SAM #W9124D26QA119

Boxed Noon Meal Services for Fort Jackson MEPS Applicants

This opportunity involves providing boxed noon meal services for Armed Forces applicants at Fort Jackson Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) in Columbia, South Carolina. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Army, United States Military Entrance Processing Command (USMEPCOM), Fort Jackson MEPS - Contracting office: Mission Installation Contracting Command (MICC) – Fort Knox - Products/Services Requested: - Boxed noon meals for applicants, including sandwich (ham, turkey, roast beef, or veggie), chips, fruit, cookies, beverage, condiments, napkin, and straw - Estimated average of 58 meals per day, with a maximum of 175 meals per day - Service required Monday through Friday (excluding holidays and training days) plus up to 28 Saturdays annually (approx. 264 days per year) - Meals must be prepackaged and delivered daily between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. - Contractor must prepare meals in a licensed facility, deliver and serve at MEPS, clean up, remove trash, and handle administrative tasks (voucher management, invoicing) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contractor and employees must complete security and awareness training and comply with installation access and security policies - Small business set-aside under NAICS code 722310 - Strict food safety and quality standards apply - Annual operations schedule provided by the government, with updates as needed - No specific OEMs or branded vendors are mentioned; the requirement is for food service providers meeting federal standards. - Place of Performance: Fort Jackson MEPS, 2435 Marion Avenue, Columbia, SC 29207

Description

Solicitation Number:

W9124D26QA119

Notice Type:

Pre-solicitation

Synopsis:

The Mission Installation Contracting Command – Fort Knox intends to issue a Request for Quotations (RFQ) to provide boxed noon meals for applicants processing through the Fort Jackson Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS), located at 2435 Marion Avenue, Columbia, SC 29207.The period of performance is 1 September 2026, or date of contract award, whichever is later, through 31 August 2027, with two, one-year option periods.

This solicitation is 100% set-aside for small business. NAICS 722310 (Size Standard: $47 Million) applies to this procurement. All responsible small business sources may submit a proposal.

The RFQ will be posted to the SAM.gov website on or about 22 April 2026 with quotes due on or about 22 May 2026. These dates are subject to change. All amendments to the solicitation will be likewise posted on this website. Vendors are cautioned to check the website periodically for amendments. All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov to be eligible for award of a contract. Faxed quotes or amendments will not be accepted. All questions must be submitted in writing to Amy Gawarecki via email at amy.l.gawarecki.civ@army.mil or Melissa J. Brackett  melissa.j.brackett.civ@army.mil by 10:00 AM Eastern Time, 29 April 2026.

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