Box Lunches for 2009 Inauguration

The District of Columbia's Office of Contracting and Procurement, acting on behalf of the Metropolitan Police Department and various district agencies, is seeking a qualified contractor to provide box lunches, water, and snacks for the 2009 Presidential Inauguration. This procurement opportunity is specifically focused on catering services for the inauguration event, with a requirement for vendors to demonstrate the capability to produce and deliver meals and refreshments at scale. The contract appears to be a specialized food service procurement targeting the unique logistical needs of a major political transition event. The solicitation was originally posted on October 1, 2008, with an unusually listed due date of December 30, 1899, which may be an administrative error in the document. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, vendors would likely be assessed on their ability to meet large-scale catering requirements, food safety standards, delivery logistics, and previous experience with similar high-profile government events.

The contract opportunity does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises based on the provided information. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the document, nor are there details about existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. Without additional context, it is not possible to determine the precise award value or budget range for this catering contract. The procurement appears to be specifically tailored to support the operational needs of the Metropolitan Police Department and other District of Columbia agencies during the 2009 Presidential Inauguration, suggesting a time-sensitive and event-specific procurement approach. Potential vendors would need to demonstrate robust catering capabilities, logistical flexibility, and the ability to quickly mobilize resources to support a large-scale government event.