EKDO 2025 ROOKIE SCHOOL CATERING
ID: 140L3925Q0031Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENTNEVADA STATE OFFICERENO, NV, 89502, USA

NAICS

Caterers (722320)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- FOOD (S203)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4aac67ce6aaf47498892cfd61d380d87/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 7, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 7, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 22, 2025, 8:00 PM UTC
Description

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking proposals for catering services for the Firefighter Rookie School, scheduled from June 9 to June 13, 2025, at the Spring Creek Horse Palace in Nevada. The selected vendor will provide prepared meals for approximately 70 individuals, ensuring that meals accommodate special dietary needs and adhere to health safety standards, including virus prevention measures. This procurement emphasizes the importance of high-quality, well-balanced meals to support firefighter training in a remote location, while also promoting small business participation under the Total Small Business Set-Aside program. Interested vendors must submit their proposals by April 22, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Caitlyn Warner at cwarner@blm.gov or by phone at 775-861-6495.

Point(s) of Contact
Warner, Caitlyn
(775) 861-6495
(775) 861-6710
cwarner@blm.gov
Files
Title
Posted
A04_2025_Elko_Rookie_School_Catering_SOW.docx
Apr 7, 2025, 4:05 PM UTC
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Elko District seeks proposals for catering services for a Firefighter Rookie School between June 9-13, 2025, at the Spring Creek Horse Palace in Nevada. The catering contract includes providing prepared, packaged meals for approximately 70 individuals, with the requirement that meals accommodate special dietary needs. Vendors must deliver meals at designated times: breakfast by 6:30 a.m., lunch by 11:30 a.m., and dinner by 4:30 p.m., from a location within 25 miles. The menu must include a variety of items such as a hot breakfast, sack lunches, and hot dinners, adhering to established food quality standards, including nutrition specifications and individual packaging. Proposals must ensure the meals meet health safety requirements, including virus prevention measures. Key aspects include providing sufficient food variety and adhering to USDA food safety standards. This catering RFP emphasizes the need for high-quality, well-balanced meals while supporting operational logistics for firefighter training in a remote location.
A06_Bid_Schedule_-_Rookie_School_Catering.docx
Apr 7, 2025, 4:05 PM UTC
The Elko 2025 Rookie School Catering RFP outlines the catering services required for an event at the Spring Creek Horse Palace in Spring Creek, Nevada, scheduled from June 9 to June 13, 2025. The document specifies a need for breakfast, lunch, and dinner services for 70 individuals over the duration of the event, with specific unit rates and total pricing to be determined. The quantities required are 350 for breakfast and lunch, and 280 for dinner. Vendors are invited to submit their bids, filling in their name and total price in the provided sections. This RFP demonstrates the federal government's approach to managing catering needs for events, ensuring procurement processes are formalized and competitive while meeting logistical requirements for quality service during the event.
B03_Wage_Determinations_Elko_2015-5601_Rev24.pdf
Apr 7, 2025, 4:05 PM UTC
Sol_140L3925Q0031.pdf
Apr 7, 2025, 4:05 PM UTC
The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for catering services during the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Firefighter Rookie School, scheduled from June 9 to June 13, 2025, at the Spring Creek Horse Palace in Spring Creek, NV. The BLM seeks a catering company to provide prepared meals for approximately 70 individuals, accommodating dietary restrictions as specified in the statement of work. The solicitation is set aside for small businesses under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 722320, with a size standard of $9 million. Key details include an offer submission deadline of April 22, 2025, and a contact list for inquiries. The awarded contract will adhere to various federal acquisition regulations, including clauses on wage rates, subcontracting, and compliance with Executive Orders. This RFP emphasizes the importance of local businesses in responding to government needs, showcasing a commitment to small business participation in federal contracting. The document also establishes expectations for quality, inspection, and electronic invoicing. Overall, the RFP is structured to solicit competitive bids while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, underscoring the government's dedication to transparency and inclusion in federal procurement processes.
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