Tyndall Mess Attendant Recompete

SOL #: FA481926R0001Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Air Force

FA4819 325 CONS PKP

TYNDALL AFB, FL, 32403, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Food Service Contractors (722310)

PSC

Food Services (S203)

Set Aside

8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) (8A)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/dc7264194b5048d88430e6070f933c64/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 29, 2026

Last Updated

Apr 3, 2026

Submission Deadline

Apr 17, 2026, 7:00 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 Air Force is soliciting proposals for Mess Attendant Recompete services at the Berg-Liles Dining Facility, Tyndall AFB, FL. This is an 8(a) Set-Aside opportunity for support services, with the 325th Fighter Wing Force Support Squadron (FSS) retaining full operational and management control of the facility. Proposals are due by April 17, 2026.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide mess attendant support services, including but not limited to: serving and replenishing food; cleaning facilities, equipment, and utensils; maintaining equipment; preparing raw vegetables, fruits, cold cuts, and cheeses; ensuring coverage for ethnic/specialty food bars; making and wrapping sandwiches; cutting and portioning pastry items; and providing cashier services. The contractor must adhere to the Tri-Service Food Code and professional standards, as well as all applicable federal laws, regulations, instructions, and directives outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). In contingency situations, the contractor may be required to provide cooks temporarily.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Solicitation (Recompete)
Set-Aside: 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)
Product Service Code: S203 (Food Services)
Place of Performance: Tyndall AFB, FL
Proposal Due: April 17, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC
Published: April 3, 2026

Amendments

Amendment 0001: Updated PWS publications/forms, provided answers to vendor questions received by February 19, 2026, included DFAC pictures, and extended the closing date to April 17, 2026.
Amendment 0002: Incorporated a revised PWS dated March 26, 2026, with clarifying language for workload estimates (Technical Exhibit 2, pages 27-31). All previous PWS versions are superseded. The Government does not intend to extend the proposal due date, but offerors could request an extension with justification by April 2, 2026.
Amendment 0003: Updated Attachment 3 - Pricing Matrix. CLINs 0003, 1003, 2003, 3003, 4003 (Other Direct Costs) and CLINs 0006, 1006, 2006, 3006, 4006 (Mission Essential Services) were updated to include Government determined Not-to-Exceed (NTE) numbers. Minor administrative updates were also made. This amendment did not extend the proposal due date.