RFQ SOLICITATION
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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) is soliciting quotes for catered meals to support 200 Soldiers during their Annual Training from July 10-19, 2026, at Sykesville Armory, Eldersburg, MD. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by April 3, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide daily catered lunches for 200 Soldiers, totaling 2,000 meals over the 10-day period. Meals must be delivered 30 minutes prior to the 11:30 AM lunch time. Key requirements include:
- Maintaining food at safe temperatures in accordance with Army Technical Bulletin Medical (TB Med) 530 and Tri Service Food Code.
- Compliance with National Food Code, ServSafe, and all applicable federal/state/local health guidelines.
- Providing all necessary serving utensils.
- Offering varied menus with contrast in texture, flavor, and color, including an entree (no pork), starch, vegetables, bread, dessert, salad, and beverages.
- Providing condiments (mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, steak sauce, hot sauce, salad dressings, syrup, salt, and pepper).
- 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.
- The contractor is responsible for food delivery only; designated government personnel will receive and serve the food.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: July 10, 2026, to July 19, 2026
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- NAICS Code: 722320 (Caterers) with a size standard of $9,000,000.00
- Quote Submission Deadline: April 3, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
- Quote Validity: Must be valid for at least 30 days
- Published Date: March 24, 2026
- There are no option years for this RFQ, and no incumbent award.
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible offeror based on Price Only. Quotes must be complete and error-free, including Unit Price, Quantity, and Net Amount for every item/CLIN.
Eligibility & Submission Requirements
- Prospective offerors must have an active registration at SAM.gov.
- Quotes must include the company's CAGE Code, UEI number, and a company representative's phone number and email.
- The offeror's record in CPARS/FAPIIS will be reviewed prior to award.
- The solicitation incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses by reference.