Maryland Army National Guard Catered Meals
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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 Maryland Army National Guard (MDARNG), 29th Military Police Company, is soliciting proposals for catered meals to support their Inactive Duty Training (IDT) and Annual Training (AT) from May 2 to May 18, 2026. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and will result in a Firm Fixed-Price contract. Meals are required at the Westminster Readiness Center (WRC), Aberdeen Proving Ground - Edgewood Area (APG-EA), and Steven Blum Military Reservation. Quotes are due by March 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
Contractor will provide high-quality catered meals, adhering to commercial standards and specific daily meal plans (entrees, sides, desserts, beverages). Deliveries are required at specified military installations and field environments. Key requirements include:
- Maintaining food at safe temperatures (hot items at or above 135°F, cold items at or below 41°F).
- Compliance with Army Technical Bulletin Medical (TB Med) 530, FDA Food Code, ServSafe, and other health guidelines.
- Providing necessary condiments, preferably individually packaged.
- Updated quantities include 532 IDT Breakfast, 665 IDT Dinner, 1,596 AT Breakfast, and 1,463 AT Dinner meals.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: May 2, 2026, to May 18, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 722320 (Caterers) with a $9,000,000 size standard.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: March 26, 2026, by 4:00 PM ET.
- Quotes must be Firm-Fixed-Price and remain valid for at least 30 days.
- Offerors must possess an active registration in SAM.gov.
- Award will be made based on price alone to the conforming offeror.
- Submissions can be made via the solicitation module or emailed to cory.l.silfies.civ@army.mil.
- Offerors must include their CAGE Code, SAM UEI, Socioeconomic Status, and Point of Contact details in their cover letter.
Special Requirements
- Contractor personnel must have ServSafe training, adhere to strict personal hygiene, and are prohibited from using alcohol or illegal drugs while on duty.
- Compliance with security requirements for military installation access, including valid identification and vehicle documentation, is mandatory.
- The Government reserves the right to change meal quantities with 48 hours' notice for delivery times or 7 days' notice for AT dates/cancellation.