SAM #6923G226R000002

USMMA Solicits Contractor for Comprehensive Food Services at Kings Point, NY

This opportunity is for a contractor to provide comprehensive food services at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) in Kings Point, NY, under the Maritime Administration (MARAD) and Department of Transportation (DOT). - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MARAD) - United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) Procurement Office - Scope of Services: - Full-scale food services for 750-950 Midshipmen, staff, and special events - Meal preparation and service at Delano Hall, Academy Training Vessel, Team Movement food requests, Topside Dining Room, Patten Clinic infirmary, and catering for special events - Operation of concession stands at Seafarer Café and athletic venues (Brooks Stadium, Raymond J. Bartoszek 86 Field) - Menu planning, nutritional compliance, sanitation, staffing, and management oversight - All personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, and supervision required - Key Requirements: - Compliance with industry standards, CDC guidelines, and an approved Transition-In Plan - Key personnel must have culinary and management certifications (Project Manager, Food Service Manager, Head Chef, Sous Chef) - Emphasis on quality, nutrition, sanitation, and customer satisfaction - Prioritization of State Licensing Agency proposals under the Randolph-Sheppard Act - Contract Structure: - Firm-fixed-price contract - 12-month base period with four 12-month option years - One-month transition-in period before base year - 6-month extension option per FAR 52.217-8 - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are named; the procurement is for services, not branded products.

Description

Updated RFP Amendment 01 6923G226R000002  is attached, changes are highlighted in yellow in the solicitation

Changes are as follows: SF-1449 Corrected all Contract Line Item (CLIN) Periods of Performance to end on March 31 rather  than March 30.

Section L.2 Proposal due date revised to: July 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.

Except as provided herein, all other terms and conditions of Solicitation 6923G226R000002 remain  unchanged and in full force and effect.

The Department of Transportation(DOT), Maritime Administration(MARAD), and the U.S.Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) seeks a contractor to provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to perform full scale food services as defined in the Performance Work Statement and expressed in the vendor’s proposal per the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract, in accordance with the Performance Requirements Summary and as recognized by industry standards, Center for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, and the approved Transition-In Plan to be incorporated into the contract.

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