1/75th Ranger Battalion Field Feeding
ID: H92421Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEUS SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND (USSOCOM)HQ USSOCOMFORT LIBERTY, NC, 28310, USA

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Food Service Contractors (722310)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- FOOD (S203)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/caf5e989e49a4542a17fff4021d33051/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), is seeking proposals for a non-personal service contract to provide field feeding services for the 1/75th Ranger Battalion during a training event in Barnwell, South Carolina, from November 20 to November 22, 2025. The contractor will be responsible for delivering, setting up, and cleaning up after 300 breakfast and 300 dinner meals daily, ensuring each meal meets specific nutritional requirements, including a minimum of 800 calories and 30 grams of protein. This procurement is critical for supporting the operational readiness of the Ranger Battalion, emphasizing the need for high-quality food service in a military training environment. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by November 18, 2025, at 12 PM EST, and direct any questions by November 14, 2025, to the primary contacts, SFC Jeffery Modlin at jeffery.s.modlin.mil@socom.mil or SSG Jaquan Crouell at Jaquan.l.crouell.mil@socom.mil.

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    1-75 Field Feeding Combo Synopsis Solicitation RFQ.docx
    This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a Request for Quote (RFQ) to provide non-personal field feeding services for the 1/75th Ranger Battalion in Barnwell, SC, from November 20-22, 2025. The solicitation, issued under FAR Parts 12 and 13, requires quotes for 300 breakfast and 300 dinner meals per day. Quotes must be emailed by November 18, 2025, 12:00 PM EST, and questions by November 14, 2025, 12:00 PM EST. Evaluation factors include technical acceptability (pass/fail), delivery, and price reasonableness, with an award made to the most advantageous offer. The document also details clauses for electronic payment via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) and states that funds are not presently available, making the government's obligation contingent on fund availability.
    1st Ranger Battalion Field Feeding PWS.docx
    This Performance Work Statement outlines a non-personal services contract for field feeding support for the 1st Ranger Battalion's Task Force Training validation exercise in Barnwell, SC, from November 20-22, 2025. The contractor will provide all materials, delivery, setup, and cleanup for 100 breakfast and 100 dinner meals daily, each providing a minimum of 800 calories and 30g of protein. Meals must be prepared off-site and served in a provided hardstand building. Key requirements include ServSafe certification for food handlers, a contractor-approved menu, and flexible serving times. The contract emphasizes a robust Quality Control Plan, adherence to security and safety regulations, and mandatory training in Anti-Terrorism Level I and OPSEC Level I for all personnel. Deliverables include a menu, ServSafe certifications, a work plan, proof of U.S. citizenship for employees, and an Accident Prevention Plan.
    H92421-26-Q-E 1-75 Field Feeding Questions and Answers Form.docx
    The provided document, titled "Questions and Answers" for Solicitation# H9242126QEXXX, pertains to a procurement effort for "1/75th Field Feeding." The file is structured as a table with columns for Date, Question, Citation, and Govt. Response, indicating its purpose is to document inquiries from potential bidders or interested parties and the corresponding official responses from the government. This type of document is typical in the context of federal government RFPs, where transparency and clarification are essential for a fair and competitive bidding process. The core function of this document is to address ambiguities and provide additional information regarding the requirements and scope of the 1/75th Field Feeding solicitation, ensuring all participants have a clear understanding of the project.
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