Annual Training Meals
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- W912TF26QA016
- 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
- 8945 Food, Oils And Fats
- Place of performance
- Strafford, New Hampshire 03884, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Army National Guard seeks catering services for annual training meals, with quotes due May 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. This procurement is a 100% set-aside for small business, and only qualified small business vendors may submit quotes.
Place of performance is Center Strafford, New Hampshire (19 Austin Cate Drive, Center Strafford, NH 03884). The requirement spans June 22–26, 2026, and comprises breakfast meals (340 total: 85 each on June 23, 24, 25, 26) and dinner meals (350 total: 85 on June 22, 23, 24 and 90 on June 25). Breakfast must be ready to serve at 0630 hours and dinner at 1700 hours. The solicitation is issued as RFQ W912TF26QA016 under FAR Subpart 12.6 for commercial items, with NAICS code 722320 (Caterers) and a small business size standard of $9.0 million.
The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price contract with Free On Board Destination to the specified location. Technical capability evaluation requires submission of a valid state or local health department license or permit for a certified commercial or industrial kitchen, proof of current food safety certification (such as ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification) for the primary food service manager or head chef, and a detailed narrative describing insulated transport equipment and temperature control procedures to maintain safe food-holding temperatures during transport and delivery. All contractor personnel operating motor vehicles must possess valid state driver's licenses. Price will be evaluated for reasonableness and balance; award will be made to the lowest-priced technically acceptable quoter. Quotes must remain valid for 60 days. Amendment 1 (May 18, 2026) adjusted dinner meal quantity from 345 to 350 units with revised meal plan attached.
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Update #2 · Latest ·
*Amendment 1 - 18 MAY 2026* - This amendment adjusts the total number of dinner meals to be served in accordance with CLIN 002 from 345 EA to 350 EA. The revised meal plan to match this quantity has been attached.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is W912TF26QA016 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 722320 Catering, a small business size standard of $9.0M. This requirement is 100% set aside for small business, and only qualified vendors may submit quotes. The solicitation will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 19 May 2026, 12:00 PM. Eastern Time. Free On Board (FOB) Destination shall be required to 19 Austin Cate Drive, Center Strafford, NH 03884. The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract.
The NH Army National Guard requires the following items:
CLIN 0001: Breakfast Meals (QTY= 340 EA)
Must meet the following salient characteristics:
85 EA Breakfast Meals on June 23, 24, 25, 26. Breakfast IAW with the attached SOW and breakfast menu provided.
CLIN 0002: Dinner Meals (QTY = 350 EA)
Dinner meals in accordance with the attached SOW and dinner menu provided.
85 EA meals to be served on June 22, 23, and 24
90 EA meals to be served on June 25
Interested parties should see “Instructions to Offers” in the Provisions and Clauses document for details on how to submit your quotes (IAW 52.212-1)
Interested parties should also see “Evaluation factors” in the Provisions and Clauses document for a description on how the Government intends to evaluate your quotes (IAW FAR 52.212-2)
Quotes must be valid for sixty (60) days.
All technical or contractual questions shall be submitted in writing via e-mail no later than 12:00 PM, EST on 13 May 2026 to Grace Jordan at grace.jordan.1@us.af.mil and Richard Trafton at Richard.C.Trafton.civ@army.mil. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. If the Government responses to technical questions affect any portion of the solicitation, then an Amendment of Solicitation will be issued. The subject of your email must include your company's legal name, state the nature of your email and include the Solicitation Number W912TF26QA016. For example, the subject of your email should be similar to the following: Quote Submission by Company XXXXX, Solicitation Number W912TF26QA016 Company XXXXX Question Regarding Solicitation Number W912TF26QA016.
This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be considered for award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov.
Registration must be "ACTIVE" at the time of award.
See the “Provisions & Clauses” attachment for a complete list of provisions & clauses applicable to this solicitation
Update #1 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is W912TF26QA016 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 722320 Catering, a small business size standard of $9.0M. This requirement is 100% set aside for small business, and only qualified vendors may submit quotes. The solicitation will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 19 May 2026, 12:00 PM. Eastern Time. Free On Board (FOB) Destination shall be required to 19 Austin Cate Drive, Center Strafford, NH 03884. The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract.
The NH Army National Guard requires the following items:
CLIN 0001: Breakfast Meals (QTY= 340 EA)
Must meet the following salient characteristics:
85 EA Breakfast Meals on June 23, 24, 25, 26. Breakfast IAW with the attached SOW and breakfast menu provided.
CLIN 0002: Dinner Meals (QTY = 345 EA)
Dinner meals in accordance with the attached SOW and dinner menu provided.
85 EA meals to be served on June 22, 23, and 24
90 EA meals to be served on June 25
Interested parties should see “Instructions to Offers” in the Provisions and Clauses document for details on how to submit your quotes (IAW 52.212-1)
Interested parties should also see “Evaluation factors” in the Provisions and Clauses document for a description on how the Government intends to evaluate your quotes (IAW FAR 52.212-2)
Quotes must be valid for sixty (60) days.
All technical or contractual questions shall be submitted in writing via e-mail no later than 12:00 PM, EST on 13 May 2026 to Grace Jordan at grace.jordan.1@us.af.mil and Richard Trafton at Richard.C.Trafton.civ@army.mil. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. If the Government responses to technical questions affect any portion of the solicitation, then an Amendment of Solicitation will be issued. The subject of your email must include your company's legal name, state the nature of your email and include the Solicitation Number W912TF26QA016. For example, the subject of your email should be similar to the following: Quote Submission by Company XXXXX, Solicitation Number W912TF26QA016 Company XXXXX Question Regarding Solicitation Number W912TF26QA016.
This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be considered for award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov.
Registration must be "ACTIVE" at the time of award.
See the “Provisions & Clauses” attachment for a complete list of provisions & clauses applicable to this solicitation
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 237th AT FY26 MEAL PLAN.pdf | ||
| 237th AT26 Meals_Addendum to FAR 52.212-2.docx | DOCX document | |
| W912TF26QA016_Provisions Clauses.pdf | ||
| 237th AT CHOW SOW.pdf | ||
| 237th AT FY26 MEAL PLAN.pdf |
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