Salt Lake City Military Entrance Processing Station Noon Meals
ID: W9124D26QA014Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-FT KNOXFORT KNOX, KY, 40121-5000, USA

NAICS

Food Service Contractors (722310)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- FOOD (S203)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f0f4ab439e9c4535b55fc515db6d3e87/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Department of the Army, is soliciting quotes from qualified vendors 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 submarine sandwiches and accompanying items, adhering to strict food safety and sanitation standards, with service expected Monday through Friday, and some Saturdays, excluding holidays and training days. This procurement is crucial for supporting the nutritional needs of Armed Forces applicants during their processing, ensuring they receive adequate meals in a timely manner. Interested vendors, particularly Women-Owned Small Businesses, must submit their quotes by December 23, 2025, with a total estimated award amount of $47,000,000.00 for the contract period, which includes a base year and two one-year options. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Adam Buchert at adam.p.buchert.civ@army.mil or Tara E. Glass at tara.e.glass.civ@mail.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Adam Buchert
    adam.p.buchert.civ@army.mil
    Tara E. Glass
    tara.e.glass.civ@mail.mil
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    IB08_PWS - Salt Lake City Noon Meals_3Dec.pdf
    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.
    IIE01_Solicitation (RFQ) - W9124D26QA014.pdf
    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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