The Department of Defense, through the Mission Installation Contracting Command - Knox, is seeking proposals from qualified small businesses to provide boxed meals for applicants at the Louisville Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) in Kentucky. The contractor will be responsible for delivering nutritious noon meals Monday through Friday, adhering to specific food specifications, packaging, temperature control, and delivery protocols, with meals expected by 9:30 a.m. daily. This procurement is crucial for ensuring that applicants receive proper nutrition during their processing, while complying with health regulations for food establishments. The Request for Quotations (RFQ) is anticipated to be posted on SAM.gov around November 7, 2024, with quotes due by December 6, 2024; interested vendors should direct inquiries to Robert Applewhite or John Haarala via email, and must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for contract award.