods, plus an option to extend for six months, running from December 19, 2025, to May 18, 2031. Services include maintenance fees, various meal services (breakfast, lunch, dinner, both on-site and off-site, and IDT meals), holiday meals, and wage determination rates. The estimated quantities for meals are substantial, with minimum and maximum contract values set at $1.00 and $500,000.00 respectively, and delivery/task order values ranging from $1.00 to $5,000,000.00. All invoices and DFAC-related actions are to be handled by the COR, SFC John Patrone, at the TNARNG Element, JF HQ in Nashville, TN.
    This Performance Work Statement outlines the requirements for full food services at the Tennessee Army National Guard (TNARNG) Regional Training Institute (RTI) in Smyrna, TN, and various remote sites. The contractor will provide all personnel, supervision, supplies, and materials for meal preparation, serving, and management for authorized personnel, including specialized meal types and compliance with sanitation standards. The contract has a one-year base period and four optional one-year extensions, running from February 2026 to January 2031. Key aspects include adherence to strict security and access requirements, comprehensive training for contractor personnel in areas such as sanitation, nutrition, and safety, and the development of a Quality Control Plan. The contractor is responsible for procuring all food products, maintaining inventory, and managing equipment, with some government-furnished property and services. Meal forecasts will be provided by the government, with provisions for adjustments and cancellations. Prohibited and non-reimbursable meal types are also specified. The document emphasizes employee conduct, uniforms, and adherence to military regulations, ensuring high-quality food service to support TNARNG's readiness and mission objectives.
    This government file is a pricing sheet for a contract covering various meal services and fees from November 30, 2025, to November 29, 2030, with a six-month extension option. The document details annual base fees for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, both onsite (AT) and offsite (IDT), across five distinct yearly periods. Each year's pricing structure is consistently laid out, starting with a Main Fee-Base. Additionally, specific line items for "Holiday Meals" and "WAGE DETERMINATION RATES" are included, although the latter is not to be priced in this document. The pricing sheet also includes fields for contractor information, such as Name, TAX ID, CAGE, and UEI#, indicating it is part of a solicitation for bids or a contract for services.
    The solicitation W912L7-25-R-A007 is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Smyrna Dining Facility, VTS Training Site for the Tennessee National Guard. It is a Small Business Set-Aside for NAICS Code 722310 Food Service Workers, with a size standard of $47M. Proposals are due by December 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM CST. A site visit is scheduled for December 9, 2025. This acquisition is subject to the Randolph-Sheppard Act, which prioritizes proposals from the State Licensing Agency (SLA) if they meet technical, past performance, and fair price criteria. Otherwise, the contract will be awarded to the offeror providing the best value, based on technical capability, past performance, and price. Offers must be submitted via email in two volumes: Technical/Past Performance and Price. Funds are not currently available, and the Government reserves the right to cancel the RFP.
    This document, Wage Determination No. 2015-4647, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, outlines the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for service contract employees in specific Tennessee counties. It details different hourly rates based on Executive Orders 14026 ($17.75) and 13658 ($13.30), contingent on contract award dates, and specifies that the higher rate between the Executive Orders and the listed occupational wage applies. The document includes a comprehensive list of occupations with their corresponding hourly wages, along with provisions for health and welfare benefits, vacation, and eleven paid holidays. It also addresses special conditions such as hazardous pay differentials, uniform allowances, and the process for conforming unlisted job classifications. Notably, it mentions Executive Order 13706, which mandates paid sick leave for federal contractors.
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