Opportunity
SAM #26QA009
Catered Meal Services for Louisiana Army National Guard 256IBCT 1-141 FA – TH Thunder Security Mission, New Orleans
Buyer
Louisiana Army National Guard
Posted
March 30, 2026
Respond By
April 08, 2026
Identifier
26QA009
NAICS
722320
This procurement seeks catered meal services for the Louisiana Army National Guard's 256IBCT 1-141 FA in support of the TH Thunder Security Mission in New Orleans, LA. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Army, Louisiana Army National Guard, 256IBCT 1-141 FA - Managed by W7NB USPFO ACTIVITY LA ARNG - Products/Services Requested: - Individually packaged boxed meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, midnight meals) - Estimated quantities over 126 days: - Breakfast: 11,340 meals - Lunch: 11,340 meals - Dinner: 17,500 meals - Midnight lunch: 8,750 meals - Preparation, packaging, and delivery of meals to specified locations in New Orleans - All-inclusive pricing (meals, supplies, delivery) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with a 21-day rotating meal plan (Exhibit 1) - Meals must meet USDA and state sanitation standards; FDA temperature standards apply - Health inspection reports required - No alcoholic beverages; gratuity is prohibited - Coordination with unit POC for delivery access and substitutions - Vendors must be registered in SAM - Award based on price and technical acceptability (proximity, menu, past performance) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; open to qualified food service contractors - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Primary: New Orleans, LA (including 6400 St. Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117) - Contracting office: 420 F STREET, PINEVILLE, LA 71360-0000
Description
LAARNG COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION DOCUMENT | Dated: 11MARCH2026 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number W912R-26-Q-A009 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ) in accordance with FAR Parts 12. The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01 Effective on March 13, 2026. Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations supplement (DFARS) can be accessed on the internet at http://acquisition.gov. Submission of a quote acknowledges receipt of the applicable provision, and clauses incorporated into this solicitation.
To be awarded this contract, the offeror must be registered in the SAM and remain active during period of performance. (https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/). All vendors MUST have a publicly visible registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). UEI, Duns & Bradstreet, CAGE Code & Federal Tax ID numbers MUST be submitted with offer. If you need any additional assistance in getting registered, please send me an email and I will send you additional instructions. Submission of a proposal/quote acknowledge SAM registrations requirements.
REQUIREMENT:
This requirement is solicited as a (small business set-aside). The NAICS code for this acquisition is (722320 Food Service Contractors). This solicitation is for a firm fixed price contract and will be awarded based on price and other factors. Offer must include proof of adherence to provided specifications (quote will be checked for technical acceptableness based on needs statement, meal requirements, price, and other factors as outlined in LAARNG SF 1449 Addendum).
The Louisiana Army National Guard 256IBCT 1-141 FA is seeking (Catered Meals for TH Thunder Security Mission in New Orleans, LA). In accordance with the attached Needs Statement and Exhibit 1 (21-day meal plan). Submission of a proposal/quote acknowledges receipt and understanding of the requirement; if there are any uncertainties about the requirement please ask prior to submission. Prices are all inclusive, meaning that all services, supplies and delivery need to be included. TIMELINE 30 March 2025 / 11:00 a.m. – Combined Synopsis/solicitation Issued 06 April 2026 / 11:00 a.m. – Deadline for questions/clarifications (If applicable) 08 April 2026 / 11:00 a.m. – Solicitation closes
Vendors are advised that the solicitation closes on 08 April 2026 / 11:00 a.m. Central Time. All proposals/quotes shall be emailed to Contract Specialist: Ms. Reva Johnson, reva.l.johnson3.mil@army.mil.