CERFP Prepared Meal Services - JBCC, Massachusetts
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- W912JD26QA014
- Agency
-
Maine National Guard
Army National Guard, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 722320 Caterers
- PSC
- S203 Housekeeping- Food
- Place of performance
- Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts 02542, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Maine Army National Guard seeks bagged breakfast and lunch meals for approximately 140 Soldiers across a three-day collective training event, with proposals due June 12 at 1:00 PM EST. This is a 100% women-owned small business set-aside under NAICS 722320, Caterers.
Place of performance is Joint Base Cape Cod, Connery Avenue, Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts, with meals delivered July 14–16, 2026. Breakfast meals must arrive by 0530 EST and lunch meals by 1130 EST on each day. The contractor must provide all personnel, food items, equipment, materials, supervision, and quality control. Food must be prepared on the day of service, marked with a four-hour expiration timeline, and delivered within 15 minutes of specified service times.
The contractor must hold current ANSI-ServSafe certification or equivalent and provide a current Food Service Establishments Health Inspection report with a "B" grade or better. All employees must have required state and local food safety certifications and medical clearance. Compliance with TB Med 530 (Tri-Service Food Code) and AR 40-657 is required. Installation access requirements include Awareness Training Level 1 and iWATCH training within 30 days of contract start and background checks. Contractors may be located outside the 60-mile preparation radius provided all food safety timelines and delivery schedules are met. Special dietary accommodations, including Halal meals, must be provided upon request with five calendar days' notice.
The contract is firm-fixed-price awarded as a single purchase order. Service Contract Act wage determination 2015-4045 (Revision 35, effective May 13, 2026) applies. Evaluation considers technical capability (acceptable/unacceptable), price, and past performance within the past three years. Award may be made without discussions. Three amendments (issued June 2, June 8, and June 8) have clarified meal composition, contractor staffing requirements, and beverage and fruit staging flexibility. Quoters must acknowledge all amendments to avoid rejection.
Notice text
4 versions
Update #4 · Latest ·
Amendment 0003 Issued on 6-8-2026 - to provide a government response to questions raised by interested vendors.
Amendment 0002 issued on 6-8-2026 - to provide government response to questions raised by interested vendors.
Amendment 0001 issued on 6-2-2026 - to provide government response to questions raised by vendors.
The New England CBRNE Enhanced Response Force Package (CERFP) has a requirement for prepared meal services to feed approximately 140 Soldiers for their three-day Collective Training event. The contractor must provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control necessary to provided prepared (bagged) meals as defined in section 5 of the performance work statement (PWS).
This competitive solicitation is to be issued as: 100% set-aside under Small Business IAW RFO 19.104 – Small Business Set-Aside
The United States Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO) Contracting Office intends to award a firm-fixed-price (FFP) purchase order, resulting from this solicitation.
Period of Performance: 14 July 2026 to 16 July 2026
Location: Joint Base Cape Cod, Connery Ave, Buzzards Bay, MA 02542.
Amendments: Amendments to this solicitation will be posted at https://sam.gov/content/opportunities Paper copies of the amendments will NOT be individually mailed. By registering to receive notifications on Contracting Opportunities, quoters will be notified by email of any new amendments that have been issued. Potential Quoter's are advised that they are responsible for obtaining and acknowledging any amendments to the solicitation. Failure to acknowledge an amendment may result in your offer being considered unacceptable.
Basis for Award: The Government intends to award a single purchase order to a responsible vendor whose quote represents the best value to the Government, with appropriate consideration given to three (3) evaluation factors. Technical, Price and Past Performance, IAW RFO 12.203(b). Award may be made without discussions with potential contractors. Interested contractors are cautioned that the award may not necessarily be made to the lowest priced quote. Interested parties are cautioned that an unrealistically low price, as proposed initially or subsequently, may be ground for eliminating a quote from consideration, either on the basis that the offeror does not understand the requirement, or he/she made an imprudent offer. Evaluation will be solely on the information included in the quotation. Therefore, the quoter's initial quotation should contain the offerors best terms. After receipt of quotes, the Government will conduct an evaluation. However, during the evaluation process, the Government may, solely at its discretion, communicate with interested contractors regarding quote elements. Reference 12.203(b) Basis for Award.
