Minneapolis MEPS Noon Meals (Sub Sandwiches)
ID: W9124D26QA027Type: 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/5ea92f41432349eba4afe591d32cb134/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Army's MICC-FT Knox office, is soliciting quotes from Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) to provide boxed noon meals, specifically sub sandwiches, for applicants at the Minneapolis Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS). The contractor will be responsible for preparing and delivering meals in accordance with strict food specifications and sanitation standards, with an estimated requirement of 35 meals daily, potentially increasing to 100 on busy days. This contract, valued at approximately $47 million, includes a base period from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, with options for two additional years and a possible six-month extension. Interested vendors should contact Amy Gawarecki at amy.l.gawarecki.civ@army.mil or John Haarala at john.haarala3.civ@army.mil for further details and must adhere to submission requirements outlined in the solicitation documents.

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    IB08_Solicitation - Attamment 001_PWS_26QA027_Minneapolis NM RFQ.pdf
    This Performance Work Statement outlines the requirements for a contractor to provide daily boxed lunch meals to Armed Forces applicants at the Minneapolis Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS). The contractor is responsible for preparing and delivering meals, adhering to strict food specifications, sanitation standards, and security protocols. Key responsibilities include providing a variety of submarine sandwiches, beverages, and condiments, as well as cleaning the dining area daily. The contract also mandates specific training for all contractor and subcontractor employees, including AT Level I, IWATCH, and OPSEC awareness. The MEPS estimates requiring an average of 35 meals daily, with a maximum of 100, and may also require additional "mission day meals" for late processing applicants. The contractor must comply with all federal, state, and local health and safety regulations and maintain self-inspection records. The government will provide the dining area, tables, chairs, and waste receptacles.
    IB08_Solicitation - W9124D26QA027_Minneapolis NM RFQ_Issued.pdf
    This government Request for Quote (RFQ) W9124D26QA027 outlines the solicitation for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) to provide boxed noon meals (sub sandwiches) to applicants at the Minneapolis Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS). The contract, issued by MICC-FT Knox, Kentucky, has an estimated total award amount of USD 47,000,000.00 and is set aside for WOSB/EDWOSB. The base period is from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, with two additional one-year option periods, extending services through December 31, 2028, and potential for a six-month extension. Quotes are evaluated based on technical acceptability, including a health inspection report with an 'A' or 'B' rating (or 'pass'), and an acceptable past performance record of contracts worth at least $25,000 within the last 36 months. Award will be granted to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable quote, with specific submission requirements and clauses governing subcontracting limitations, payment, and performance.
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