SAM #W912NR26QA011

Catered Meal Services for LAARNG 1021st Annual Training (Slidell & Covington, LA)

The Louisiana Army National Guard is seeking a small business to provide catered meal services for the 1021st Annual Training, supporting units in Slidell and Covington, Louisiana. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Army, Louisiana Army National Guard (LAARNG) - Offices include 1021st Engineer Company and 2225th Armory - Products/Services Requested: - Catered meal services for a 10-day period, including breakfast and dinner - Meals must be individually packaged (boxed), with all utensils, condiments, and non-alcoholic beverages provided - Total estimated quantities: - 1,062 breakfast meals (June 2-12) - 1,052 dinner meals (June 1-11) - Daily service for approximately 92-102 personnel - Menu must follow a 10-day rotating plan with no repeated meals within five days - All meals must comply with state and USDA food safety standards, including temperature controls and sanitation - Delivery to multiple unit locations, primarily 2225th Armory and 1021st Engineer Company - Coordination with unit points of contact for delivery scheduling - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict adherence to FDA and USDA food safety and temperature standards - Health inspection reports required - No lunch service; only breakfast and dinner - All services, supplies, and delivery included - Small business set-aside under NAICS 722320 (Food Service Contractors) - Vendors must be registered and active in SAM - No specific OEMs or commercial food brands are named in the solicitation.

Description

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-A011 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 1021ST  seeking (Catered Meals for Annual Training in Slidell, LA). In accordance with the attached Needs Statement and Exhibit 1( 10 dayy 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

12 May 2026 / 3:30 p.m. – Combined Synopsis/solicitation Issued

15 May  2026 / 11:00 a.m. – Deadline for questions/clarifications (If applicable)

20  May 2026 / 10:00 a.m. – Solicitation closes

Vendors are advised that the solicitation closes on 20 May 2026 / 10:00 a.m. Central Time. All proposals/quotes shall be emailed to Contract Specialist: Ms. LaVon Wilson, lavon.d.wilson.civ@army.mil.

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