| Location: | Kansas |
|---|---|
| Posted: | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Due: | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Agency: | DEPT OF DEFENSE |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
| Category: |
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| Solicitation No: | W912JC26QA006 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
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SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL SERVICES
General information
Document Type: Solicitation
Solicitation Number: W912JC26QA006
Response Date: September 11, 2026
Product Classification Code: S203 Food Services
Set Aside: 100% Small Business concern
NAICS Code: 722310 Food Service Contractors
Contracting Office Address
USPFO for Kansas
2737 S Kansas Avenue
Topeka KS 66611
Administrative Details:
This is a solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the standards {RFO} Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.201-1, “Simplified Procedures” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.
This solicitation (W912JC-26-Q-A006) is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through guidance publish in the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul (RFO) as of published version effective 17 April 2026
Notice of Set-aside:
The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 722310 Food Service Contractors, with a small business size standard of $47 Million. In accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 19.104-1(a) this procurement is a 100% set-aside for Small Businesses.
The USPFO for Kansas intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract.
Contracting Office: USPFO for Kansas (W912JC)
2737 S Kansas Avenue
Topeka Kansas 66611
Government Points of Contact: Contracting Officer: Vernon L. Verschelden; vernon.l.verschelden.civ@army.mil and Contract Specialist: James D. Sparkes; james.d.sparkes.civ@army.mil
Site Visit: August 26, 2026 02:00PMCST
Inquiries Due: September 2 ,2026 05:00PMCST
Solicitation Closes: September 11, 2026 05:00PMCST
Submit inquiries and solicitations to Contract Specialist: James D. Sparkes; james.d.sparkes.civ@army.mil
This is requirement is for DFAC Food Services please see details and information provided below.
Requirement Overview
This is a requirement for Full Food Service operations support for the Dining Facility (DFAC) located at the Kansas Regional Training Institute (KSRTI) in Salina Kansas. KSRTI is owned by the State of Kansas. The DFAC provides meals for Subsistence-in-Kind (SIK) Soldiers and Non-SIK personnel. The role of this dining facility is providing quality meals to Soldiers and civilians conducting training activities, attending training courses, and operating in various locations overseen by the Kansas National Guard (KSNG). In addition to traditional cafeteria style food services this facility prepares meals for pick up (by requesting unit) that will be served in remote feeding sites. These meals by request may be hot meals or boxed meals. It will be essential for the contractor to effectively and efficiently manage headcount and status of patrons.
Volume of patrons expected:
Estimate only, not a guarantee of actual volume. Determined from average historic patron volume.
ITEM NAME ANNUAL ESTIMATED QUANTITY
1 School house Meal requirement per year 34,800 meals avg
2 IDT Meal Requirement per year 35,700 meals avg
3 Annual Training Meal requirement per year 32,500 meals avg dependent on unit training requirement.
4 Other Military requests (Active Army, Reserves, Marines, Navy) 10,000 meals avg
Total: ~113,000 meals annually
This requirement requires the issuance of government property. Offerors shall establish and implement a Property Management Plan providing for methods, practices, or procedures for accounting for Government Furnished Property (GFP). A Property Management Plan shall be submitted to the contracting Officer 30 Days After award.
Requirement Details can be found in the accompanied Performance Work Statement (PWS) Standards
Eligibility for consideration of Award:
1. Small business concern. To be considered for award contractor must be a small business concern that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field of operation, and qualified as a small business under the criteria and size standards in 13 CFR part 121 (see 19.102). Determinations and small business status is managed by the Small Business Administration (SBA)
2. Active SAM.GOV registration:. Must be current as of time of award, and should be renewed annually
3. No exclusion on eligibility: We will only consider responsible contractors, have a debarment, have a suspension or other Governmentwide exclusion initiated under the Nonprocurement Common Rule.
4. Relevant experience in the Food Service industry utilizing NAICS 722310 Food Service Contractors
BASIS OF AWARD
The basis for award will be based on FAR 12.203. The government will evaluate quotes based on the following evaluation criteria:
(2) Past Performance
(3) Price. The quote that provides the best overall value taking into consideration all three factors will be awarded the contract. The Government intends to award without discussions.
How to submit your Quote:
Please submit your quotes to james.d.sparkes.civ@army.mil before the cutoff date. There are no additional requirements for submissions. Quotes received after the deadline may not be considered for award.
Site visit: A site visit is scheduled for 26 August 2026 at 02:00PMCST. At this time perspective contractor have the opportunity to tour the facility. Any question we ask be submitted digitally before the deadline and will be consolidated and posted on SAM.Gov along with the solicitations posting.
Not part of Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS)
Site Visit: August 26, 2026 02:00PMCST
Inquiries Due: September 2 ,2026 05:00PMCST
Solicitation Closes: September 11, 2026 05:00PMCST
Submit inquiries and solicitations to Contract Specialist: James D. Sparkes; james.d.sparkes.civ@army.mil
| Aug 10, 2026 | [Presolicitation (Original)] DFAC Food Service Support - Salina Kansas |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [Solicitation (Original)] DFAC Food Service Support - Salina Kansas |

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