CanadaBuys #W0213-27-005

DND Solicitation for Catering Services for Youth Training Sessions in St. John's, NL

The Department of National Defence (DND), Canadian Armed Forces, is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive catering services for two youth training sessions in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. - Government Buyer: - Department of National Defence (DND), Canadian Armed Forces - Procurement Officer: Doreen Vincent, 110 Washington Ave., Gander, NL - Services Requested: - Full-service catering for the Leadership Enhanced Training Session (LETS) and Advanced Enhanced Training Session (AETS) - Meal types: breakfast, lunch, boxed lunch, and dinner - Quantities: - LETS (July 2-7): 20-30 participants per meal - AETS (July 8-17): 25-45 participants per meal - Delivery to training site (HMCS Cabot) at specified times - All food preparation, beverages, cutlery, napkins, condiments, and service accessories included - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Meals must comply with provincial food safety regulations - Dietary accommodations required, including exclusion of peanuts, nuts, and seafood - Must provide for both youth (ages 12–18) and adult supervisors - Compliance with Treasury Board policies for contracts with former public servants - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to all qualified catering providers - Procurement Details: - Competitive, open bidding - No trade agreements apply - Documents may be submitted in English or French

Description

The Department of National Defence requires catering services to support the Leadership Enhanced Training Session (LETS) from July 2 to July 7, 2026, and the Advanced Enhanced Training Session (AETS) from July 8 to July 17, 2026, in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. The services include provision and delivery of breakfast, lunch, boxed lunch, and supper meals for youth aged 12-18 years and adult supervisors. The contractor must provide all food preparation, beverages, delivery, cutlery, condiments, and dietary accommodations, adhering to the Statement of Work and food safety regulations. Bidders must comply with Treasury Board policies regarding contracts awarded to former public servants. The Crown reserves the right to negotiate with suppliers, and documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

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