Muscatatuck Training Center, Indiana Food Service/Catering
Solicitation from US SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND (USSOCOM) • DEPT OF DEFENSE. Place of performance: IN. Response deadline: Feb 17, 2026. Industry: NAICS 722320 • PSC S203.
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Description
The contractor shall provide all necessary food, equipment, and transportation to deliver three (3) meals per day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and the meal delivery schedule below.
*Please see attached PWS section 5. Specific Tasks for number of meals and CLIN structure*
Period of Performance: 25 February 2026 – 6 March 2026
Key Requirements Include:
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Meal Types: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Meal quantities vary by day.
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Delivery Location: A single designated meal drop-off point at Muscatatuck Training Center. Must be capable of driving on dirt roads to reach destination.
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Strict Delivery Times:
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Breakfast: 0800 Local Time
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Lunch: 1200 Local Time
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Dinner: 1800 Local Time
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Nutritional Standards: Breakfast and dinner meals must each provide a minimum of 1,300 calories and 50 grams of protein.
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Menu Submission: Offerors must submit a proposed menu with itemized nutritional information along with their quote for government approval.
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Location Requirement: The vendor must provide sufficient evidence that they can meet the strict delivery times while adhering to all food safety and temperature standards.
This Request for Quote (RFQ) is being issued using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13. This requirement will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price (FFP) purchase order. This requirement is set aside 100% for small business.
The award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote represents the best value to the government. This will be a Best Value Trade-Off decision considering the following factors, listed in descending order of importance:
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Price
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Delivery & Timeliness: This factor assesses the offeror’s plan and demonstrated capability to meet the strict delivery schedule.
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Technical Approach: This factor evaluates the quality and nutritional value of the proposed menu. The government will assess the vendor's ability to meet and exceed the minimum nutritional requirements outlined in the PWS. A well-balanced, high-quality menu may be rated more favorably.
The non-price factors (Technical Approach and Delivery/Timeliness), when combined, are more important than Price. The Government reserves the right to award to a higher-priced offeror if it is determined that the technical superiority of their quote warrants the additional cost.
Instructions for Interested Parties:
*Please see attached PWS section 5. Specific Tasks for number of meals and CLIN structure*
All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to the Point of Contact. The deadline for receipt of quotes is February 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST
Point of Contact:
SFC Joseph Ray
Contracting NCO
joseph.f.ray.mil@army.mil
910-936-6339
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The US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has issued a solicitation for food service and catering at the Muscatatuck Training Center in Indiana, requiring three meals per day from February 25 to March 6, 2026. The contractor must deliver meals under strict nutritional standards, with breakfast and dinner requiring a minimum of 1,300 calories and 50 grams of protein. Quotes must be submitted by February 12, 2026, with evaluations focusing on price, delivery timeliness, and technical approach.
The buyer aims to secure a reliable contractor to provide daily food services that meet specific nutritional and delivery requirements for personnel at Muscatatuck Training Center.
- Review of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for detailed meal requirements
- Preparation of proposed menu with nutritional information
- Legal compliance with food safety and transportation standards
- Logistical planning for capable transport to the delivery point
- Submission of formal quote with pricing strategy
- Completed quote including pricing
- Proposed menu with itemized nutritional information
- Evidence of capability to meet delivery times
- Compliance documentation for food safety and temperature standards
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- Specific details on the location of the designated meal drop-off point
- Clarification on the nutritional specifics for lunch meals
- More information regarding possible food allergies or preferences
- Details on the frequency of meal variations across the performance period
- Guidance on how menu submissions will be evaluated beyond nutritional value
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