RFQ: W912LP-25-Q-4007 Catered Meals Fort Riley, KS 1-19 JUN 2025 186 MP and 1168 TC

The Iowa Army National Guard is seeking a catering contractor to provide meals for the 186 Military Police and 1168 Transportation Company during a training period at Fort Riley, Kansas from June 1-19, 2025. The solicitation (RFQ W912LP-25-Q-4007) requires the successful vendor to prepare and serve 2,730 breakfast meals and 2,630 dinner meals, with specific requirements for food preparation, serving temperatures, and adherence to military food service standards. Contractors must submit their quotes electronically to Contract Specialist Seth Van Steenwyk by May 12, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. central time, with the basis of award being the lowest price that meets the minimum salient characteristics outlined in the attached documents. The evaluation will focus on compliance with the detailed Meals Requirements Statement and Menus and Headcounts, which specify precise meal configurations, food items, and service protocols. Potential bidders must have an active System for Award Management (SAM) profile and be prepared to follow strict food safety and preparation guidelines.

The contract is a full and open competition with no specific set-aside, classified under NAICS code 722310 for Food Service Contractors with a small business size standard of $47 million. Meals will be served buffet-style at Building 1820, located at 1005 Huebner Rd in Ogden, Kansas, with specific service times of 6:00-7:00 AM for breakfast and 5:00-6:00 PM for dinner. The contractor must provide all necessary serving equipment, disposable dinnerware, and maintain strict food temperature controls (hot foods at 135°F or above, cold foods at 41°F or below). While no incumbent is mentioned, the solicitation includes comprehensive menu details with six breakfast and multiple dinner configurations, each designed to serve approximately 100 personnel. Payment will be processed electronically through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) application, with headcount verification using official military subsistence documentation. The contract period spans 19 days, with meal variety including options like Mexican Turkey Frittata, Beef Stew, Meatloaf, and Baked Chicken Breast.