Military Food Service Contracting at Training Center (TRACEN) Cape May, NJ
ID: 70Z08426SSDL950004Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS COAST GUARDLOG-9NORFOLK, VA, 23510, USA

NAICS

Food Service Contractors (722310)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- FOOD (S203)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c08166d70c9f41ee9e6dd6beb33ae15a/view
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    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Coast Guard, is seeking qualified vendors for a military food service contract at the Training Center (TRACEN) in Cape May, New Jersey. The procurement involves providing full food services, including all necessary personnel, management, supplies, and equipment for three dining halls serving recruits and permanent personnel three meals a day, year-round. This contract is significant for maintaining the dietary needs and operational efficiency of the Coast Guard training facility, with an anticipated start date of April 1, 2026, and a total duration of up to 60 months. Interested vendors must submit a Rough Order of Magnitude cost estimate and a company capability statement by January 19, 2026, to Janine A. Marshall at janine.a.marshall@uscg.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Janine A. Marshall
    janine.a.marshall@uscg.mil
    LAUREN S. SUCHY
    LAUREN.S.SUCHY@USCG.MIL
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    Calendar Year (CY) 2026 Food Service Meal Rates.pdf
    The Coast Guard issued ALCGFINANCE 047/25 to establish Food Service Meal Rates for Calendar Year 2026, effective January 1, 2026. This message aligns with various regulations, including Culinary Operations Management and DOD Financial Management Regulation. Units are directed to maintain established meal rates and patron categories from REF (A). The rates are standardized for breakfast ($2.95 CG Standard, $5.05 CG Full), lunch ($5.95 CG Standard, $10.05 CG Full), dinner ($5.95 CG Standard, $10.05 CG Full), and midnight rations/snacks ($2.95 CG Standard, $5.05 CG Full). Commanding Officers are responsible for ensuring Food Service Officers and Contracting Officer Representatives receive this information. Contact Mr. Chad Adams or Mr. George Kolumbic for questions, or email CulinaryProgram@uscg.mil. This update ensures compliance and proper financial management for Coast Guard food services.
    SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE - TCCM Military Food Service.pdf
    The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is issuing a Sources Sought Notice for military food services at Training Center (TRACEN) Cape May, NJ. This is not a solicitation but a market research effort under FAR Part 10 to gather information on commercially available services and determine the acquisition strategy, including potential set-asides. The procurement is subject to the Randolph-Sheppard Act, prioritizing blind vendors. The requirement includes full food services, personnel, management, and supplies for the TRACEN Cape May Dining Facility, with an anticipated start date of April 1, 2026, for a 60-month duration. Tasks encompass dining facility management, cooking, food preparation, cleaning, cashier services, and quality control. The applicable NAICS code is 722310, Food Service Contractors, with a size standard of $47.0 million. Interested vendors should submit a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimate and a company capability statement detailing experience, relevant contracts, and certifications by January 19, 2026.
    SOW for SS 19DEC25.pdf
    The Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for full food services at the U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, New Jersey. The contractor must provide all food, personnel, management, and supplies for three dining halls, serving recruits and permanent party personnel three meals a day, 365 days a year. Services include dining facility management, cooking, food preparation, cleaning, cashier services, and quality control. The SOW details meal hours, customer types, and specific menu requirements for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including special meals, boxed meals, and emergency rations. It also covers sanitation, waste management, maintenance responsibilities, administrative requirements, and personnel qualifications and training. The contractor is responsible for obtaining permits, adhering to safety regulations, and providing certain supplies and pest control, while the government provides facilities, major equipment, and utilities.
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