SAM #NAFUA1-26-Q-0016

Thanksgiving Meal Catering Services for DLA Susquehanna

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Family & Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (FMWR) is seeking a contractor to provide full-service Thanksgiving meal catering for approximately 2,500 individuals at the Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna, New Cumberland, PA. - Government Buyer: - Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) - Family & Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (FMWR) - DLA Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) Contracting Office - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Full-service catering for 2,500 people - Menu options: Traditional Thanksgiving meal or Novelty Appreciation meal (BBQ/Roast) with vegetarian/vegan alternatives - Includes all food, non-alcoholic beverages, service personnel, serving and holding equipment, disposable dining ware, setup, meal replenishment, bussing/cleanup, and trash disposal - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must provide all labor, equipment, materials, and incidentals - At least one ServSafe certified manager must be on site at all times - Multiple serving lines required for efficient service - Compliance with food safety standards and waste disposal - Event is a one-time meal service with setup, service, and cleanup on the same day - Firm-fixed-price contract awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis - Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov with UEI and CAGE code

Description

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) Contracting Office, on behalf of the Family & Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (FMWR) Civilian Welfare Fund, is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Thanksgiving Meal Catering Services at the Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. This is a firm-fixed-price commercial services contract awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. The contractor will furnish all food, beverages, service personnel, serving and holding equipment, single-service dining ware, replenishment, cleanup, and waste disposal to safely and efficiently serve an appreciation meal for 2,500 individuals.

Solicitation Number: NAFUA1-26-Q-0016 Service Required: Catering Services for Thanksgiving / Employee Appreciation Meal (Approximately 2,500 patrons; Option A: Traditional Thanksgiving or Option B: Novelty BBQ/Roast with secondary meat choice) Location: Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna, Building 2001 (In-flight Cafeteria), 2001 Mission Dr., New Cumberland, PA 17070 (Entry via ACP-4, 2083 Normandy Dr.) Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (Nonappropriated Funds / AR 215-4) Period of Performance: November 18, 2026 (Meal Service: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST; operational readiness required by 11:45 AM). Backup/Contingency Date: November 19, 2026. Evaluation Method: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) SAM.gov Registration: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide their Unique Entity ID (UEI) and CAGE code to be eligible for award.

Key Dates:

Solicitation Issue Date: September 23, 2026 Questions Due Date: All questions must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer no later than October 15, 2026, 4:00 PM EST. Quotation Due Date: All quotations must be received no later than October 23, 2026, 4:00 PM EST.

Point of Contact: All correspondence, questions, and submissions should be directed to:

Name: Michael B. Thompson, Contracting Officer Email: michael.3.thompson@dla.mil Phone: 571-643-3754

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