Caterers

Code 72232
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NAICS 72232 (Caterers) encompasses commercial food service providers specializing in preparing and delivering meals for events, meetings, and organizational gatherings. These businesses typically offer comprehensive catering solutions involving meal preparation, packaging, delivery, and on-site service. Catering services often include menu planning, food handling, equipment provision, and adherence to specific nutritional and safety standards.

Federal contract awards under this NAICS code predominantly support military training events, national guard unit assemblies, and special government functions. Most contracts are small business set-asides, with values ranging from $10,000 to $250,000 and durations spanning several days to twelve months. Primary funding agencies include the Department of Defense, Army National Guard, and various military commands across different states. Common performance locations include military training centers, armories, and designated government facilities in states like Ohio, Louisiana, Texas, and Maine. Contractors are typically required to provide buffet-style or boxed meals, meeting specific nutritional guidelines and serving military personnel during training periods.

Recent federal contract opportunities demonstrate diverse catering requirements across government agencies. Solicitations include meal services for military training events, yellow ribbon reintegration programs, and special government conferences. Notable opportunities involve preparing breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals for groups ranging from 20 to 350 personnel, with specific requirements such as menu variety, dietary accommodations, and adherence to military food service standards. Agencies seeking these services include the Army National Guard, Air National Guard, Defense Finance and Accounting Service, and various state military organizations. Performance locations span multiple states, with most opportunities emphasizing small business participation and requiring contractors to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

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