ContractSolicitationTotal Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Fort Lee MEPS Noon Meals

DEPT OF DEFENSE W9124D26QA024
Response Deadline
Nov 18, 2025
Deadline passed
Days Remaining
0
Closed
Set-Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Notice Type
Solicitation

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Defense, through the Department of the Army, is soliciting proposals for the provision of boxed noon meals at the Fort Lee Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) in Virginia. The contractor will be responsible for supplying daily boxed lunches to applicants, including all necessary food, facilities, equipment, and labor, while adhering to health and safety regulations. This service is crucial for supporting the processing of Armed Forces applicants, ensuring they receive proper nourishment during their visit to the MEPS. Interested small businesses must submit their proposals by including a signed Standard Form 1449, a recent health inspection report, and other required documentation, with the deadline for questions set for November 10, 2025. For further inquiries, potential offerors can contact Adam Buchert at adam.p.buchert.civ@army.mil or John Haarala at john.haarala3.civ@army.mil.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
722310
Food Service Contractors
PSC Code
S203
HOUSEKEEPING- FOOD

Solicitation Documents

3 Files
IB08_Fort Lee Noon Meals 52.212-1 Addendum.pdf
PDF46 KB11/13/2025
AI Summary
This Request for Quote (RFQ) outlines instructions for offerors submitting proposals for a commercial acquisition under FAR Parts 12 and 13. Key requirements include submitting questions by November 10, 2025, and providing specific documents with the quote. These documents are a signed Standard Form 1449, a recent state or local government health inspection report with a score of "A," "B," 85 or above, or "pass" if applicable for food service facilities, and any required signed subcontractor agreements. Past performance information will be retrieved from FAPIIS. Offerors must provide unit prices for all items in the price schedule, rounded to the nearest whole penny. Award will be based on the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable offer, with no trade-offs between cost/price and non-cost/price factors. Unreasonable prices may lead to proposal elimination. Offerors must complete FAR 52.212-3 paragraphs (c) through (v) if annual representations and certifications are not electronic. Facsimile quotes are not accepted; all quotes and amendments must be emailed to the specified Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer.
IB08_PWS - Fort Lee Noon Meals.pdf
PDF120 KB11/13/2025
AI Summary
This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for a contractor to provide daily boxed lunch meals for Armed Forces applicants at the Fort Lee Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) in Fort Lee, Virginia. The contractor must supply food, facilities, equipment, and labor, excluding government-furnished dining areas. Key requirements include preparing meals in a state/local licensed and sanitarily approved facility, transporting them in enclosed, clean, and compliant vehicles, and serving them at the MEPS from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. daily, excluding holidays and training days, with potential for up to 28 Saturdays annually and
IIE01_Solicitation - W9124D26QA024.pdf
PDF2673 KB11/13/2025
AI Summary
This government solicitation, W9124D26QA024, is an RFP for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) to provide boxed sub sandwiches as noon meals for applicants at the Fort Lee Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS). The contract includes a base period from January to December 2026, with two one-year option periods. The government guarantees to procure $1,500.00 in boxed meals. Offers will be evaluated based on technical acceptability, specifically requiring a recent health inspection report with a score of 'A' or 'B' (or 85+), and acceptable past performance. The successful offeror must also pass a Veterinary Service Food Protection Audit prior to contract award. The document outlines various FAR and DFARS clauses incorporated by reference and full text, addressing topics such as contractor ethics, small business utilization, labor standards, and supply chain security.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedNov 3, 2025
amendedLatest AmendmentNov 4, 2025
deadlineResponse DeadlineNov 18, 2025
expiryArchive DateDec 3, 2025

Agency Information

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
DEPT OF THE ARMY
Office
W6QM MICC-FT KNOX

Point of Contact

Name
Adam Buchert

Place of Performance

Fort Lee, Virginia, UNITED STATES

Official Sources