Nuclear Accident Incident (NAI) Exercise Meals

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Nuclear Weapons Center is soliciting proposals for individual prepared boxed meals to support the Nuclear Accident Incident (NAI) Exercise at the New Mexico Army National Guard Base in Santa Fe, NM. The contract requires a food service contractor to provide 190 meals each for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and midnight meals, with options for dietary restrictions and a hot water/coffee station. The solicitation seeks a small business contractor capable of delivering meals meeting specific nutritional and packaging requirements, with meals not exceeding $23 per serving. The evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer, requiring vendors to submit a sample meal plan, quality assurance plan, and completed representations and certifications. Quotes are due by February 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM MST, with the exercise scheduled for February 25-27, 2025.

The contract is 100% set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 722310, with a size standard of $47 million. The place of performance is located at 47 Bataan Blvd, Santa Fe, NM 87508, with meals to be served in a government-provided FOB tent with electricity and tables. The contractor will be responsible for preparing approximately 75 standard meals and 20 meals accommodating dietary restrictions or allergies for each meal period. Meal requirements include hot meals for breakfast, dinner, and midnight services, with lunch served cold, and must include protein, carbohydrates, fruit, dessert, and beverage options. The contract allows for meal quantity modifications up to 5% with 24 hours notice without additional cost, and requires compliance with food safety standards and trash removal. The contracting officer for this opportunity is Kelly McGrath, who can be reached at 505-846-3707.