Catering Services - NDU ISMO Graduation Dinner

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking a small business contractor to provide high-level catering services for the International Student Management Office (ISMO) Graduation Dinner. The solicitation requires a comprehensive catering package for a formal evening event, including venue management, food service, and audio-visual support for 400 seated guests. Key contract requirements include providing a venue within 10 miles of Fort Lesley J. McNair, offering a three-course meal with vegetarian, halal, and gluten-free options, and ensuring full event production capabilities. The evaluation will be conducted using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, assessing both technical compliance and pricing. Quotations are due by March 12, 2025, with the event planned for the first week of June 2025, and bidders must submit a detailed technical proposal, capability statement, proposed menu, and pricing information.

The contract is a total small business set-aside with a target price of approximately $200,000 and includes two potential option years for 2026 and 2027. The place of performance is Washington, DC, specifically within 10 miles of Fort Lesley J. McNair. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide specific event elements including china place settings, table decorations, a podium, microphone, and audio system. Additional requirements include adherence to sustainability guidelines, such as compliance with recycling executive orders and potential Green Restaurant Association membership. The government will provide the final attendee count one week prior to the event and reserves the right to cancel without penalty if mission requirements change. Bidders must submit their proposals in PDF, Microsoft Word, or Microsoft Excel format through the Unison Marketplace platform.