RTI 13M Schoolhouse Meals
ID: W912MM-26-Q-A001Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW7N0 USPFO ACTIVITY SD ARNGRAPID CITY, SD, 57702-8170, USA

NAICS

Food Service Contractors (722310)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- FOOD (S203)

Set Aside

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

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/eac53a0225d347b0b8bad086dffd0aae/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking a contractor to provide meal services for the Regional Training Institute (RTI) in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The contractor will be responsible for preparing and serving three daily meals to support scheduled training, with an average of 40 meals per day, from April 16th to November 20th, 2026. This procurement is crucial for ensuring that training participants receive adequate nutrition during their training sessions. The solicitation, which is a Total Small Business Set Aside resulting in a Firm Fixed Price Contract, is expected to be posted on or around November 5th, and interested parties must have an active registration on Sam.gov. For further inquiries, Andrew Kennedy can be contacted at andrew.j.kennedy16.civ@army.mil or by phone at 605-737-6731.

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    Andrew Kennedy
    (605) 737-6731
    andrew.j.kennedy16.civ@army.mil
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