RFQ SOLICITATION

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding RFQ W912K626QA003.

• Meal Delivery: Meals will be delivered in individual containers for traveling personnel.
• Storage: Secured storage is available for supplies; contractors do not need to provide storage upon every delivery.
• Post-Meal Cleanup: The government unit will handle post-meal cleanup, trash removal, and disposal of sterno fuel cans.
• Delivery Instructions: For catering vehicles at Sykesville Armory, contact the unit on the first day for meeting at the entrance. A valid ID is required for entry into the stand-alone armory.

This Q&A clarifies logistical and service requirements. The Point of Contact (POC) for the unit will be provided to the awardee. No further questions will be answered after this Q&A session.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (RFQ W912K626QA003) is for catered meals for the Maryland Army National Guard (MDARNG) A Co and B Co, 529th DSSB during their Annual Training in fiscal year 2026. The requirement is for daily meals for 200 Soldiers from July 10-19, 2026, at Sykesville Armory, Eldersburg, MD.

• Provide catered meals for 200 Soldiers daily.

• Meals must be ready for pick up or delivery by designated times (Lunch: 11:30 AM).

• Food must be maintained at safe temperatures per Army Technical Bulletin Medical (TB Med) 530 and Tri Service Food Code.

• Contractor must provide all serving utensils.

• Contractor must comply with specified menus, offering variety and contrast. No pork products are allowed. Deviations for other items are allowed under specific conditions.

• Food preparation must occur within a 60-mile radius of the delivery location.

• Contractor employees require specific training (ServSafe certified) and must adhere to food safety and sanitation standards.

• Security requirements for installation access must be met.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: July 10, 2026, to July 19, 2026.

• Estimated Value: NAICS code 722320, Size Standard $9,000,000.00.

• Quotes must be Firm-Fixed-Price and valid for at least 30 days.

• Offerors must have an active registration at SAM.gov.

• Questions due by March 25, 2026; answers posted by March 27, 2026.

• Quotes due by April 3, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.

• Quotes must include Cage Code, UEI number, and company representative contact information.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible offeror conforming to the RFQ and most advantageous to the government, based on Price Only.

• Offerors must meet all criteria in the Statement of Work and comply with FAR part 9.1.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses related to contract administration, payment, unique item identification, and other requirements.

• The MDARNG will provide the building for the meal service.

• A headcount roster will be provided by the MDARNG.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (RFQ W912K626QA003) is for catered meals for the Maryland Army National Guard (MDARNG) A Co and B Co, 529th DSSB. The requirement is for daily meals for 200 Soldiers during their Annual Training from July 10-19, 2026, at Sykesville Armory, Eldersburg, MD.

• Provide catered meals for 200 Soldiers daily.

• Meals must be ready for pick up or delivery 30 minutes prior to mealtimes (Lunch: 11:30 AM).

• Food must be maintained at safe temperatures per Army Technical Bulletin Medical (TB Med) 530 and Tri Service Food Code.

• Contractor must provide all serving utensils.

• Menus must offer variety, contrast in texture, flavor, and color, and include entree (no pork), starch, vegetables, bread, dessert, salad, and beverages.

• Condiments (mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, steak sauce, hot sauce, salad dressings, syrup, salt, and pepper) must be provided.

• Food preparation must occur within a 60-mile radius of the delivery location.

• Contractor employees must have a minimum of one hour of ServSafe certified training.

• Compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and policies pertaining to the food industry.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: July 10, 2026, to July 19, 2026.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but NAICS code 722320 with a size standard of $9,000,000.00 is provided.

• Quote Submission Deadline: April 3, 2026, by 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.

• Quote Validity: Must be valid for at least 30 days.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible offeror conforming to the RFQ, with the award being Firm Fixed Price and based on Price Only.

• Submission Requirements: Quotes must be complete and error-free, including Unit Price, Quantity, and Net Amount for every item/CLIN. Company Cage Code, UEI number, and company representative phone number and email are required.

• Questions Submission Deadline: March 25, 2026. Answers will be posted by March 27, 2026.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 722320 (Caterers).

• Size Standard: $9,000,000.00.

• Prospective offerors must have an active registration at SAM.gov.

• Offeror's record in CPARS/FAPIIS will be reviewed prior to award.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 by reference.

• DFARS clauses are also incorporated by reference, including those related to item unique identification and WAWF payment instructions.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding RFQ W912K626QA003.

• Budget Range: A not-to-exceed ceiling is not applicable; a fair and reasonable price is recommended.
• Meal Breakdown: For the period of July 10-19, 2026, the daily service count is 200 meals. The total for the 10 days is 2,000 lunches.
• Option Years: There are no option years for this RFQ.
• Menu Requirements: Specific menu requirements, dietary restrictions, or pre-approved meal formats are detailed in Section 4 of the Statement of Work, starting on page 24.
• Equipment Provision: Government provision of refrigeration, warming, or holding equipment is addressed in Section 3 of the Statement of Work.
• Incumbent Award Value: There is no incumbent award for this RFQ solicitation.

Corrections were made; a revised RFQ solicitation is attached to Sam.gov. Bidders should refer to the revised solicitation and the specified sections of the Statement of Work for detailed requirements.