Submittal of Solicitation Questions: Questions concerning this RFQ or requests for clarification must be made in writing via email to the Contract Specialist, Daniel Bibeau at daniel.s.bibeau.mil@army.mil. The due date for questions will be 3:00 PM EDT on June 8th, 2026. As soon as an Offeror is aware of any problems or ambiguities in interpreting the specifications, terms/conditions, instructions or evaluation criteria of this RFQ, the Offeror should promptly notify the Contracting Officer. It is preferred that only one set of questions be submitted by each Offeror instead of multiple sets of questions. When submitting questions and comments, please refer to the specific text of the RFQ in the following format:
Subject: CERFP Prepared Meal Services – RFQ No: W912JD26QA014
A written notice of award or acceptance of a quote, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful contractor within the time for acceptance specified in the quote, must result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the quote's specified expiration time, the Government may accept a quote (or part of a quote), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.
Evaluation will be solely on the information included in the quotation. Therefore, the interested contractor's initial quotation should contain the contractor's best terms. After receipt of quotes, the Government will conduct an evaluation. However, during the evaluation process, the Government may, solely at its discretion, communicate with interested contractors regarding quote elements.
The Service Contact Act applies to this contract and requires the Contractor and Subcontractor to pay the minimum locally prevailing wages and fringe benefits reflected in the applicable Service Contract Act. The following Service Contact Act have been
incorporated and can be downloaded from SAM.gov.
Wage Determination: 2015-4045. Rev No.35. Dated 05-13-2026
Discussions: The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.
To meet compliance with DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests, all Contractors must submit requests for payment (invoices) through PIEE. Additional information and registration for PIEE can be completed online at https://wawf.eb.mil /piee-landing/. Payment will be made by DFAS office designated in the contract. All payments will be made by electronic transfer of funds (EFT). The Government will make payment through PIEE upon satisfactory completion of work and the receipt of a proper certification for payment.
Update #3 ·
Amendment 0002 issued on 6-8-2026 - to provide government response to questions raised by interested vendors.
Amendment 0001 issued on 6-2-2026 - to provide government response to questions raised by vendors.
The New England CBRNE Enhanced Response Force Package (CERFP) has a requirement for prepared meal services to feed approximately 140 Soldiers for their three-day Collective Training event. The contractor must provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control necessary to provided prepared (bagged) meals as defined in section 5 of the performance work statement (PWS).
This competitive solicitation is to be issued as: 100% set-aside under Small Business IAW RFO 19.104 – Small Business Set-Aside
The United States Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO) Contracting Office intends to award a firm-fixed-price (FFP) purchase order, resulting from this solicitation.
Period of Performance: 14 July 2026 to 16 July 2026
Location: Joint Base Cape Cod, Connery Ave, Buzzards Bay, MA 02542.
Amendments: Amendments to this solicitation will be posted at https://sam.gov/content/opportunities Paper copies of the amendments will NOT be individually mailed. By registering to receive notifications on Contracting Opportunities, quoters will be notified by email of any new amendments that have been issued. Potential Quoter's are advised that they are responsible for obtaining and acknowledging any amendments to the solicitation. Failure to acknowledge an amendment may result in your offer being considered unacceptable.
Basis for Award: The Government intends to award a single purchase order to a responsible vendor whose quote represents the best value to the Government, with appropriate consideration given to three (3) evaluation factors. Technical, Price and Past Performance, IAW RFO 12.203(b). Award may be made without discussions with potential contractors. Interested contractors are cautioned that the award may not necessarily be made to the lowest priced quote. Interested parties are cautioned that an unrealistically low price, as proposed initially or subsequently, may be ground for eliminating a quote from consideration, either on the basis that the offeror does not understand the requirement, or he/she made an imprudent offer. Evaluation will be solely on the information included in the quotation. Therefore, the quoter's initial quotation should contain the offerors best terms. After receipt of quotes, the Government will conduct an evaluation. However, during the evaluation process, the Government may, solely at its discretion, communicate with interested contractors regarding quote elements. Reference 12.203(b) Basis for Award.
Submittal of Solicitation Questions: Questions concerning this RFQ or requests for clarification must be made in writing via email to the Contract Specialist, Daniel Bibeau at daniel.s.bibeau.mil@army.mil. The due date for questions will be 3:00 PM EDT on June 8th, 2026. As soon as an Offeror is aware of any problems or ambiguities in interpreting the specifications, terms/conditions, instructions or evaluation criteria of this RFQ, the Offeror should promptly notify the Contracting Officer. It is preferred that only one set of questions be submitted by each Offeror instead of multiple sets of questions. When submitting questions and comments, please refer to the specific text of the RFQ in the following format:
Subject: CERFP Prepared Meal Services – RFQ No: W912JD26QA014
A written notice of award or acceptance of a quote, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful contractor within the time for acceptance specified in the quote, must result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the quote's specified expiration time, the Government may accept a quote (or part of a quote), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.
