RIMPAC 2026 Catering Services PMRF Kauai
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 921st Contracting Battalion, Wheeler Army Airfield (WAAF), HI, is conducting market research through this Sources Sought Notice for Catering Services to support RIMPAC 2026 at the Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF) on Kauai, Hawaii. This is for informational purposes only and is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). Responses will help determine market capacity for a potential competitive procurement.
Scope of Work
This is a non-personal services requirement to provide comprehensive logistics support, specifically catering services, for U.S. forces participating in the RIMPAC 2026 military exercise. The contractor will be responsible for:
- Providing prepared meals (breakfast and dinner).
- Supplying bottled water.
- Ensuring services comply with U.S. health and sanitary standards.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Estimated Period of Performance: June 3-13, 2026
- Place of Performance: PMRF, Kauai, Hawaii
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: May 6, 2026, by 12:00 PM, HST
- Published: May 1, 2026
Required Capabilities & Submission
Interested parties must submit a capability statement (maximum 5 pages, Times New Roman 10pt font) addressing:
- Experience in Kauai: Specific capabilities and past performance within Kauai or the Hawaiian Islands.
- Logistics & Mobilization: Lead time required to mobilize equipment and personnel to PMRF, Kauai.
- Company Profile: Organization name, address, email, website, phone, size, type of ownership, number of employees, office locations, and UEI number.
Submissions must be emailed to SSG Amber Sanchez (amber.l.sanchez8.mil@army.mil) and CC SFC Curtis Jefflo (curtis.r.jefflo.mil@army.mil). The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential capacity to provide services, operate in Hawaii, implement project management plans, and perform under a performance-based contract.
Additional Notes
This notice does not constitute a solicitation, and the government is under no obligation to award a contract. No funds are available for response preparation. Not responding does not preclude participation in any future RFQ.