Jacksonville MEPS Boxed Noon Meals

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command Fort Sam Houston seeks provision and service of boxed noon meals (submarine sandwiches) to applicants processing through the Jacksonville Military Entrance Processing Station, with quotes due September 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. This is a 100% small business set-aside.

Place of performance is Jacksonville, Florida (7178 Baymeadows Way, Jacksonville, FL 32256). The contractor must deliver meals daily by 10:30 a.m. and serve them between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays, designated training days, and authorized non-processing days, plus up to 28 Saturdays annually. Historical demand averages 96 meals daily with a maximum of 250 meals per day; the government will notify the contractor by 8:00 a.m. daily of quantities required.

Each meal must include a 6-inch submarine sandwich (white or whole wheat bread with 4 ounces minimum of ham, turkey, or roast beef plus 2 slices of cheese), lettuce and tomato (wrapped separately), 1 ounce minimum bag of chips, one cookie, fresh apple or banana, straw, and napkin. Beverages include carbonated soft drinks (diet and regular), bottled water, iced tea, and whole milk upon request. Vegetarian sandwiches with 4 slices of cheese minimum are available upon request. Meals must be prepared at a state or local licensed food facility, transported in clean enclosed vehicles, and served in compliance with all federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations.

The government guarantees $1,500 minimum in base period procurement with an estimated 25,475 meals annually. The base period runs October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, with two one-year option periods. All prices are firm fixed unit price including food, beverages, labor, transportation, delivery, equipment, cleaning, and invoicing costs. Applicable wage determination is Florida/Duval WD #2015-4539 Revision 32 (dated August 27, 2026). The incumbent contractor is Space Age Engineering, Inc. Contractor employees and subcontractors requiring facility access must complete AT Level I training, IWATCH training, and OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of award and annually thereafter. Evaluation is based on health inspection acceptability and past performance on an acceptable/unacceptable basis. NAICS 722310; PSC S203.