SAM #W912JC26QA006

Full Food Service Operations and Kitchen Equipment for KSRTI Dining Facility, Salina, KS

This opportunity is for full food service operations at the Kansas Regional Training Institute (KSRTI) Dining Facility (DFAC) in Salina, Kansas, supporting the Kansas Army National Guard. - Government Buyer: - Kansas Army National Guard, Kansas Regional Training Institute (KSRTI), USPFO for Kansas, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Scope of Work: - Contractor will provide all personnel, food, equipment maintenance, and cleaning supplies to operate the DFAC - Services include meal preparation and serving (breakfast, lunch, dinner, optional midnight meals), sanitation, menu planning, cashiering, and facility maintenance - Contractor must comply with Go for Green Army nutrition standards and military food codes - Serve-Safe certification and a Property Management Plan are required - Government will furnish kitchen facilities, utilities, and a wide range of kitchen equipment and utensils - Products/Equipment Requested (examples, with part numbers and quantities): - Dispenser, Liquid Insulated (green), 20 units, 731001245693 - Food Container, Insulated (green), 50 units, 733001582660 - Range, 36" Gas Full-Length Griddle, Standard Oven, 2 units, 731001576628 - Oven, Low Temp Cook & Hold (Alto-Shaam), 1 unit, 731001379791 - Tumbler Drink, 12 OZ, Clear, 300 units - Dozens of additional kitchen tools, pans, utensils, racks, and containers - Services Requested: - Full food service operations for approximately 113,000 meals per year, over five annual ordering periods - Unique/Notable Requirements: - 100% small business set-aside (NAICS 722310) - Contractor must manage government-furnished property and comply with serial tracking for certain equipment - Estimated annual meal volumes and compliance with Army nutrition standards - Firm-fixed price contract with a guaranteed minimum order value - No specific OEMs are mandated, but some equipment references brands/models (e.g., Alto-Shaam oven, Bunn Coffee Brewer, Hobart mixer accessories)

Description

                                                            SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL SERVICES

General information

Document Type: Solicitation

Solicitation Number: W912JC26QA006

Response Date: September 8, 2026

Product Classification Code: S203 Food Services

Set Aside: 100% Small Business concern

NAICS Code: 722310 Food Service Contractors

Contracting Office Address USPFO for Kansas 2737 S Kansas Avenue Topeka KS 66611

Administrative Details: This is a solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the standards {RFO} Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.201-1, “Simplified Procedures” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation (W912JC-26-Q-A006) is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through guidance published in the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul (RFO) as of published version effective 17 April 2026.

Notice of Set-aside: The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 722310 Food Service Contractors, with a small business size standard of $47 Million. In accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 19.104-1(a), this procurement is a 100% set-aside for Small Businesses. The USPFO for Kansas intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract.

Contracting Office: USPFO for Kansas (W912JC) 2737 S Kansas Avenue Topeka, Kansas 66611

Government Points of Contact: Contracting Officer: Vernon L. Verschelden; vernon.l.verschelden.civ@army.mil and Contract Specialist: James D. Sparkes; james.d.sparkes.civ@army.mil

Site Visit: August 26, 2026 at 02:00 PM CST Inquiries Due: September 2, 2026 at 05:00 PM CST Solicitation Closes: September 8, 2026 at 05:00 PM CST

Submit inquiries and solicitations to Contract Specialist: James D. Sparkes; james.d.sparkes.civ@army.mil

This is a requirement for DFAC Food Services. Please see details and information provided below.

Requirement Overview

This is a requirement for full food service operations support for the Dining Facility (DFAC) located at the Kansas Regional Training Institute (KSRTI) in Salina, Kansas. KSRTI is owned by the State of Kansas. The DFAC provides meals for Subsistence-in-Kind (SIK) Soldiers and Non-SIK personnel. The role of this dining facility is providing quality meals to Soldiers and civilians conducting training activities, attending training courses, and operating in various locations overseen by the Kansas National Guard (KSNG). In addition to traditional cafeteria-style food services, this facility prepares meals for pickup (by requesting unit) that will be served in remote feeding sites. These meals by request may be hot meals or boxed meals. It will be essential for the contractor to effectively and efficiently manage headcount and the status of patrons.

Volume of patrons expected:

Estimate only, not a guarantee of actual volume. Determined from average historic patron volume.

ITEM               NAME                                                   ESTIMATED QUANTITY

1    School house Meal requirement per year                      34,800 meals avg

2    IDT Meal Requirement per year                                       35,700 meals avg

3    Annual Training Meal requirement per year                  32,500 meals avg dependent on unit training requirement.

4    Other Military requests (Active Army, Reserves, Marines, Navy) 10,000 meals avg

                                                                                                Total: ~113,000 meals annually

This requirement requires the issuance of government property. Offerors shall establish and implement a Property Management Plan providing for methods, practices, or procedures for accounting for Government Furnished Property (GFP). A Property Management Plan shall be submitted to the contracting Officer 30 Days After award.

Requirement Details can be found in the accompanied Performance Work Statement (PWS) Standards

All employees working in performance of this contract shall complete mandatory training requirement ahead of working in any capacity under this contract. Perform all tasks to in meal preparation, serving, and sanitation meeting or exceeding industry standards. Report all required information as to number of meals served, performance, inventory, government property, invoicing related material.

Eligibility for consideration of Award:

1. Small business concern. To be considered for award, the contractor must be a small business concern that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field of operation, and qualified as a small business under the criteria and size standards in 13 CFR part 121 (see 19.102). Determinations and small business status are managed by the Small Business Administration (SBA).

2. Active SAM.GOV registration: Must be current as of the time of award, and should be renewed annually.

3. No exclusion on eligibility: We will only consider responsible contractors, have a debarment, have a suspension, or other Government-wide exclusion initiated under the Nonprocurement Common Rule.

4. Relevant experience in the Food Service industry utilizing NAICS 722310 Food Service Contractors.

BASIS OF AWARD

The basis for award will be based on FAR 12.203. The government will evaluate quotes based on the following evaluation criteria:

Technical capability with sub-factors Subfactor – Capability Statement Subfactor – One Month Menu Subfactor – Experience/Credentials Subfactor – Government Property Management Plan

(2) Past Performance

(3) Price. The quote that provides the best overall value, taking into consideration all three factors, will be awarded the contract. The Government intends to award without discussions.

How to submit your Quote:

Please submit your quotes to james.d.sparkes.civ@army.mil before the cutoff date. There are no additional requirements for submissions. Quotes received after the deadline may not be considered for award.

Site visit: A site visit is scheduled for 26 August 2026 at 02:00 PM CST. At this time, prospective contractors have the opportunity to tour the facility. Any questions should be submitted digitally before the deadline and will be consolidated and posted on SAM.Gov along with the solicitation posting.

Not part of Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS)

Site Visit: August 26, 2026 at 02:00 PM CST

Inquiries Due: September 2, 2026 at 05:00 PM CST

Solicitation Closes: September 8, 2026 at 05:00 PM CST

Submit inquiries and solicitations to Contract Specialist: James D. Sparkes; james.d.sparkes.civ@army.mil

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