Fort Stewart Full Food Service (FFS) Bridge - Sources Sought Notice
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- PANMCC-040192
- Agency
-
Mission and Installation Contracting Command
Army Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 722310 Food Service Contractors
- PSC
- M1FD Operation Of Dining Facilities
- Place of performance
- Fort Stewart, Georgia 31314, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) at Fort Stewart, located under the Department of the Army Materiel Command, is conducting market research through this Sources Sought Notice to identify capable contractors for Full Food Service (FFS) operations at designated dining facilities in Fort Stewart, Georgia. The procurement encompasses comprehensive food service management including dining facility operations, food receiving and storage, food preparation, food serving, and facility sanitation and janitorial duties. Key requirements include a Project Manager with a minimum of five years of management experience and current Food Protection Manager certification, as well as Dining Facility Managers experienced in managing multi-entree operations serving over 300 customers per sitting. Performance evaluation will be based on a Performance Requirement Summary (PRS) matrix with Acceptable Quality Levels (AQL) ranging from 4% to 10% across 12 performance indicators, with payment reductions applied for deficient service. This Sources Sought Notice is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation; potential offerors should monitor the Governmentwide Point of Entry for future solicitation releases, with the notice due date established as April 27, 2026.
This procurement carries no set-aside designation and is anticipated as a continuing need currently fulfilled under existing contract number W9124J-21-D-0001. The anticipated contract structure is a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) agreement with an option to extend services, with the NAICS code classified as 722310 (Food Service Contractors) carrying a size standard of $47 million. The Contractor will be required to supply all supervision, labor, personnel, equipment, materials, and supplies except for government-furnished incidental property, while the government will provide facilities and subsistence through Prime Vendor arrangements. Specific performance standards are outlined in the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS), which addresses sanitation operations and food preparation/administration operations with detailed metrics and reporting requirements including daily menus, subsistence receipts, headcount forms, quality control evaluations, and training records. The comprehensive scope of services reflects the Army's commitment to supporting warfighters through flexible, efficient, and cost-effective dining facility management.
Notice text
This is a Sources Sought Notice ONLY. The Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) – Fort Stewart is conducting market research to identify companies capable of performing Full Food Services (FFS) at designated dining facilities located at Fort Stewart, Georgia. The general scope of work consists in providing quality services in support of the installation food service program that supports the warfighter with flexible, efficient and cost effective service. The service outlined in this requirement encompasses dining facility management functions, food receiving and storage, food preparation, food serving, and facility sanitation and janitorial duties. Performance criteria for overall duties fall under Contractor responsibilities.
This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ)/Invitation for Bid (IFB)/Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFQ, IFB or RFP in the future. This notice does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service. Further, the U.S. Government is not seeking quotes, bids or proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals in response to this Sources Sought Notice. Submittals will not be returned to the responder. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future RFQ, IFB or RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Governmentwide Point of Entry. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the Governmentwide Point of Entry for additional information pertaining to this requirement. The anticipated NAICS code is: 722310 Food Service Contractors, with a size standard of $47M.
A continuing need is anticipated for Full Food Services (FFS) at Fort Stewart, Georgia, which is currently being fulfilled through the current contract number W9124J-21-D-0001. Attached is the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS).
In response to this Sources Sought Notice, please provide:
1. Name of the firm, point of contact, phone number, email address, Unique Entity ID (UEI) number, CAGE code, identify business size (large business or small business), and if applicable, a statement regarding small business status (including small business type(s)/certifications such as SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.) and the corresponding NAICS code.
2. Identify whether your firm is interested in competing for this requirement as a prime contractor or not. Identify subcontracting, joint ventures or teaming arrangement that will be pursued, if any.
3. Information in sufficient detail regarding previous experience (indicate whether as a prime contractor or subcontractor) on similar requirements (include size, scope, complexity, timeframe, government or commercial), pertinent certifications, etc., that will facilitate making a capability determination.
4. Information to help determine if Full Food Services (FFS) is commercially available, including pricing information, the basis for pricing information (e.g., market pricing, catalog pricing), delivery schedules, customary terms and conditions, warranties, etc.
5. Identify how the Army can best structure these contract requirements to facilitate competition, including competition among small business concerns.
6. Identify any condition or action that may be having the effect of unnecessarily restricting competition with respect to this acquisition. Please contact the MICC Advocate for Competition, Scott Kukes, at scott.d.kukes.civ@mail.mil or (520) 944-7373, if you believe that this action is unreasonably restricting competition. Include the subject of the acquisition, this announcement, and the MICC POC information from the SAM.gov notice. Provide the specific aspects that unreasonably restrict competition and the rationale for such conclusion.
7. Recommendations to improve the approach/specifications/draft PWS/PRS to acquiring the identified services.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| DRAFT_FFS PWS Fort Stewart.pdf |
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