Evaluation will be solely on the information included in the quotation. Therefore, the interested contractor's initial quotation should contain the contractor's best terms. After receipt of quotes, the Government will conduct an evaluation. However, during the evaluation process, the Government may, solely at its discretion, communicate with interested contractors regarding quote elements.
The Service Contact Act applies to this contract and requires the Contractor and Subcontractor to pay the minimum locally prevailing wages and fringe benefits reflected in the applicable Service Contract Act. The following Service Contact Act have been
incorporated and can be downloaded from SAM.gov.
Wage Determination: 2015-4045. Rev No.35. Dated 05-13-2026
Discussions: The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.
To meet compliance with DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests, all Contractors must submit requests for payment (invoices) through PIEE. Additional information and registration for PIEE can be completed online at https://wawf.eb.mil /piee-landing/. Payment will be made by DFAS office designated in the contract. All payments will be made by electronic transfer of funds (EFT). The Government will make payment through PIEE upon satisfactory completion of work and the receipt of a proper certification for payment.
Update #2 ·
Amendment 0001 issued on 6-2-2026 - to provide government response to questions raised by vendors.
The New England CBRNE Enhanced Response Force Package (CERFP) has a requirement for prepared meal services to feed approximately 140 Soldiers for their three-day Collective Training event. The contractor must provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control necessary to provided prepared (bagged) meals as defined in section 5 of the performance work statement (PWS).
This competitive solicitation is to be issued as: 100% set-aside under Small Business IAW RFO 19.104 – Small Business Set-Aside
The United States Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO) Contracting Office intends to award a firm-fixed-price (FFP) purchase order, resulting from this solicitation.
Period of Performance: 14 July 2026 to 16 July 2026
Location: Joint Base Cape Cod, Connery Ave, Buzzards Bay, MA 02542.
Amendments: Amendments to this solicitation will be posted at https://sam.gov/content/opportunities Paper copies of the amendments will NOT be individually mailed. By registering to receive notifications on Contracting Opportunities, quoters will be notified by email of any new amendments that have been issued. Potential Quoter's are advised that they are responsible for obtaining and acknowledging any amendments to the solicitation. Failure to acknowledge an amendment may result in your offer being considered unacceptable.
Basis for Award: The Government intends to award a single purchase order to a responsible vendor whose quote represents the best value to the Government, with appropriate consideration given to three (3) evaluation factors. Technical, Price and Past Performance, IAW RFO 12.203(b). Award may be made without discussions with potential contractors. Interested contractors are cautioned that the award may not necessarily be made to the lowest priced quote. Interested parties are cautioned that an unrealistically low price, as proposed initially or subsequently, may be ground for eliminating a quote from consideration, either on the basis that the offeror does not understand the requirement, or he/she made an imprudent offer. Evaluation will be solely on the information included in the quotation. Therefore, the quoter's initial quotation should contain the offerors best terms. After receipt of quotes, the Government will conduct an evaluation. However, during the evaluation process, the Government may, solely at its discretion, communicate with interested contractors regarding quote elements. Reference 12.203(b) Basis for Award.
Submittal of Solicitation Questions: Questions concerning this RFQ or requests for clarification must be made in writing via email to the Contract Specialist, Daniel Bibeau at daniel.s.bibeau.mil@army.mil. The due date for questions will be 3:00 PM EDT on June 8th, 2026. As soon as an Offeror is aware of any problems or ambiguities in interpreting the specifications, terms/conditions, instructions or evaluation criteria of this RFQ, the Offeror should promptly notify the Contracting Officer. It is preferred that only one set of questions be submitted by each Offeror instead of multiple sets of questions. When submitting questions and comments, please refer to the specific text of the RFQ in the following format:
Subject: CERFP Prepared Meal Services – RFQ No: W912JD26QA014
A written notice of award or acceptance of a quote, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful contractor within the time for acceptance specified in the quote, must result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the quote's specified expiration time, the Government may accept a quote (or part of a quote), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.
Evaluation will be solely on the information included in the quotation. Therefore, the interested contractor's initial quotation should contain the contractor's best terms. After receipt of quotes, the Government will conduct an evaluation. However, during the evaluation process, the Government may, solely at its discretion, communicate with interested contractors regarding quote elements.
