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ID: W9124D25QA024 • Type: Presolicitation

Description

Solicitation Number:

W9124D-25-Q-A024

Notice Type:

Pre-solicitation

Synopsis:

The Mission Installation Contracting Command - Knox intends to issue a Request for Quotations (RFQ) to provide boxed meals for applicants processing through the Baltimore Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS), located at 850 Chisholm Ave. Fort Meade, MD 20755.The period of performance is 1 July 2025, or date of contract award, whichever is later, through 30 June 2026, with two one-year option periods.

This solicitation is 100% set-aside for small business. NAICS 722310 (Size Standard: $47 Million) applies to this procurement. The Baltimore MEPS is located on a military installation. In accordance with AR 40-657, contractors delivering and serving food on a military installation must pass a Veterinary Service Food Protection Audit to be a sanitarily approved source. The apparent successful offeror shall furnish products from an approved food preparation facility. The approval shall be obtained prior to contract award. Food establishments located on the military installation are inspected locally by veterinary inspection personnel. The apparent successful offeror shall coordinate their request to schedule an audit or obtain local approval of the food preparation facility with the MICC - Knox. Failure to obtain approval will render the apparent successful offeror ineligible for award.

The RFQ will be posted to the SAM.gov website on or about 20th February 2025 with quotes due on or about 10th March 2025. These dates are subject to change. All amendments to the solicitation will be likewise posted on this website. Vendors are cautioned to check the website periodically for amendments. All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov to be eligible for award of a contract. Faxed quotes or amendments will not be accepted. All questions must be submitted in writing to Scott Vogt via email at scott.vogt4.civ@army.mil or John Haarala at john.haarala3.civ@army.mil by 10:00 AM Eastern Time, 4th March 2025.

Background
The Mission Installation Contracting Command - Knox intends to issue a Request for Quotations (RFQ) to provide boxed meals for applicants processing through the Baltimore Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS), located at 850 Chisholm Ave. Fort Meade, MD 20755.

The goal of this contract is to ensure that Armed Forces applicants receive nutritious meals during their processing at the MEPS, which is situated on a military installation. This solicitation is 100% set-aside for small business.

Work Details
The contractor shall provide boxed meals for Armed Forces applicants at the Baltimore MEPS. Key tasks include:
1. Providing boxed meals prepared in a state/local licensed facility or restaurant.
2. Transporting and serving these meals when called for by the Contracting Officer (KO) or authorized representative.
3. Ensuring all food delivered is from a sanitarily approved source, passing a Veterinary Service Food Protection Audit as per Army Regulation (AR) 40-657.
4. Conducting daily cleaning of the dining area post-meal service and removing all trash accumulated during serving hours.
5. Delivering meals from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with an estimated average of 87 meals required daily, and up to 250 maximum.
6. Providing additional 'mission day' meals on select days when applicants process late into the evening.
7. Maintaining compliance with health, sanitation, and safety standards during food preparation and delivery.
8. Ensuring all contractor employees complete necessary training for access to government installations.

Period of Performance
The period of performance is from July 1, 2025, or date of contract award, whichever is later, through June 30, 2026, with two one-year option periods.

Place of Performance
The contract will be performed at the Baltimore Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS), located at 850 Chisholm Ave., Fort Meade, MD.
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Overview

Agency
MICC Fort Knox [DoD - USA - AMC - MICC]
Response Deadline
March 10, 2025, 10:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
Feb. 20, 2025, 11:51 p.m. EST
Set Aside
Small Business (SBA)
NAICS
722310 - Food Service Contractors
PSC
S203 - Housekeeping- Food
Place of Performance
Baltimore, MD United States
Source
SAM
Current SBA Size Standard
$47 Million
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Est. Value Range
$47,000,000 (value based on agency estimated range)
Odds of Award
88%
Signs of Shaping
86% of obligations for similar contracts within the Department of the Army were awarded full & open.
On 2/20/25 MICC Fort Knox issued Presolicitation W9124D25QA024 for Baltimore MEPS Noon Meals due 3/10/25. The opportunity was issued with a Small Business (SBA) set aside with NAICS 722310 (SBA Size Standard $47 Million) and PSC S203.
Primary Contact
Name
Scott E. Vogt   Profile
Email
scott.e.vogt4.civ@army.mil
Phone
(520) 945-9086

Secondary Contact

Name
John Haarala   Profile
Email
john.haarala3.civ@army.mil
Phone
(520) 945-9187

Additional Contacts in Documents

Title Name Email Phone
None Scott Vogt Profile scott.vogt4.civ@army.mil None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE ARMY > AMC > ACC > MISSION & INSTALLATION CONTRACTING COMMAND > FDO SAM HOUSTON
FPDS Organization Code
2100-W9124D
Source Organization Code
500045816
Last Updated
March 25, 2025
Last Updated By
john.p.haarala.civ@army.mil
Archive Date
March 25, 2025