Q and A 147th BLC Columbus 3MAR.docx
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This is a Questions and Answers document for a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued by the Ohio Army National Guard Purchasing & Contracting Office for catered meals supporting a Basic Leader Course (BLC) at the 147th Regional Training Institute in Columbus, Ohio, from March 3-25, 2026 (Solicitation Number W91364-26-Q-A019).
The Q&A clarifies critical operational requirements for meal service delivery. All meals must be prepared off-site and delivered ready to serve, as no onsite kitchen is available. The contractor must provide all chafers, heat sources, and serving utensils, while the Government supplies serving line tables. Breakfast and dinner are hot buffet-style service requiring only drop-off and setup with no servers needed. Boxed lunches must arrive on-site no later than 11:30 AM daily. Beverages may be delivered as individual cartons or stored in available walk-in and smaller refrigerators, with no brand restrictions. Any leftover food remains on-site for soldiers to take as desired. These operational parameters directly impact contractor logistics, equipment requirements, and cost structure for bid development.
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| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Instructions to Offerors CMR BLC 3-25MAR.docx | DOCX document | |
| 147th RTI PWS BLC DSCC Catered Meals 3-25FMAR26.docx | DOCX document | |
| Solicitation - W9136426QA019.pdf |
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Ohio Army National Guard Purchasing & Contracting Office 2825 W. Dublin-Granville Rd.
Columbus, OH. 43235
SUBJECT: Request for Quote TITLE: Catered Meals for BLC at 147th RTI Columbus, OH 3-25 MARCH 2026
SOL#: W91364-26-Q-A019
Q1: Is there an onsite kitchen vendors may utilize for this request?
A1: No, a kitchen will not be available for use. All meals must be prepared off site and delivered ready to serve.
Q2: Is on-site serving/staffing required for hot buffet breakfast and dinner, or is drop-off and set-up only acceptable?
A2: Only drop off and set-up is required. No servers are needed.
Q3: Should the contractor provide chafers/heat sources/serving line equipment, or will the Government provide tables/serving line space/equipment?
A3: The contractor MUST provide chafers/heat sources and serving utensils. The Government will supply tables for serving line.
Q4: The schedule shows boxed lunches at 7:00AM—should lunches be delivered with breakfast each day, or are there days when lunch is delivered later?
A4: Boxed lunches MUST be onsite no later than 11:30AM.
Q5: Are ice and beverage coolers required, or are beverages only required in the form of individual cartons?
A5: A walk-in fridge is available, and smaller fridges are available for drinks and condiments.
Q6: Are there any restrictions on brand/type of beverages served?
A6: There are no restrictions on the brand of beverages served. See PWS Sections 5.3.1.1, 5.3.1.2 and 5.3.1.4 regarding beverage type requirements.
Q7: What is the Government’s policy for leftover food—leave with unit or remove from site?
A7: Any leftover food will remain on site with the unit and set-aside for soldiers to take as they wish.
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