SAM #W912EQ26CA010

Sole Source 8(a) Contract for Temporary Chef Services for USACE Memphis District (FY26-FY30)

This opportunity is a sole-source 8(a) contract for temporary chef services supporting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Memphis District, and Mississippi River Commission operations from FY26 to FY30. - Contracting Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Memphis District - Sole-source award to The J Group, LLC (8(a) small business) - Services required: Temporary chef support for the M/V Mississippi during annual inspection trips and revetment seasons - Executive Chef: 1 per trip, responsible for banquet and fine dining meals for 75-100 people - Sous Chefs: 2-3 per trip, responsible for baking, breakfast pastries, and short order meals - Key requirements: - Maritime experience for Executive Chef - Food handler certification for all chefs - Compliance with sanitation standards - Ability to work 12-hour shifts and overtime - NAICS code: 722310 (Food Service Contractors) - Period of performance: June 2026 through December 2030, with annual options and possible extension up to six months - No specific products or part numbers; this is a service procurement - Estimated contract value: $500,000 - $1,500,000 (based on multi-year chef staffing and maritime requirements) - Commercial opportunity is limited to The J Group, LLC due to sole-source designation, but similar companies could provide comparable services if competitive

Sections: - Agency & Vendor: USACE Memphis District, The J Group, LLC - Services: Temporary chef support (Executive Chef, Sous Chefs) - Requirements: Maritime experience, certifications, sanitation compliance, shift work - Period: FY26-FY30, with options - Estimated Value: $500,000-$1,500,000 - Competition: Sole-source, but other food service contractors could compete if open

Description

Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source 8(a) Procurement to The J Group, LLC, for Temporary Chef Services

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Memphis District, Contracting Division, intends to award a sole-source, commercial services purchase order to The J Group, LLC, pursuant to the authority of RFO FAR 19.108. This procurement will support the Memphis District Operations Division by providing temporary Chef services for the Mississippi River Commission (MRC) and revetment operations from FY26 through FY30. All services must be performed in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

The proposed action will be a Commercial Firm Fixed-Price Services type contract. 

The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code is 722310 with a Small Business size standard in amount of $47,000,000 dollars. This action will be conducted in accordance with RFO FAR Part 12. This notice is posted for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive quotes. Interested firms must identify their interest and provide documentation demonstrating their capability (include detailed technical information and other technical literature) demonstrating the ability to meet the above requirements by e-mailing Contract Specialist, Alexandria Duckett at Alexandria.D.Duckett@usace.army.mil no later than 10:00 a.m. Central Time on June 17, 2026.  

A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  Any information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. No requests for capability briefings will be honored as a result of this notice. Interested sources who submit data are responsible for appropriately marking information if it is proprietary in nature. If potential offerors choose to submit information, past performance, and references regarding capability to perform these services must be provided along with the statement of capability. The Government will not award a contract based on the information received, nor reimburse participants for information they provide. Information provided is strictly voluntary. The Government reserves the right not to compete the proposed purchase order based on responses received to this notice. These services may be awarded without further notice.

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