RSD Catering Services

The Vermont National Guard seeks catering services for regularly scheduled drill weekends, with quotes due August 18, 2026 and questions due August 11. This is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS 722320 with a $9.0 million size standard.

Place of performance is South Burlington, Vermont, at Building 310 of the Vermont Air National Guard Base. The contract covers a 12-month period from September 30, 2026 through September 20, 2027, with service limited to midday lunch periods (1030–1330 hours, meal service 1100–1300) during Regularly Scheduled Drills. The requirement totals approximately 8,820 meals across nine drill weekend events, with daily volumes ranging from 20 to 375 meals.

The contractor must meet extensive operational compliance requirements including the Tri-Service Food Code, FDA guidelines, and Vermont Department of Health regulations. All supervisory staff must maintain ServSafe certification, and all employees require food handler training. Food preparation must occur within 45 miles of the base, with delivery in certified containers no later than 30 minutes before service. Hot food must be maintained above 140°F, cold food below 40°F. The contractor must provide disposable gloves, hair nets, uniforms, and portioned containers. Contractor personnel require base access credentials and AT Level I training within 30 days of contract start. The contractor is responsible for no more than four validated complaints per day for food quality, zero deviations for food safety temperature compliance, and no more than two missed cleaning instances per day.

Meals must follow a rotating menu with minimum components including two proteins (one vegetarian option), starch, non-starchy vegetables, salad with dark greens, condiments, beverages (1% or chocolate milk plus one additional option), and desserts. The prior contract holder was Them Apples, LLC at $151,470.

This is a Firm Fixed Price contract, evaluated on Technical Capability (addressing food preparation, quality, Tri-Service Food Code compliance, and menu design), Past Performance (up to three contracts within three years demonstrating services for 300+ patrons over multiple consecutive days as prime contractor), and Total Price. Service Contract Act prevailing wage applies. The government intends to award a single contract to a responsible offeror.