SAM #F6DQSV6287A301

Boxed meal catering services for Battle Creek Air National Guard Base drill weekends

The Department of the Air Force’s Air National Guard needs boxed meal catering for drill weekends at Battle Creek Air National Guard Base. - Government buyer: Department of the Air Force, Air National Guard; 110th Wing, Battle Creek Air National Guard Base (BC ANGB), Michigan. The initial notice also identifies W7NF USPFO Activity MIANG 110 / USPFO MI Procurement. - Requirement: Prepare, package, transport, and deliver boxed meals for Regularly Scheduled Drills. About 175 meals are anticipated per meal service, generally one service per drill weekend; final quantities and selections are confirmed by the Government. - Meal contents: One entrée (turkey, ham, vegetarian, or chicken salad), chips, fruit, cookie, beverage, individual condiments, utensils, and napkins. - Requirements: Meals are prepared off-site and delivered 30 minutes before the scheduled meal. Contractor must meet food-safety requirements and accommodate approved dietary needs. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, caterers, or vendors are named. No part numbers are specified. - Notice status: Sources-sought market research; no award has been made.

Description

The 110th Wing is conducting preliminary Market Research to assess market availability of vendors who are able to provide Catered Meal Services during regularly scheduled drills (RSD) to Battle Creek Air National Guard Base, Michigan. No solicitation is available at this time. Responses will be used to determine acquisition strategies, evaluate market capabilities, and identify potential sources. If a future award is made, it is expected to result in a Firm-Fixed-Price contract.

Requirements: Provide catered box meals for approximately 175 personnel per meal delivered to Battle Creek ANGB. Only one meal per drill weekend is anticipated. Boxed meals are the only anticipated meal type required. Meals will be prepared off-site and delivered to Battle Creek ANGB 30 minutes before the scheduled mealtimes. Please see attached DRAFT Description of Services (DOS) for additional information.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code anticipated for industry classification is 722320, "Caterers."

All information from interested parties that is received in response to this Sources Sought notice will be collected and saved until which time this potential requirement becomes defined. A solicitation MAY be issued at that time. This Sources Sought Notice is being posted for Market Research purposes only to identify potential vendors and evaluate Small Business capabilities who are able to provide the supplies listed above and further described in the attached Salient Characteristics.

If you are interested providing these services, please provide a capability statement identifying your firm’s ability to meet these requirements via email to MSgt Michael Solo at michael.solo.4@us.af.mil. If have any questions regarding this requirement, please submit as a Request for Information (RFI) to MSgt Michael Solo at the email above. This office may reach out to interested parties who respond to this notice for additional information to further investigate capabilities of meeting the requirement.

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