1073rd MC Camp Dodge Catered Meals
ID: W912JB26QA010Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW7NF USPFO ACTIVITY MI ARNGLANSING, MI, 48906-2934, USA

NAICS

Caterers (722320)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- FOOD (S203)

Set Aside

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

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is soliciting proposals for catered meal services for the 1073rd Maintenance Company at Camp Dodge in Johnston, Iowa, from February 1 to February 14, 2026. The contractor will be responsible for providing buffet-style breakfast and dinner for up to 95 soldiers, including all necessary personnel, equipment, and adherence to strict food safety and hygiene protocols. This procurement is crucial for supporting military operations and ensuring the well-being of service members during their training period. Interested small businesses must submit their quotes by January 2, 2026, and direct any questions to Cassandra Williams at cassandra.n.williams12.civ@army.mil.

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    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for a contractor to provide catered meal services for the 1073 Maintenance Company at Camp Dodge, IA, from February 1st to February 14th, 2026. The contractor will be responsible for providing all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control for buffet-style breakfast and dinner for up to 95 soldiers. The PWS details specific delivery and serving times, emphasizing adherence to a provided menu, food preparation standards, packaging, and cleanup. Key aspects include personnel identification, strict food safety and hygiene protocols, compliance with installation security regulations, and the submission of a Quality Control Plan (QCP) and menu in advance. The government will provide the dining facility, kitchen space, water, and electricity, while the contractor must furnish all other necessary supplies and equipment. The document also includes definitions, acronyms, and technical exhibits detailing meal counts, schedules, and performance requirements.
    This document, likely a component of a government Request for Proposal (RFP) or a federal grant document, outlines meal requirements for the 1073rd MC at Camp Dodge and a designated training site during February. It details specific meal types (Breakfast, Dinner), quantities, and dates, indicating varying schedules for meal service, including buffet and grab-and-go continental options. The document specifies meal times and locations. While quantities for some dates are provided, pricing information is notably absent, with all listed prices showing as $0.00. This suggests the document serves as a preliminary schedule or a component for a larger procurement process where pricing would be submitted separately.
    This document is a wage determination under the Service Contract Act for specific occupations in Dallas, Guthrie, Madison, Polk, and Warren counties in Iowa. It lists hourly wage rates for administrative, automotive, food service, furniture maintenance, general services, health, information and arts, information technology, instructional, laundry, machine tool, materials handling, mechanics, personal needs, plant and system operations, protective service, recreation, stevedoring/longshoremen, technical, and transportation/mobile equipment operation occupations. The document also outlines fringe benefits, including health and welfare, vacation, and eleven paid holidays. It details specific regulations for computer employees, night and Sunday pay for air traffic controllers and weather observers, hazardous pay differentials, and uniform allowances. Additionally, it describes the conformance process for classifying unlisted occupations and establishing appropriate wage rates, emphasizing adherence to the Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations.
    This government file details the mandatory clauses, representations, and certifications for federal contracts, particularly for acquisitions exceeding specific monetary thresholds. It outlines Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses, covering areas like prohibitions on certain contracting practices, small business programs, labor standards, environmental concerns, and cybersecurity. The document also provides comprehensive instructions for offerors, including submission requirements, evaluation criteria (technical capability, price, and past performance), and definitions for various business classifications (e.g., small business, veteran-owned, women-owned). Key aspects include electronic submission of representations in the System for Award Management (SAM) and certifications regarding tax liability, child labor, and telecommunications equipment. The file emphasizes compliance with federal regulations to ensure fair and responsible contracting.
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