How to bid on prepared delivered meals for the Virginia National Guard

What the agency is buying and why it matters

The Department of the Army, specifically the Virginia National Guard (VANG), is seeking prepared meals to be delivered to various locations in Virginia. These locations include Gate City, Cedar Bluff, Hanover, Powhatan, and Onancock.

The VANG intends to award multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) to small businesses. Each BPA will have an ordering period of up to 60 months and a maximum ceiling of $350,000. This is a significant opportunity for food service providers to establish a long-term relationship with a government agency.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing via email by August 6, 2026, no later than 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. No phone calls will be accepted.

Your completed quote, including the price list and other required documents, must be submitted via email by August 13, 2026, no later than 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. The government intends to make awards without conducting discussions, so ensure your initial submission is complete and competitive.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is a 100% small business set-aside. It is ideal for small businesses in the perishable prepared food manufacturing industry, under NAICS code 311991, with a size standard of 700 employees. The Product Service Code is 8970, Composite Food Packages.

Vendors specializing in breakfast, lunch, dinner, or any combination of these meal categories are encouraged to bid. You can quote for all meal categories (CLINs) or individually, for example, if you only specialize in breakfast.

How to respond

To access the solicitation, click “View original source” to open the opportunity on the portal. If the first click takes you to the homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view documents, though for many bids this is not required.

Once you have reviewed the solicitation documents, prepare your response. All submissions must be sent via email to the contract specialist. Ensure the email subject line includes the solicitation number and title: W912LQ26QA036 1030th / 1032nd Meals BPA.

Practical tips for preparing a competitive response

Ensure your company has an active and accurate registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at sam.gov. This is a mandatory requirement for award consideration.

Carefully complete the provided price list, ensuring all costs associated with performing the required tasks are included in your individual meal rates. Remember that prices may be adjusted annually but must be determined fair and reasonable.

Submit at least two, but no more than three, past performance references. These references should demonstrate your ability to successfully provide similar services. The government intends to make awards without discussions, so a strong initial submission is crucial.