CMT Catered Meals

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01 dated 13 Mar 2026. This solicitation number W91ZRS27QA001 is for the Connecticut Army National Guard (CTARNG). The USPFO for Connecticut intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price contract for CMT Catered Meals. This request is due by 03 November 2026 at 1:00 p.m. (Eastern Time). This solicitation is 100% small business set aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 311991 (Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing). The small business standard size for NAICS 311991 is 700 employees. Instructions to Offerors All questions shall be in writing. Questions may be faxed to Leslie Fedler at 860-386-4070 or emailed at leslie.a.fedler.civ@army.mil. Questions must be submitted No Later Than 30 October 2026. All quotes are due no later than 1:00 p.m. eastern time, 03 November 2026. Quotes may be faxed to Leslie Fedler at 860-386-4070 or emailed to leslie.a.fedler.civ@army.mil. It is your responsibility to make sure your quote is received. The fact that the contracting office did not receive your quote due to an error on the fax machine or email address does not change the due date or time. Basis for Award "The Government will award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the solicitation requirements and represents the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) to the Government. Award will be made on an 'all or none' basis to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offeror. Tradeoffs will not be permitted. Quotes will be evaluated for technical acceptability, past performance acceptability, and price." Evaluation Process: "The Government intends to evaluate quotes by first sorting them from lowest price to highest price. The lowest-priced quote will then be evaluated for technical acceptability and past performance. If the lowest-priced quote is determined to be 'Technically Acceptable' and has 'Acceptable Past Performance,' award will be made to that offeror, and no further quotes will be evaluated." Factor 1: Technical Acceptability: "The technical quote will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis. To be rated Acceptable, the quote must clearly demonstrate a compliance approach that meets all requirements outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS), specifically demonstrating the capability to distribute media across the required channels and networks." Factor 2: Past Performance: "Past Performance will be evaluated on an Acceptable/Unacceptable basis. To be rated Acceptable, the offeror must submit a minimum of two (2) references within the past three (3) years demonstrating similar scope, complexity, and NAICS 311991 relevance. Offerors with no relevant past performance history will receive a 'Neutral' rating, which will be treated as 'Acceptable' for award purposes." Factor 3: Price: "Price will be evaluated for mathematical completeness and price reasonableness. Award will be made to the lowest total priced, responsible offeror whose technical and past performance quotes are rated Acceptable." The Contracting Officer will evaluate products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. The Government is not responsible for developing the comparison from insufficient information provided. Must be Technical Acceptability" as meeting both the performance capability and statutory compliance with FAR 52.219-30 and 13 CFR 125.6. Sam s Registration: Offeror must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database before an award can be made to them. If the offeror is not registered in the SAM, they may do so through the SAM website at http://www.sam.gov. Payment shall be paid thru the wide area workflow program. All payments are net 30 days. All Offerors must accept this as payment. The wide area workflow website is https://wawf.eb.mil/. The Government contract supersedes all other terms and agreements from any other vendor. The only award will be from the Government. SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS (SCLS) This solicitation and resulting contract are subject to the Service Contract Labor Standards statute . Contractors must pay all covered employees performing under this contract no less than the minimum wages and fringe benefits outlined in the attached U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination No. 2015-4113 REV 37 . The primary labor category utilized under this contract is identified as: SCA Labor Category: Driver SCA Occupational Code: 31043 - Driver Courier Offerors are responsible for ensuring that their proposed labor rates comply fully with the wage and health/welfare benefits specified in the attached Wage Determination . Performance Work Statement 1.0 SCOPE This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for a non-personal services contract to provide complete dining facility (DFAC) and meal services for the United States Army. The Contractor shall provide all necessary personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control to perform the full scope of food services as defined herein, with the exception of government-furnished property and services. 2.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS The Contractor shall perform complete food services and meet the performance standards set forth in this document. All services will be performed in strict accordance with all applicable local, county, state, and federal regulations, as well as military-specific guidelines, including but not limited to the Tri-Service Food Code (TB MED 530) and Army Regulation (AR) 30-22. Contract can be terminated if it is determined to not meet the needs of the Military unit being serviced. 2.1 Pricing and Payment Terms: The contractor shall provide a detailed pricing structure based on the following: Cost per meal (breakfast, lunch, dinner). Total meal count per day will vairy throughout the course (see Annex A) Payment terms (e.g., weekly invoicing, net 30 days). 3.0 COORDINATION AND LOGISTICS 3.1 Adherence to Meal and Strength Schedule: The Government will provide a Meal Service and Strength Schedule (attached as Annex A). This schedule will detail the required mealtimes and the exact personnel count for each meal service (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) for the entire period of performance. The Contractor must strictly adhere to the specified times and headcounts listed in this schedule for all meal preparations and deliveries. The final invoice must match the numbers specified in this calendar. Any deviation not pre-approved in writing may result in non-payment for the excess meals provided. Delivery times for meals are referenced in Annex A 169th RTI 1st Quarter Course Meal Plan FY27. The timeline for meals is as follows unless otherwise annotated: Breakfast: 0700-0800, Lunch 1200-1245, Dinner 1700-1745. 3.2 Meal Order Modifications: All requests for changes to meal quantities or meal types must be submitted by the designated Government Point of Contact (POC) to the contractor via email or text message. No changes will be accepted by the contractor any later than 72 hours prior to the scheduled meal delivery time. This 72-hour deadline is firm and ensures the contractor has adequate time for procurement and preparation. The contractor is not obligated to accommodate requests made after this deadline. 3.3 Singular Drop-off Location: All meals shall be delivered to a single, designated delivery point. The specific location will be the main dining facility at the regional training institute, the address for which will be provided upon contract award. Under no circumstances shall the contractor deliver meals to any other location, including field training sites or administrative offices, unless explicitly directed in writing by the Contracting Officer (CO) or the designated Government Point of Contact (POC). The contractor is responsible for all transportation to the designated location. 3.4 Delivery Timeliness and Notification: Punctuality of meal delivery is critical. The Contractor must ensure all meal deliveries are made within a five-minute window of the agreed-upon delivery time (no earlier than five minutes before and no later than five minutes after the scheduled time). In the event of an unavoidable delay that will result in a late delivery, the Contractor shall immediately notify the designated Government…