S--2026 ELKO ROOKIE SCHOOL CATERING
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Nevada State Office, is soliciting proposals for catering services for the 2026 Elko Firefighter Rookie School. This opportunity requires providing prepared, packaged meals for approximately 60 participants from June 1st to June 5th, 2026. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by May 4, 2026, at 1300 MS.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide prepared, individually packaged meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for approximately 60 people daily, from June 1st to June 5th, 2026. Meals must be picked up from the vendor's storefront, which must be located within 25 miles of the Spring Creek Horse Palace (4550 Lamoille Hwy, Spring Creek, NV 89815). Specific pick-up times are 6:30 a.m. for breakfast, 11:30 a.m. for lunch, and 4:30 p.m. for dinner. The vendor is responsible for providing all food, condiments, coffee, water, juice/lemonade, utensils, plates, napkins, and cups. Special dietary needs, including one gluten-free and one vegetarian meal per mealtime, must be accommodated. No kitchen facilities will be provided on-site for meal preparation.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Firm Fixed-Price Contract)
- Period of Performance: June 1, 2026 – June 5, 2026
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: May 4, 2026, at 1300 MS (Mountain Standard Time)
- Published Date: April 27, 2026 (Amendment 0001)
- Place of Performance: Vendor storefront for pick-up, with meals for use at Spring Creek High School and adjacent BLM land in Elko, NV.
Evaluation
Award will be based on a best-value, trade-off process, considering Past Performance, Technical, and Price. A menu showing planned items is required to ensure well-balanced meals but is not a deciding factor in the award.
Additional Notes
Bidders must utilize the provided Bid Schedule for pricing. Wage Determinations (2015-5601) for Nevada counties apply, outlining minimum wage rates and fringe benefits under the Service Contract Act. All food items must meet USDA inspection and grading standards where applicable, and condiments must be single-use and individually packaged. Offerors must complete electronic annual representations and certifications at SAM.gov. Questions and answers regarding the solicitation have been addressed in Amendment 0001.