Opportunity
SAM #N0018926QD087
Catering Services for NDU ISMO Graduate Receptions
Buyer
NAVSUP FLC Norfolk
Posted
May 08, 2026
Respond By
May 12, 2026
Identifier
N0018926QD087
NAICS
722320
This opportunity is for high-level catering services supporting biannual graduate receptions at the National Defense University (NDU) in Washington, D.C. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, International Student Management Office (ISMO) at NDU - Department of Defense, NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Philadelphia Office - Services Requested: - Catering for Spring and Fall Graduate Receptions, approximately 450 guests per event - Full-service catering including wait staff, audio/visual support, linens, decorations, bar service (bartenders for government-supplied alcohol), and cleanup - Dietary accommodations required: vegetarian, halal, gluten-free; no pork or alcohol in food preparation - Licensed bartenders must be provided for bar service - Contract Structure: - Firm fixed price contract - Base period plus three option years, covering eight receptions in total - Set aside for small businesses (SBA-qualified vendors) - Place of Performance: - Fort Lesley J. McNair, Marshall Hall Atrium (Building 62), Washington, D.C. - National Defense University, Washington, D.C. - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Notable Requirements: - Contractor must supply all personnel, materials, equipment, tools, supervision, and services - Strict dietary and food preparation requirements - Audio/visual and event support included
Description
National Defense University (NDU) located in Washington, D.C. requires the procurement of catering services in support of International Student Management Office (ISMO) Spring and Fall Graduate Reception hosted by the National Defense University (NDU). The Contractor shall provide all personnel, materials, equipment, tools, supervision, and services necessary to plan, support, and execute formal standing receptions at Fort McNair, Marshall Hall Atrium (Building 62), or an alternative location provided by the university.