Salt Lake City Military Entrance Processing Station Noon Meals
ID: W9124D26QA014Type: Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-FT KNOXFORT KNOX, KY, 40121-5000, USA

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Food Service Contractors (722310)

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HOUSEKEEPING- FOOD (S203)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Army's Mission and Installation Contracting Command at Fort Knox, is soliciting quotes from Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) to provide noon meals for applicants at the Salt Lake City Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS). The contract requires the provision of boxed meals, specifically sub sandwiches, along with various accompaniments, adhering to strict food safety and sanitation standards, with service primarily on weekdays and some Saturdays. This procurement is vital for supporting the nutritional needs of military applicants during their processing, with a guaranteed minimum procurement of $15,000 during the base period from February 2026 to January 2027, and a total estimated contract value of $47 million over three years. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by December 23, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Contract Specialist Adam Buchert at adam.p.buchert.civ@army.mil or Tara E. Glass at tara.e.glass.civ@mail.mil.

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    Amendment 0001 to Solicitation W9124D26QA014, effective December 17, 2025, incorporates questions from industry and the Government's responses. The amendment clarifies that Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 is not required for this solicitation. The issuing office is W6QM MICC-FT KNOX, and the point of contact for the amendment is Contract Specialist Adam Buchert. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment by one of the specified methods to avoid rejection.
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for contractors to provide noon meals to Armed Forces applicants at the Salt Lake City Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS). The contractor is responsible for preparing and transporting boxed meals from a state/local licensed facility, adhering to strict food safety and sanitation standards. Key requirements include daily meal service (Monday-Friday, some Saturdays, excluding holidays and training days), provision for extended hours processing (mission day meals), and specific meal content (e.g., submarine sandwiches with various fillings, chips, dessert, fruit, beverages, and condiments). The contractor must also manage parking, undergo security screenings, and ensure dining area cleanup. All contractor and subcontractor employees require specific training, including AT Level I, IWATCH, and OPSEC, and must comply with installation access and security policies. The government provides the dining area, tables, chairs, and waste receptacles, while the contractor furnishes all food, equipment, and labor. Payment will be made via Government Purchase Card (GPC), and the contractor must manage meal vouchers for accountability. The document includes historical meal data for informational purposes.
    This document is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) to provide noon meals (sub sandwiches) to applicants at the Salt Lake City Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS). The contract includes a base period from February 2026 to January 2027, with two one-year options, totaling three years. The Government guarantees to procure $15,000 of noon meals during the base period. Quotes are due by December 23, 2025, and will be evaluated based on technical acceptability (health inspection report, past performance) and lowest price. Vendors must submit a health inspection report with a score of "A" or "B" (or "pass") and any subcontractor agreements. The RFQ includes various FAR and DFARS clauses, covering topics such as contractor ethics, small business subcontracting, and prohibitions on certain foreign-made equipment. The total estimated award amount is $47,000,000.00.
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