Ohio National Guard Catered Meal Requirement 2-24 AUG, Columbus, OH
ID: W91364-25-Q-A056Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW7NU USPFO ACTIVITY OH ARNGCOLUMBUS, OH, 43235-2712, USA

NAICS

Caterers (722320)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- FOOD (S203)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/0b80115d2e0a4b3fbe063718a29ba22f/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Ohio Army National Guard (OHARNG), is seeking quotes for catered meal services from August 2 to August 24, 2025, at the Defense Supply Center Columbus (DSCC) in Ohio. The contractor will be responsible for providing hot buffet-style breakfasts, cold boxed lunches, and dinners for approximately 80 personnel daily, ensuring compliance with specified nutritional standards and dietary restrictions as outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). This procurement is a 100% small business set-aside, with a total estimated value of around $9 million, emphasizing the importance of engaging small businesses in fulfilling military operational needs. Interested offerors must submit their quotes electronically by July 23, 2025, and direct any questions to Claudia Tenaglia at claudia.j.tenaglia.civ@army.mil by July 21, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Claudia Tenaglia
    claudia.j.tenaglia.civ@army.mil
    Paul Robinson
    paul.s.robinson6.civ@army.mil
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    147th RTI PWS BLC 2-24 August 2025.docx
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for catering meal services for the Ohio Army National Guard at the Regional Training Institute in Columbus. The contractor is responsible for providing meals including hot buffet-style breakfasts and dinners, and boxed cold lunches, ensuring they meet specified nutritional standards and accommodate dietary restrictions. The contract spans from August 2 to August 24, 2025, detailing delivery schedules, meal components, and safety regulations. The document emphasizes the need for quality control and assurance, adherence to security protocols, and compliance with federal regulations. Inspections of deliveries for compliance with health standards are mandated, providing mechanisms for enforcement of food safety and delivery protocols. Contractors must maintain a stable workforce, complete training for access to Army installations, and address any organizational conflicts of interest. Key responsibilities include managing government property, ensuring food safety standards are met, and implementing required training programs. Comprehensive quality assurance methods are established to maintain service standards. This PWS serves as a crucial guide in defining contractor obligations in catering services for military personnel, underlining the seriousness of compliance and quality standards in government contracts.
    Columbus Franklin Delaware County Wage Determinations.docx
    The document outlines the Wage Determination No. 2015-4729 under the Service Contract Act, emphasizing federal contractors’ obligations concerning minimum wage and fringe benefits for employees in Ohio counties. Contracts awarded on or after January 30, 2022, require a minimum wage of $17.75 per hour under Executive Order 14026, while those awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022, must adhere to a $13.30 rate under Executive Order 13658, unless higher rates are determined by the specific wage determination. The document provides a detailed breakdown of wage rates for various occupations within administrative, automotive, healthcare, food service, and more, assigning distinct wages for numerous job titles. It also outlines requirements for paid sick leave, health and welfare benefits, vacation policies, and the conformance process for unlisted job classifications. The content serves as a guide for compliance with financial and working conditions in federal contracting, ensuring fair compensation for service employees in alignment with updated government policies. This document is particularly important for contractors bidding on federal contracts to ensure adherence to labor standards and wage rates set forth by federal regulations.
    Solicitation - W9136425QA056.pdf
    The Ohio Army National Guard (OHARNG) issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for catering services from August 2 to August 24, 2025, at the Defense Supply Center Columbus (DSCC). The contract is a 100% small business set-aside, totaling approximately $9 million. The chosen contractor must provide hot buffet-style breakfasts, cold boxed lunches, and dinners for 80 personnel daily, ensuring compliance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Quotes must be submitted electronically by July 23, 2025, with questions due by July 21, 2025. The contract award will follow FAR guidelines, favoring the lowest compliant quote regarding the PWS specifications. The solicitation incorporates various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, reinforcing compliance with government standards for small businesses and catering operations. Additionally, offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide relevant certifications. This initiative underscores the government’s commitment to engaging small businesses in fulfilling its operational needs while adhering to specific quality and service standards.
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