JBLM DFA/Cook Support Recompete
Cancelled Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- W5168W-27-R-A008
- Agency
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Department of the Army
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 722310 Food Service Contractors
- PSC
- M1FD Operation Of Dining Facilities
- Place of performance
- Washington 98499, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Army intends to solicit a recompete for Dining Facility Attendant (DFA) and Cook Support Services at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, on a total small business set-aside basis, with sources sought responses due by 12:01 p.m. CDT on September 23, 2026.
The procurement covers food service operations across eight buildings, including facility sanitation, dishwashing, restroom maintenance, waste management, dining room preparation, headcount and cashier services, and cook support for remote site feeding and box meal preparation at designated facilities. The contractor provides all resources except Government Furnished Property, including labor, equipment, tools, materials, and supervision. Work is performed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.
The contractor must assign a Project Manager (KEY position) with minimum five years supervisory experience and three years specific cafeteria management experience. All personnel must hold Food Protection Manager certificates and complete food sanitation and safety training, DoD antiterrorism training, cybersecurity awareness, OPSEC, INFOSEC, and sexual harassment/assault training. Compliance with Tri Service Food Code (TB MED 530) and applicable Army regulations is required. Employees must obtain Common Access Cards (CAC) and pass background checks and installation access procedures. Performance is evaluated using Acceptable Quality Level sampling with surveillance methods including random and planned inspections across eleven standards covering sanitation operations, administration, and food service operations.
The NAICS code is 722310 (Food Service Contractors) with a $47 million size standard. Capability statements are limited to 15 pages and must address company profile including business size certifications (Small Business, SDB, 8(a), EDWOSB, WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB), key tasks, prime or subcontractor structure with qualifications, percentage of work to be performed by small business entities per FAR 52.219-14, and recommendations for structuring requirements to facilitate small business competition.
Notice text
To support Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA food service requirements to meet Dining Facility Attendant (DFA) and Cook Support services, and remote site feeding requirements at designated Dining Facilities. The Contractor shall provide quality services in support of the installation food service program supporting the warfighter with flexible, efficient, and cost-effective services through management innovations and use of industry best practices, where applicable, while ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SSS JBLM DFA CS (1).pdf | ||
| Attachment A - JBLM DFA and Cook Support PWS 17 Aug 26.pdf |
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