Fort Jackson Boxed Noon Meals Services

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command Fort Sam Houston is seeking a contractor to provide boxed noon meal services for applicants processing through the Fort Jackson Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) in Columbia, South Carolina. The contractor must prepare and deliver submarine sandwich-based boxed lunches that meet specific nutritional and packaging requirements, including a submarine sandwich with minimum meat and cheese specifications, fresh produce, chips, cookies, and fresh fruit. Key requirements include obtaining meals from a state or local licensed food establishment, delivering meals Monday through Friday (excluding holidays and training days) plus approximately 28 Saturdays annually, and maintaining sanitary compliance with state and local health regulations. The contractor must also provide cold beverages, process meal vouchers, handle daily dining area cleaning, and ensure all employees obtain Real ID credentials and complete required security training. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing by 10:00 AM Eastern Time on April 29, 2026, to either Amy Gawarecki or Melissa J. Brackett via email, with the Request for Quotations (RFQ) expected to be posted on SAM.gov by approximately April 22, 2026, and quotes due by approximately May 22, 2026.

This procurement is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS Code 722310 (Food Service Contractors) with a $47 million size standard, meaning only certified small businesses are eligible to submit proposals. The contract period runs from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, with two optional one-year renewal periods available. Historical data indicates an average daily requirement of approximately 58 meals with a maximum capacity of 175 meals per day, with the MEPS notifying the contractor of needed quantities by 8:00 a.m. each day. Payment will be made via Government Purchase Card (GPC) with a maximum of 17 credit cards monthly, and monthly invoices must be submitted within three workdays following service delivery. All potential contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov to be eligible for contract award, and no faxed quotes or amendments will be accepted.