Notice of Intent to Sole Source, Meals Services at GCMC in Garmisch, Germany
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- WHS-2026-2180
- Agency
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Washington Headquarters Service
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 722320 Caterers
- Place of performance
- Garmisch-Partenkirchen Bavaria Germany
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Defense Washington Headquarters Service issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source on July 28, 2026, seeking approval to establish a single-award, firm-fixed-price Blanket Purchase Agreement for daily prepared meal services at the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies (GCMC) in Garmisch, Germany, with a response deadline of August 4, 2026. The intended awardee is Edelweiss Lodge and Resort (Armed Forces Recreation Centers Europe), a non-appropriated funded governmental entity.
GCMC requires meal services capable of providing breakfast, lunch, and dinner to up to 50+ program participants—international military and defense officials requiring force protection and secure billeting on the installation. The contractor shall supply all food, beverages, personnel, equipment, supplies, and facilities necessary to meet food safety and installation security standards.
The sole-source justification rests on physical security and logistical constraints. Edelweiss Lodge and Resort is the only vendor physically located within safe walking distance of classrooms and billeting while operating entirely within the secured installation footprint, meeting dual requirements of proximity and security that no other commercial entity can satisfy. Market research confirmed no off-post vendors meet these non-negotiable operational parameters.
The BPA carries a five-year ordering period from Date of Award with a Master Limit of $350,000.00. Interested commercial vendors may submit capability statements by August 4, 2026, demonstrating ability to meet the requirements.
Notice text
The George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies (GCMC) is seeking approval of a Sole Source Justification to establish a new, single award, firm-fixed price (FFP) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for daily prepared meal services with Armed Forces Recreation Centers Europe, doing business as (dba) Edelweiss Lodge and Resort, a non-appropriated funded (NAF) Governmental entity.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sole Source Justification GCMC Meals 28Jul26.pdf |
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