Catered Meals ISO D. C. National Guard
Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- W912R-26-R-A001
- Agency
-
Readiness Center
Army National Guard, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Not on record
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 722320 Caterers
- PSC
- 8945 Food, Oils And Fats
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia 20003, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Property and Fiscal Office, National Guard Bureau, District of Columbia National Guard is conducting market research to identify contractors capable of providing catered meals and boxed meals to support DCNG units during law enforcement missions throughout Washington, D.C. and surrounding areas. The contract will require providing breakfast, lunch, dinner, and midnight meals for approximately 2,300 service members across multiple locations including DCNG Armory, USPFO, and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, with all meals prepared off-site and delivered within strict time windows. Contractors must accommodate various dietary restrictions including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, Halal, and Kosher options with 24-hour notice, maintain food safety standards, and follow USDA dietary guidelines with fresh ingredients. Performance evaluation will be based on food quality, timely delivery, proper cleanup, sanitation compliance, and customer service, with contractors required to possess valid business licenses, demonstrate experience catering to large groups (preferably military), and maintain adequate liability insurance. Questions regarding this sources sought notice are due by September 12, 2025, at 1:00 PM EDT, with responses submitted to the specified contracting officer and contract specialist.
This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, with no current contractors or incumbents identified in the notice. The contract period spans from October 7, 2025, through January 31, 2026, covering approximately four months of meal services for the 2,300 service members. The contractor must implement a 14-day rotating menu cycle with specific portion standards requiring at least two protein options, two vegetable options, one starch, and one dessert for lunch and dinner services. Dietary accommodations must maintain a minimum 2% allocation for Halal, Vegetarian, and Kosher meal options. The government has not disclosed budget ranges or potential award values in this pre-solicitation notice, emphasizing that this is market research only and no contract will be awarded from this sources sought announcement. Meal delivery must occur within precise windows: breakfast between 0400-0430, lunch between 1030-1100, dinner between 1630-1700, and midnight meals between 2300-2330.
Notice text
SOURCES SOUGHT
District of Columbia National Guard Catered Meals/Boxed Meals
The U.S. Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO), National Guard Bureau (NGB), District of Columbia National Guard (DCNG), Washington, D.C., is conducting market research to identify contractors capable of providing Catered Meals/Boxed Meals. This is a non-personnel services contract to provide catered meals and/or boxed meals to support DCNG units during law enforcement missions throughout the District of Columbia (primarily Washington, D.C., and surrounding areas). It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure all requested requirements are met or exceeded.
This is a sources sought announcement, not a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ), or an Invitation for Bid (IFB). No bid package or solicitation is currently available. This does not constitute a commitment by the U.S. Government. No contract will be awarded from this notice. Response is voluntary, and no reimbursement will be made for associated costs. The Government will not be liable for improperly identified information. This is a market survey and notification of intent only; a solicitation may be issued at a future date.
The purpose is to identify qualified businesses, particularly small businesses, capable of performing Firm Fixed Price Contracts. The solicitation type will depend on responses received. Non-response does not preclude future participation. No site visits or Industry Day are planned.
Project Description: The contractor shall provide catered and/or boxed meals for DCNG units during law enforcement missions throughout the District of Columbia and surrounding areas, as defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). See attached PWS for details.
Submit questions to this request are due no later than 12 September 2025, 1:00 pm EDT and shall be submitted to:
Contracting Officer: Ms. Elizabeth Henderson
Email: elizabeth.r.henderson6.civ@army.mil
AND
Contract Specialist: MAJ Jeremy Wagner
Email: Jeremy.r.wagner3.mil@army.mil
All contractor questions should be submitted no later than 1:00PM EDT on 12 September 2025 to Jeremy.r.wagner3.mil@army.mil. Telephone calls regarding this notice will not be accepted. All information is to be submitted at no cost or obligation to the Government. All information marked {Proprietary to ‘company name’} will not be disclosed outside of the Department of Defense.
THIS REQUEST IS BEING ISSUED FOR PLANNING AND MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT AN OFFICIAL SOLICITATION. RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE ARE NOT CONSIDERED AS OFFERS AND CANNOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE GOVERNMENT TO FORM A BINDING CONTRACT. THE GOVERNMENT IS NOT AND WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY COSTS INCURRED BY INTERESTED PARTIES RESPONDING TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE.
NAICS Code: 722320 - Caterers. Small Business Size Standard: $9M.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sources Sought Responses .pdf | ||
| I.A.02. PWS-DCNG Catered Meals (Draft).pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Catered Meals ISO D. C. National Guard | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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