Mess Attendant (KP) Services

SOL #: W50S6V26R0002Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Army
W7MY USPFO ACTIVITY COANG 140
AURORA, CO, 80011-9589, United States

Place of Performance

CO

NAICS

Janitorial Services (561720)

PSC

Custodial Janitorial Services (S201)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
Mar 5, 2026
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Last Updated
Mar 31, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Apr 10, 2026, 4:00 PM

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 Army, specifically the 140th Force Support Squadron at Buckley Space Force Base, CO, is soliciting proposals for Mess Attendant (KP) Services. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for kitchen and janitorial services during regularly scheduled drills. The contract will be a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP), with a base year and four option years. Proposals are due by April 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM MDT.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide all personnel, supervision, transportation, and quality control for Dining Facility (KP) services at Building 706, Buckley Space Force Base. Services are required to support 200-300 personnel daily during monthly regularly scheduled drills (up to 24 days per year). Key tasks include:

  • Kitchen sanitation and dining room management.
  • Maintaining a 'clean as you go' workflow, continuous surface disinfection, and rapid dishware washing.
  • Strict waste management, including trash and recyclables.
  • Cleaning floors, walls, windows, ceilings, equipment, and utensils.
  • Managing table turnover and sanitizing high-touch points.
  • Note: Food preparation is explicitly excluded from this scope.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP)
  • Period of Performance: One base year (August 1, 2026 - July 31, 2027) and four 12-month option years, potentially extending through July 31, 2031. A 6-month extension is also detailed.
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
  • NAICS Code: 561720 - Janitorial Services (Small Business Size Standard: $22 Million)
  • PSC Code: S201 - Housekeeping-Custodial Janitorial
  • Place of Performance: 140 S. Aspen St Bldg. 706, Buckley Space Force Base, Aurora, CO 80011.

Submission & Evaluation

  • Proposals Due: April 24, 2026, 10:00 AM MDT.
  • Questions Due: April 16, 2026, 10:00 AM MDT.
  • Submission Method: Via email to 140.WG.MSC@us.af.mil.
  • Evaluation Factors: Price, Technical Capability, and Past Performance. Technical Capability and Past Performance are pass/fail and must be rated "Acceptable." These two factors combined are considered approximately equal in importance to Price for the best value determination.
  • Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.

Site Visit & Important Notes

  • A site visit is scheduled for April 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM MDT. This will be the only site visit.
  • Vendors wishing to attend must submit the Base Access Form (Form 128) by March 31, 2026. Amendment 001 updated this form to the latest version (CAO 25 March 2026).
  • Bidders must review the SCA Wage Determination (Attachment 4) for minimum wage rates and fringe benefits in the specified Colorado counties to ensure accurate pricing.
  • The Price Schedule (Attachment 3) is an Excel spreadsheet for bidders to provide their pricing for the base and option years.
  • A full-time on-site supervisor is required, and employees must be at least 21 years old, English proficient, and undergo background checks for base access.

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