Denver MEPS Noon Meals
ID: W9124D25Q0038Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-FT KNOXFORT KNOX, KY, 40121-5000, USA

NAICS

Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing (311991)

PSC

COMPOSITE FOOD PACKAGES (8970)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/fc8f0148b3ff49a3affb0d974c553822/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Mission and Installation Contracting Command at Fort Knox, is soliciting proposals for the provision of boxed noon meals (sub sandwiches) to the Denver Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) in Colorado. The contract requires the delivery of a total of 13,232 meals for the base period from March 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026, with options for additional years, emphasizing compliance with health standards and federal acquisition regulations. This service is crucial for supporting Armed Forces applicants during their processing, ensuring they receive nutritious meals in a timely manner. Interested vendors must submit their proposals, including a valid health inspection report and pricing details, by the specified deadline, and can contact Tyler Williams or John Haarala for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Tyler Williams
    tyler.j.williams89.civ@army.mil
    John Haarala
    john.haarala3.civ@army.mil
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    IA02_Denver Noon Meals Product Delivery Specifications.pdf
    The Denver Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) requires a contractor to provide boxed lunch meals for Armed Forces applicants. The contractor must maintain compliance with health standards and facilitate training for employees who access government installations. Meals are to be delivered daily, excluding holidays, with potential additional meals during extended processing days. Each boxed meal must meet specific content requirements, including sandwiches, chips, cookies, and beverages, and must be delivered in insulated containers by 10:00 a.m. Contractors are responsible for administrative functions, including meal accounting and invoicing, with payment processed via a Government Purchase Card. The contractor must comply with food safety regulations, ensuring operations are not conducted from private residences. This document outlines essential food preparation and service standards and the governing policies regarding access and security for contractor personnel. The historical data summary provides insight into previous meal quantities served, guiding future expectations without guaranteeing performance.
    IB08 Solicitation_W9124D25Q0038 Denver Meps Noon Meals.pdf
    The document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ), specifically solicitation number W9124D25Q0038, issued by the Mission and Installation Contracting Command at Fort Knox, Kentucky. It outlines a requirement for boxed noon meals (sub sandwiches) to be delivered to the Denver Military Entrance Processing Station for a base period from March 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026, with additional option periods available for subsequent years. The total order quantity is indicated as 13,232 meals for each period. Key requirements include that bidders must submit a valid health inspection report of their food preparation facility, comply with federal acquisition regulations, and provide unit prices for evaluation. Price proposals must adhere to specified guidelines, and only the lowest priced technically acceptable offer will be considered for award. The RFQ emphasizes compliance with regulations concerning food safety, environmental sustainability, and supplier qualifications, particularly encouraging small business participation, including service-disabled veteran-owned and women-owned businesses. Proper handling of subcontracting agreements and adherence to various clauses related to labor standards and pricing adjustments is mandated. The document serves to ensure transparency, quality, and compliance in procuring food services for military personnel processing.
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