Notice of Intent to Sole Source
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- HT941026Q2002
- Agency
-
Defense Health Agency
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 722310 Food Service Contractors
- PSC
- S203 Housekeeping- Food
- Place of performance
- Agana Heights Guam 96910, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity, Western Markets Contracting Division in San Diego published a Notice of Intent to Sole Source on November 28, 2025 regarding food service operations at Naval Hospital Guam. The contracting officer intends to award a firm fixed price contract to Global Food Services LLC for cafeteria-style food service management under Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.5 procedures. The contract period runs from January 1 through June 30, 2026, with an estimated value of $955,000. This notice represents a bridge contract action to maintain continuous food service operations while the Defense Health Agency prepares a new competitive contract for award on July 1, 2026. The government determined that only one source was reasonably available to meet the agency's requirements, justifying the sole source approach.
Despite the stated intent to award to Global Food Services LLC, all responsible sources may submit competing quotations or offers by the December 8, 2025 deadline at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. The contractor must provide comprehensive food service management including meal preparation for regular and therapeutic diets, cafeteria operations, patient room service, cash and credit handling, facility sanitation, and emergency preparedness planning. Submissions should be directed to Eddie L. Franklin Jr. and Merlinda M. Labaco at the provided email addresses. No specific eligibility restrictions are outlined in the notice; however, the contractor must be capable of delivering the full scope of services detailed in the Performance Work Statement, which includes compliance with Defense Health Agency standards and Tri-Service Food Code guidelines. The government retains sole discretion to determine whether to compete the requirement based on responses received.
Notice text
This is a notice of intent to award a sole source services contract. The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA), Western Markets Contracting Division (WMCD), San Diego, intends to award a firm fixed price contract for the operation and management of a cafeteria-style food service at Naval Hospital Guam per the procedures in Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR 13.5, which permits acquisitions from a single source (cited below) when it is determined that only one source is reasonably available to meet the agency’s requirements.:
Global Food Services LLC.
415Chalan San Antonio Suite 306
Tamuning, Guam 96913-6083
Performance Period – 1 January through 30 June 2026
Global Food Services LLC shall provide labor, management, supervision, tools, materials, and equipment necessary to serve nutritious meals (regular and therapeutic diet) utilizing varied menus for patients, hospital staff and eligible personnel in the Naval Hospital Guam Galley (dining room). Services include but are not limited to obtaining food and related supplies, meal planning and preparation, cafeteria setup, meal services (including take out services), cash and credit collection and handling, cleaning of equipment, and maintaining proper sanitation of the dining facility. The contractor shall also conduct emergency planning, preparation, and recovery operations during natural and man-made disasters.
See attached Performance Work Statement.
THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTATIONS.
However, all responsible sources may submit a quotation/offer, which shall be considered by the agency if received by 5:00pm, Pacific Standard Time, on December 8th, 2025.
Responses should be sent to:
Eddie L. “Franc” Franklin Jr @eddie.l.franklin.civ@health.mil
and
Merlinda M. Labaco@merlinda.m.labaco.civ@health.mil
A determination by the Government not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement or to proceed with a sole source purchase order.
NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS/OFFERS WILL BE HONORED
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Work Statement - Nutritional Care Food Services.docx | DOCX document | |
| Justification and Approval - Redacted.pdf |
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