256th 1-141 TF Thunder Catered Meals
Closed Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See its 2 award notices in the notice history.
- Solicitation number
- 26QA009
- Agency
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Army National Guard
Department of the Army, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 722320 Caterers
- PSC
- 8905 Meat, Poultry, And Fish
- Place of performance
- New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Louisiana Army National Guard is soliciting catered meal services through Request for Quote W912R-26-Q-A009 for the 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team / 1-141 Field Artillery Task Force Thunder Security Mission in New Orleans. The requirement encompasses pre-packaged, grab-and-go boxed meals delivered daily to Jackson Barracks, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and midnight meal service with all meals fully prepared off-site and compliant with commercial food safety standards and FDA packaging requirements. Key contract requirements include meals must be delivered at specified times with no use of government facilities for food preparation, vendors may operate self-sufficient food trucks providing their own utilities, all meals must be packaged with condiments and serviceware included, and a rotating 21-day menu must be provided with no identical meals within 72-hour periods. Award will be based on price and other factors including vendor proximity to the delivery location, proposed menu compliance with nutritional specifications, capability to maintain FDA temperature standards during transportation, current health inspection reports (less than 12 months old), and past performance on government contracts. All prospective offerors must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) with valid UEI, DUNS, CAGE Code, and Federal Tax ID numbers, and quotes must be submitted by 11:00 a.m. Central Time on April 8, 2026.
This procurement is designated as a small business set-aside under NAICS code 722320 (Food Service Contractors). The anticipated vendor is JLO, selected based on the Independent Government Estimate, though this solicitation remains open to competing small businesses. The estimated contract value is $879,290, comprising breakfast service at $14 per meal, lunch at $16 per meal, dinner at $18 per meal, and midnight meals at $13 per meal. The total requirement spans 48,930 meals delivered over 126 days from April 28, 2026 through August 31, 2026, with daily quantities of 90 breakfast meals, 90 lunch meals, 120 dinner meals, and 70 midnight meals. Performance location is 0141 FA BN 01 Field Artillery, 6400 St. Claude Avenue, Building 250, Jackson Barracks, New Orleans, Louisiana 70117, with all transportation costs to be borne by the contractor at a firm fixed price with no government-funded mobilization or start-up fees.
Notice text
LAARNG COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION DOCUMENT | Dated: 11MARCH2026
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the
format in part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested
and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number W912R-26-Q-A009 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ) in accordance with FAR
Parts 12. The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in
effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01 Effective on March 13, 2026.
Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were
given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal
Acquisition Regulations supplement (DFARS) can be accessed on the internet at
http://acquisition.gov. Submission of a quote acknowledges receipt of the applicable provision, and
clauses incorporated into this solicitation.
To be awarded this contract, the offeror must be registered in the SAM and remain active during
period of performance. (https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/). All vendors MUST have a publicly
visible registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). UEI, Duns & Bradstreet, CAGE Code &
Federal Tax ID numbers MUST be submitted with offer. If you need any additional assistance in
getting registered, please send me an email and I will send you additional instructions. Submission
of a proposal/quote acknowledge SAM registrations requirements.
REQUIREMENT:
This requirement is solicited as a (small business set-aside). The NAICS code for this acquisition
is (722320 Food Service Contractors). This solicitation is for a firm fixed price contract and will
be awarded based on price and other factors. Offer must include proof of adherence to provided
specifications (quote will be checked for technical acceptableness based on needs statement, meal
requirements, price, and other factors as outlined in LAARNG SF 1449 Addendum).
The Louisiana Army National Guard 256IBCT 1-141 FA is seeking (Catered Meals for TH Thunder
Security Mission in New Orleans, LA). In accordance with the attached Needs Statement and Exhibit 1
(21-day meal plan). Submission of a proposal/quote acknowledges receipt and understanding of the
requirement; if there are any uncertainties about the requirement please ask prior to submission.
Prices are all inclusive, meaning that all services, supplies and delivery need to be included.
TIMELINE
30 March 2025 / 11:00 a.m. – Combined Synopsis/solicitation Issued
06 April 2026 / 11:00 a.m. – Deadline for questions/clarifications (If applicable)
08 April 2026 / 11:00 a.m. – Solicitation closes
Vendors are advised that the solicitation closes on 08 April 2026 / 11:00 a.m. Central Time. All
proposals/quotes shall be emailed to Contract Specialist: Ms. Reva Johnson,
reva.l.johnson3.mil@army.mil.
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 256th 1-141 TF Thunder Catered Meals | Award Notice | |
| 256th 1-141 TF Thunder Catered Meals | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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