# SAM #NAFUA1-26-Q-0016

Thanksgiving Meal Catering Services for DLA Susquehanna

**Buyer:** Defense Logistics Agency
**Posted:** September 23, 2026
**Respond By:** October 23, 2026
**Identifier:** NAFUA1-26-Q-0016
**NAICS:** 722320

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

<p>The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) Contracting Office, on behalf of the Family &amp; 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.</p>

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	<p><strong>Solicitation Number:</strong> NAFUA1-26-Q-0016</p>
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	<p><strong>Service Required:</strong> 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)</p>
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	<p><strong>Location:</strong> Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna, Building 2001 (In-flight Cafeteria), 2001 Mission Dr., New Cumberland, PA 17070 (Entry via ACP-4, 2083 Normandy Dr.)</p>
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	<p><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Firm-Fixed-Price (Nonappropriated Funds / AR 215-4)</p>
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	<p><strong>Period of Performance:</strong> November 18, 2026 (Meal Service: 12:00 PM &ndash; 3:00 PM EST; operational readiness required by 11:45 AM). Backup/Contingency Date: November 19, 2026.</p>
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	<p><strong>Evaluation Method:</strong> Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA)</p>
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	<p><strong>SAM.gov Registration:</strong> 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.</p>
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<p><strong>Key Dates:</strong></p>

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	<p><strong>Solicitation Issue Date:</strong> September 23, 2026</p>
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	<p><strong>Questions Due Date:</strong> All questions must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer no later than <strong>October 15, 2026, 4:00 PM EST</strong>.</p>
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	<p><strong>Quotation Due Date:</strong> All quotations must be received no later than <strong>October 23, 2026, 4:00 PM EST</strong>.</p>
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<p><strong>Point of Contact:</strong><br />
All correspondence, questions, and submissions should be directed to:</p>

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