The Service Contact Act applies to this contract and requires the Contractor and Subcontractor to pay the minimum locally prevailing wages and fringe benefits reflected in the applicable Service Contract Act. The following Service Contact Act have been
incorporated and can be downloaded from SAM.gov.
Wage Determination: 2015-4045. Rev No.35. Dated 05-13-2026
Discussions: The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.
To meet compliance with DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests, all Contractors must submit requests for payment (invoices) through PIEE. Additional information and registration for PIEE can be completed online at https://wawf.eb.mil /piee-landing/. Payment will be made by DFAS office designated in the contract. All payments will be made by electronic transfer of funds (EFT). The Government will make payment through PIEE upon satisfactory completion of work and the receipt of a proper certification for payment.
Update #1 ·
The New England CBRNE Enhanced Response Force Package (CERFP) has a requirement for prepared meal services to feed approximately 140 Soldiers for their three-day Collective Training event. The contractor must provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control necessary to provided prepared (bagged) meals as defined in section 5 of the performance work statement (PWS).
This competitive solicitation is to be issued as: 100% set-aside under Small Business IAW RFO 19.104 – Small Business Set-Aside
The United States Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO) Contracting Office intends to award a firm-fixed-price (FFP) purchase order, resulting from this solicitation.
Period of Performance: 14 July 2026 to 16 July 2026
Location: Joint Base Cape Cod, Connery Ave, Buzzards Bay, MA 02542.
Amendments: Amendments to this solicitation will be posted at https://sam.gov/content/opportunities Paper copies of the amendments will NOT be individually mailed. By registering to receive notifications on Contracting Opportunities, quoters will be notified by email of any new amendments that have been issued. Potential Quoter's are advised that they are responsible for obtaining and acknowledging any amendments to the solicitation. Failure to acknowledge an amendment may result in your offer being considered unacceptable.
Basis for Award: The Government intends to award a single purchase order to a responsible vendor whose quote represents the best value to the Government, with appropriate consideration given to three (3) evaluation factors. Technical, Price and Past Performance, IAW RFO 12.203(b). Award may be made without discussions with potential contractors. Interested contractors are cautioned that the award may not necessarily be made to the lowest priced quote. Interested parties are cautioned that an unrealistically low price, as proposed initially or subsequently, may be ground for eliminating a quote from consideration, either on the basis that the offeror does not understand the requirement, or he/she made an imprudent offer. Evaluation will be solely on the information included in the quotation. Therefore, the quoter's initial quotation should contain the offerors best terms. After receipt of quotes, the Government will conduct an evaluation. However, during the evaluation process, the Government may, solely at its discretion, communicate with interested contractors regarding quote elements. Reference 12.203(b) Basis for Award.
Submittal of Solicitation Questions: Questions concerning this RFQ or requests for clarification must be made in writing via email to the Contract Specialist, Daniel Bibeau at daniel.s.bibeau.mil@army.mil. The due date for questions will be 3:00 PM EDT on June 8th, 2026. As soon as an Offeror is aware of any problems or ambiguities in interpreting the specifications, terms/conditions, instructions or evaluation criteria of this RFQ, the Offeror should promptly notify the Contracting Officer. It is preferred that only one set of questions be submitted by each Offeror instead of multiple sets of questions. When submitting questions and comments, please refer to the specific text of the RFQ in the following format:
Subject: CERFP Prepared Meal Services – RFQ No: W912JD26QA014
A written notice of award or acceptance of a quote, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful contractor within the time for acceptance specified in the quote, must result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the quote's specified expiration time, the Government may accept a quote (or part of a quote), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.
Evaluation will be solely on the information included in the quotation. Therefore, the interested contractor's initial quotation should contain the contractor's best terms. After receipt of quotes, the Government will conduct an evaluation. However, during the evaluation process, the Government may, solely at its discretion, communicate with interested contractors regarding quote elements.
The Service Contact Act applies to this contract and requires the Contractor and Subcontractor to pay the minimum locally prevailing wages and fringe benefits reflected in the applicable Service Contract Act. The following Service Contact Act have been
incorporated and can be downloaded from SAM.gov.
Wage Determination: 2015-4045. Rev No.35. Dated 05-13-2026
Discussions: The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.
To meet compliance with DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests, all Contractors must submit requests for payment (invoices) through PIEE. Additional information and registration for PIEE can be completed online at https://wawf.eb.mil /piee-landing/. Payment will be made by DFAS office designated in the contract. All payments will be made by electronic transfer of funds (EFT). The Government will make payment through PIEE upon satisfactory completion of work and the receipt of a proper certification for payment.
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